Posts by paul flakus

 
  • 2026 – The Year so Far

    In its 11th August 2026 meeting, the Reserve Bank of Australia retained the official cash rate at 4.35%. The financial regulator, APRA, still has the 3% interest rate buffer on […]

     
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  • Mortgage Fraud

    The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is now working within the mortgage industry to see how widespread mortgage fraud has become. Every professional in the process of securing […]

     
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  • Mortgage Industry : What’s Still Hot and Trending in 2026

    RESIDENTIAL Now that we are in Spring, lenders are heavily marketing their various home loan products to gain market share.Borrowers should be mindful that it’s not about the lowest interest […]

     
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When looking for a broker, we wanted someone that we could trust to guide us through all the bank noise during this momentous decision. We had previously worked with another broker, and the level of advice and service was left rather wanting. A family member suggested we contact Paul to have a chat, and we were very impressed. We are so grateful that Paul was recommended to us, they couldn't speak more highly of him, and they weren't wrong. Ours was a long journey lasting for well over a year. Paul was with us from the beginning, guiding us with budgeting, managing our expectations and equipping us with the knowledge and confidence to pursue our dream home. After a nerve-wrecking journey and missing out on several properties, we eventually found our ideal home. We are so happy with our journey. Paul patiently kept us focused on our goals the entire time. His decades of experience and knowledge were conveyed to us through his professional, confident approach, which in turn filled us with the confidence we needed. Thanks Paul!