Category Archives: News Alerts

Budget 2021 – what it means for you…

Posted in: Finance, Market Updates, News Alerts | May 12, 2021 at 2:01 pm , by Urbantech

The federal budget for 2021-22 has been handed down, outlining a range of steps to support home ownership and help small businesses recover from the coronavirus pandemic. While the Australian economy has been faring well from the coronavirus compared with many other advanced economies, the government is hoping to secure...

A small business breakdown of the government’s economic stimulus

Posted in: Business Loans, Finance, Market Updates, News Alerts | April 2, 2020 at 10:13 am , by Urbantech

In response to the economic impact of the coronavirus, the Australian Government has introduced a number of stimulus packages to assist small and medium businesses. The measures include cash flow boosts of up to $100,000 for businesses with employees, wage subsidies for apprentices and trainees as well as the recently...

COVID-19 – Your financial options during these uncertain times…

Posted in: Business Loans, Car Loans, Finance, Home Loans, Market Updates, News Alerts, Personal Loans, Property Investment | March 19, 2020 at 1:38 pm , by Urbantech

Updated: Attempts to control the COVID-19 outbreak through social distancing, including strict lockdown measures, are having a dramatic effect on our everyday lives. The purpose of this post is to let you know about a range of financial options and practical strategies available to you in this challenging economic environment....

Prime minister backs mortgage brokers…

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | February 12, 2019 at 12:05 pm , by Urbantech

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has voiced his support for the broker channel and outlined their important role in the mortgage market. Following his address at the National Press Club yesterday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison was asked questions from the floor. During this question session, Mr Morrison was asked about his...

Help us save the mortgage broking industry!

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts, Urbantech Updates | February 10, 2019 at 11:03 pm , by Urbantech

Home loans are set to become more expensive… The sustainability and viability of the entire mortgage broking industry is at risk thanks to recommendations handed down by Commissioner Hayne as part of the Banking Royal Commission’s final report, released just a few days ago. Put simply the Royal Commission has...

When was your last finance review?

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | November 30, 2018 at 2:24 pm , by Urbantech

Today is “World book in a finance review” day… ..Ok not quite, but it should be 🙂 because there’s a good chance we could save you money! The mortgage market never stands still – and neither do our lives, so it makes sense to see whether your loan/s are still...

Cash flow positive [+$220pw] investment property in high rowth area…

Posted in: News Alerts, Property Investment | April 30, 2018 at 11:29 pm , by Urbantech

Market news, property investment opportunities and more… The property market continues to offer up exciting opportunities for those looking to develop financial freedom through long term investment – you just need to know where to look to find the right deals. Here’s a selection of our current investment options, including...

How to get your $20,000 instant asset write-off before it runs out…

Posted in: Business Loans, Finance, News Alerts | April 19, 2018 at 11:23 am , by Urbantech

With less than three months until the end of the financial year there’s still time to take advantage of the $20,000 instant asset write-off. Introduced in the 2015 federal budget, the policy was designed to encourage small businesses to spend more on equipment by giving them the ability to claim...

The NEW Depreciation laws have arrived!

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts, Property Investment | November 23, 2017 at 2:18 pm , by Urbantech

Proposed changes to property depreciation legislation have been passed… We recently wrote an article about one of the most significant changes to property depreciation legislation in more than 15 years. On Wednesday 15th November, Parliament passed the Treasury Laws Amendment [Housing Tax Integrity] Bill 2017 with the Bill now legislation....

The NEW Smarter Finance & Wealth Creation Guide is here…

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts, Property Investment | October 1, 2017 at 4:26 pm , by Urbantech

*REVISED & UPDATED: Learn everything you need to know about getting out of ‘bad’ debt and building a passive retirement income of at least $83,200 pa by buying only 4 average-priced properties! We’ve just made some important updates to our property investing eBook and wanted to make sure you have...

Please help support this great cause…

Posted in: Events, News Alerts | August 17, 2017 at 11:07 am , by Urbantech

Help support our friend Anthony Hart in his important work! This email comes a bit out of left field but please stick with me… Our client and friend Anthony Hart is in the process of building an ‘early intervention tool’ [in the form of a mobile phone app] to help men...

Invest in Bowden – VIP Invite

Posted in: Finance, News Alerts, Property Investment | February 3, 2017 at 9:37 am , by Urbantech

354 Bowden – On the Park East Launch You’re invited to the VIP launch of Bowden’s most anticipated residential project – 354 Bowden: One the Park East Come and find out why Bowden is fast-becoming Adelaide’s most sought after lifestyle precinct with its mix of cutting-edge design and vibrant community...

Introducing our new team member…

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts, Urbantech Updates | June 22, 2016 at 11:28 pm , by Urbantech

Introducing our new mortgage broker and partner… Andy Andrews… We’re pleased to welcome young gun recruit Andy to the Urbantech team! Andy brings to the table a well-honed and accomplished skillset having worked in his family’s personal lending business for many years. As a mortgage broker Andy is passionate about...

Short Term Loans – How to unlock the equity in your assets, fast!

Posted in: Finance, News Alerts, Urbantech Updates | June 16, 2016 at 3:44 pm , by Urbantech

Drive Away Funding – it’s a NEW way to access short term funding! You can now access short term funds via our brand new asset lending business Drive Away Funding. Drive Away Funding provides an alternative funding option for people who need money fast, or are unable to obtain traditional bank...

Fixed rate home loans now from only 3.69%

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | May 26, 2016 at 9:36 pm , by Urbantech

Our lowest fixed rate home loan ever… The dust has settled following the RBA’s recent cash rate reduction and the result is we have some pretty amazing fixed and variable rate loan offers from our lender partners. Here’s the pick of the bunch; Fixed Home Loan Rates: – 2 year...

Smart financing tips for property investors

Posted in: Education Services, Finance, News Alerts, Property Investment | November 30, 2015 at 2:44 pm , by Urbantech

Property finance fundamentals… *Updated: Smart property investors use $ millions of dollars of Other People’s Money [OPM] to build their investment portfolios! And the best source of OPM… the Banks of course. In fact, as a property investor your most important and valued investment partner is your Bank or Lender! After...

Banks continue interest rate rises…

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | October 27, 2015 at 11:22 am , by Urbantech

Big four banks raise variable rates All the major banks have now announced increases to their home loans rates in response to the regulatory changes requiring them to hold more capital. [That’s the reason they’re giving us anyway…] As reported a couple of weeks ago Westpac set off a round...

Another major bank just hiked their variable rates…

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | October 22, 2015 at 10:15 am , by Urbantech

The fallout from APRA’s new lending requirements continues… Following on from the Westpac .20% rate rise, CBA just announced an increase in its variable home loan rates by .15%, citing the rise will partially offset costs associated with recent changes to capital requirements. Fixed rates and business rates remain unchanged....

13 reasons why you should invest in property…

Posted in: Education Services, Finance, News Alerts, Property Investment | October 21, 2015 at 10:33 am , by Urbantech

What are your investment options? *Updated: There are a lot of different ways you can invest your hard earned savings. But which one is best? With so many investment options to help you grow your wealth it can be difficult to find the one that is right for you. Here’s...

Interest rates to rise even if the RBA cuts the cash rate!

Posted in: Finance, Home Loans, News Alerts | October 15, 2015 at 12:34 pm , by Urbantech

The fallout from APRA’s new lending requirements continues… We recently wrote about the effects on lending due to APRA’s tough stance on high LVR loans, extensive investor lending and lenient loan servicing. As you’ve no doubt read, heard or personally experienced lending has changed… In recent months the banks have...