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Market Updates

Cassandra Glover

Mortgage lodgements soften further in Victoria

Saving a deposit for a Melbourne property is only part of the cost of buying. The size of your deposit could affect how much you borrow, whether lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) applies and which home loans may be available to you....

October 26, 2026
- 2 min read

Market Update, Victoria

Cassandra Glover

Mortgage lodgements slow further in South Australia (SA)

October 26, 2026
- 3 min read

Market Update, South Australia

Cassandra Glover

Mortgage lodgements soften in New South Wales

October 26, 2026
- 2 min read

Market Update, New South Wales

Buying Your First Home

Shay Waraker

November cash rate: how has your borrowing power been impacted?

Find out what today’s cash rate announcement means for you and how it impacts how much you can borrow...

November 3, 2026
- 3 min read

Cash Rate, First Home Buyer

Cassandra Glover

10 ways to increase your borrowing power

Borrowing power can vary significantly between individuals - there are steps you can take to potentially increase your borrowing power....

October 25, 2026
- 4 min read

Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Market Update

Shay Waraker

How much deposit do you need for a property in Melbourne

October 13, 2026
- 8 min read

Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer

Refinancing

Nick Bendel

How to use equity to buy a second property

If you've built up equity in your property, you may be able to use it to help buy another property. We explain how this works....

November 12, 2026
- 3 min read

Investment Property, Refinancing

Shay Waraker

What is debt consolidation?

Debt consolidation is a way you may be able to simplify your finances. Find out some key considerations....

September 14, 2026
- 6 min read

Personal and Car Loans, Refinancing

Shay Waraker

What our back-to-back WeMoney wins mean for your home loan

There is a lot involved when comparing comparing home loans, but working with a team you can trust makes all the difference. Loan Market has been named Best Large Size Broker for the second year running, alongside taking top honours for Best for Refinance at the WeMoney Broker 2026 Awards. While industry recognition is exciting,...

September 2, 2026
- 2 min read

Careers, Company News, Refinancing

Investing in Property

Nick Bendel

How to use equity to buy a second property

If you've built up equity in your property, you may be able to use it to help buy another property. We explain how this works....

November 12, 2026
- 3 min read

Investment Property, Refinancing

Nick Bendel

Safest suburbs to buy property in Hobart

Finding the safest suburbs to buy property in Hobart means balancing local reputation with your budget and lifestyle needs. Explore Hobart's most family-friendly neighbourhoods, review current property prices, and see how a Loan Market broker can help you secure your ideal home....

August 18, 2026
- 12 min read

Buying Next Home, First Home Buyer, Investment Property, Tasmania

Shay Waraker

June cash rate: a look at what is happening in the market

The June cash rate has just been announced. We have a look at what is happening in the market across investors and first-home buyers....

June 16, 2026
- 2 min read

Cash Rate, First Home Buyer, Investment Property

Company news

Angela Tracey

How James Bartlett has leveraged his niche expertise to build a growing broking business

Discover how Perth mortgage broker James Bartlett leveraged his niche expertise in Fly-In Fly-Out (FIFO) and construction loans to build a thriving broking business backed by Loan Market....