Your Coogee Mortgage Broker
Navigating the Australian Property Market: Insights from Your Coogee Mortgage Broker. As your trusted Coogee mortgage broker, we’re here to guide you through the ever-changing Australian property market. At CBM Mortgages, we understand that buying or investing in a home can be a daunting experience, especially for first-time buyers. In this blog, we’ll delve into […]
What to look for at an open house
There’s an old saying that you should never judge a book by its cover, and this is true for houses – after all, who would buy one having never seen more than the front door? Open inspections are opportunities to really flick through the pages, and here’s how to take full advantage. Use your senses […]
50,000 low-deposit spots open
The new financial year has kicked off with a bang for first home buyers! A whopping 45,000 more places have opened up for them under the Home Guarantee Scheme, as well as 5,000 more spots for single parents. Here’s how it could help you buy a home sooner. Home ownership has long been the great […]
Will home prices keep rising over the next year?
Australian Property Prices: Where They’re Headed Until Mid-2025 Are Home Prices Set to Keep Climbing? Australia’s property market has seen strong growth, despite high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures. According to CoreLogic, home values nationwide have surged 8.3% over the past 12 months. But will prices continue rising? Or can we expect a slowdown? The […]
Rate cuts? Pencil them in for 2025
Why Interest Rate Cuts May Be Delayed Until 2025—And What You Can Do Now The Wait for Rate Cuts Continues Put the party pies on hold—the much-anticipated interest rate cuts may not arrive until 2025. June saw the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) keep the cash rate unchanged, marking another month of higher borrowing costs […]
Is a tree or sea change on your horizon?
Is Regional Living the Key to a More Affordable Home Loan? Aussies Are Moving to Regional Areas Like Never Before Fresh air, fewer traffic jams, and more affordable home prices—it’s no surprise that regional living is gaining popularity across Australia. According to Commonwealth Bank research, metro-to-regional relocations are now 20% higher than pre-COVID. For many […]
Why three-in-four Aussies use a Mortgage Broker
Are Mortgage Brokers Really at War with the Banks? Here’s the Truth Brokers vs Banks? Not Quite. You may have seen headlines suggesting a “war” between mortgage brokers and the big banks. But let’s set the record straight: our mission has always been to put you first—and that hasn’t changed. In fact, more Australians than […]
First home buyers turn to Bank of Nan and Pop
How Aussie Grandparents Are Helping First Home Buyers Step Into the Property Market A new generation of generosity: from birthday money to house deposits We all remember the little joys our grandparents used to bring—whether it was slipping us a tenner for ice cream or surprising us with a new toy. But today, many Australian […]
Buying ‘subject to finance’
Making an Offer ‘Subject to Finance’: What You Need to Know Protecting Yourself When Buying a Home Falling in love with a dream property only to struggle with loan approval is a nightmare scenario for any homebuyer. 📌 If you back out of a contract due to loan rejection, you could lose your deposit—unless your […]
Why your borrowing power might soon get a lift
How the Stage 3 Tax Cuts Could Boost Your Borrowing Power Who doesn’t love a tax cut? From 1 July, millions of Australians will see extra savings in their tax bills—but that’s not the only good news. These Stage 3 tax cuts could also give your borrowing power a much-needed lift, helping you buy a […]