{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/62f9eeb0d930180012b0c377/6975d4ec631187968807b934?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"904 mortgage update (equity, fixed vs. variable, parental guarantees, self employed + more)","description":"<p>January is prime time for a mortgage reset so for this episode Glen is joined by Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans for a lending update and a chat about:</p><p><br></p><p>👉🏼 why January is a good time to review your mortgage</p><p>👉🏽 equity explained and how it can lower your interest rate</p><p>👉🏾 fixed vs variable</p><p>👉🏿 repricing vs refinancing</p><p>👉🏻 how parental guarantees work</p><p>👉 the government 5% deposit scheme risks and benefits</p><p>👉🏼 increased flexibility in lending for self-employed people</p><p>👉🏽 Rach’s top tips if you own a home or are planning to buy in 2026</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to money money money on Youtube:<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast</a></p><p>Subscribe to this is property:<a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.youtube.com/@thisisproperty</a></p><p><br></p><p>Learn how to be a better investor with 'The Quick-Start Guide to Investing' book: <a href=\"https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/store</a></p><p><br></p><p>money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.</p><p>Need a mortgage broker? Check out<a href=\"https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://www.spherehomeloans.com.au</a></p><p>Need to review your personal insurances? Head to<a href=\"https://skye.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> https://skye.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p>We hate email spam so we don’t create it! <a href=\"https://email.moneypodcast.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up to our newsletter</a> to get only the valuable money, careers and property info you need.</p><p><br></p><p>To get help, and to check out our online courses, books, resources and downloads (+ our disclaimers and warnings), <a href=\"https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">click here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Any advice is general financial advice only which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the advice is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on the information. If you do choose to buy a financial product read the product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) and obtain appropriate financial advice tailored to your needs. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd &amp; Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd which holds financial services licence 451289.</p>","author_name":"Glen James"}