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Perth Surpasses Melbourne: Your Guide to Capitalizing on the New Real Estate Landscape

Perth overtakes Melbourne in home values for first time in a decade | Australian Broker News Attention Investors and Homebuyers! In a historic shift, Perth has overtaken Melbourne...

Navigate Market Shifts: Secure Your Property Future Amidst US Tariffs

Trump's tariffs send ripples through the Australian property market | Australian Broker News Attention Australian Property Owners and Buyers! The recent "Liberation Day" tariffs imposed by the United...

Mortgage Brokers’ Continue to Gain Ground

Unlocking the Secrets to the Perfect Home Loan: Why Australians Are Turning to Mortgage Brokers—and How You Can Benefit In recent years, Australian homebuyers have shown a clear...

RBA’s May Rate Cut Fuels Borrower Optimism and Refinancing Boom

Australians are becoming increasingly optimistic and motivated to refinance as home loan interest rates ease further, following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest 0.25% official cash rate...

Seize the Moment—Two RBA Rate Cuts Mean It’s Time to Refinance and Save!

Australians are seizing the moment! With home loan interest rates easing after two recent RBA cuts—the latest on 20th May—confidence in the property market is surging, and now...

Do you have a RAMS Home Loan?

Urgent Warning for RAMS Clients: Know the Risks and Why You Need a Loan Review Now The mortgage industry’s future is under scrutiny after ASIC’s crackdown on RAMS...

Why More First Home Buyers and Investors Are Turning to Deposit Power Bonds in 2025

With more Australians building or buying off-the-plan and the property market buzzing, it’s no surprise that Deposit Power Bonds are making headlines So, what makes Deposit Power Bonds...

Facing Retirement with Debt? You’re Not Alone – And Mates Rates Mortgage Brokers Can Help

By Trent Lee, CEO & Managing Director, Mates Rates Mortgage Brokers Original article source: MPA Magazine At Mates Rates Mortgage Brokers, we work with Australians at every stage...

Unlocking the Wealth in Your Home: A Smart Solution for Over-60s. Even if you are no longer working.

If you’re over 60 and own your home—or have significant equity in it—you may be sitting on a valuable financial resource without even realising it. At Mates Rates...

Beyond Just a Competitive Home Loan Rate: How Raif Saved Thousands with Mates Rates’ Cash-back Program

In the world of home loans, most of us focus solely on interest rates when looking to secure the best deal to save money. But what if there...

From sceptic to convert – why Grant recommends MRMB to anyone looking for a better home loan experience!

When Grant, a homeowner in his early 40s, and his wife Lisa, first encountered Mates Rates Mortgage Brokers (MRMB) they were initially sceptical. The idea of receiving a...

How to avoid falling off the fixed rate cliff when the fixed-rate period of your home loan is ending

If the fixed-rate period of your home loan is coming to an end, it can be daunting having to re-evaluate your home loan options and try to find...