#Mortgage
Securing your SME’s future through capital
The mantra of many successful entrepreneurs is the idea that you must spend money to make money. It is also one of the biggest reasons that some people fail to act on their business aspirations, because they believe that they don’t have the money required to take their business to the next level. I believe […]
Tom Caesar on the growth trajectory of his bootstrapped, digital-first finance start-up
Tom Caesar co-founded Positive Group, a financial services provider, with his father Mark in 2009. The duo, both veterans of the industry, initially operated the start-up out of their home office in Adelaide. Rather than take out a loan or engage investors, they resolved to bootstrap the operation. This decision, together with the company’s transformation […]
Concern over mortgage repayments on the rise
35 percent of Australians have experienced stressed about their mortgage repayments in the last 12 months, due to pay cuts and rising utility bills.
Bank wars: what’s in it for small business?
The bank wars have just begun and small business owners may find themselves in the unusual position of having a whole lot more bargaining power than you might otherwise think.
Mark Bouris demands education to prevent Queensland floods insurance mistakes
Mark Bouris, the Dynamic Business cover star from August last year, believes the Queensland floods show that Australian business and home owners are not adequately protected with regards to insurance.
Tips to get your mortgage under control in 2011
After the success of our Tips for mortgage holders affected by Queensland & Victorian Floods article earlier this week, we asked Mortgage Choice for more general tips for business owners looking to get their mortgages under control and free up working capital for your business in 2011.
Tips for mortgage holders affected by Queensland & Victorian Floods
Mortgage Choice has identified a number of tips for mortgage holders and businesses with loans affected by the floods in Queensland and Victoria, we have republished them below and hope you find them useful.
Mortgage Choice posts DREAM profit up 14%
Mortgage Choice Limited today announced a 14 percent increase in net profit after tax from its nationwide franchise network of Mortgage Choice brokers.
eChoice predicts flood of refinancing after ASIC decision
eChoice, the national online mortgage broker eChoice (eChoice.com.au) is predicting a flood of refinancing activity over the next 24 months, should the Australian Securities and Investment Commission’s (ASIC) review of mortgage fees help to deliver a healthier playing field for borrowers, searching for a better deal on their mortgage.
LoanKit doubles in size after acquisition by Mortgage Choice
Six months after Mortgage Choice acquired its assets, loan aggregator LoanKit has achieved an impressive milestone, more than doubling its number of broker members to 106.
Home loans poorly chosen by majority of home owners
Most home owners are choosing their home loan for reasons other than price due to a lack of experience in the market and often stumble into expensive ill considered options.