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633 mortgage broker q&a (market update, using equity, refinancing, loan structures, FHB & investors) + more
In today's Q&A we've got resident mortgage broker and friend of the show, Rachelle Kroon from Sphere Home Loans here to answer all of your burning questions about property loans! Rachelle shares what she's seeing on the ground in the mortgage space and gets into your questions around:
๐๐ผ parental guarantees
๐๐ฝ saving a home deposit in your parentโs bank account
๐๐พ FHB concessions + eligibility if buying with a partner who has bought before
๐ the lending process for a land purchase and build 12 months later
๐๐ฟ investment property loan vs PPOR
๐๐ป using the equity in your home to purchase an investment
๐ how do banks factor in your age when providing loans
๐๐ผ using the same mortgage broker for a PPOR & investment purchase
๐๐ฝ having an interest only loan for your investment property
๐๐พ refinancing - why and how do we do it?
๐๐ฟ how changing jobs affects lending
๐๐ป subdividing
๐ buying property in a trust structure
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920b wwgd: Sylvia and her partner are crushing it but stressed about their mortgage
01:01:01||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this "what would Glen do" episode, Sylvia and her partner are planning for another child, have an $870k mortgage, an investment property and big questions about what to do with all of it. To see if youโre on track with your super for your age, head to art.com.au and search โHow much super do I have?'money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
920 insurance in super vs adviser cost comparison, EVs, borrowing to invest + hobby money
01:12:23||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to unpack:๐ borrowing against the property to invest & splitting finances when a partner moves in๐๐ฝ what percentage of pay is reasonable to spend on a hobby?๐๐พ community discussion: pros & cons of driving an EV๐๐ฟ Australian Super insurance premiums are going up๐๐ป a real cost comparison of insurance in super vs through an advisermoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
919b The 2026 Federal Budget: Glen James talks with Jim Chalmers, MPs, insiders & breaks it down with Vince Scully
01:31:51||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Thanks for listening to our 2026 Federal Budget show! You can watch it on Youtube here (sorry tech issues with getting the video on Apple podcasts): https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcast. All filmed on Wednesday 13 May 20262.38 - Jim Chalmers - Treasurer13.40 - Glen James and Vince Scully budget breakdown47.23 - Allegra Spender (Ind.)53.25 - Larissa Waters (Australian Greens Leader)1 hr 4mins - Jane Hume (Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Lib.))1hr 12 mins - Phil Coorey (Australian Financial Review)1hr 24 mins - Patricia Karvelas (ABC Afternoon Briefing & Party Roomย / Politics Now podcasts)money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
budget reaction feat. Senator Katy Gallagher, Glen James, Victoria Devine & Vince Scully
01:07:48||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen reports live from the Canberra Budget Lockup with Senator Katy Gallagher (Minister for Finance), Victoria Devine (She's on the Money) and Vince Scully (Retire Right & Life Sherpa Invest) for their immediate reactions to tonight's Federal Budget. This episode was recorded on 12 May 2026.money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
919 dodgy property deals, CGT changes, the 6 year rule, financial regret + more
01:31:15||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A, Glen James and John Pidgeon chat about:๐๐ผ red flags working with property pros and unlicensed advisers๐๐ฝ upcoming changes to CGT accounced at the Federal Budget๐๐พ how the main residence exemption / the six-year rule work๐๐ฟ community discussion: is rent money dead money?๐๐ป letting go of financial regret๐ plus an afterpartyMentioned in the chat:Episode 914b: https://youtu.be/f_gXkaP4EAEThe Quick-Start Guide to Your First Property by Glen James & Rachelle Kroon: https://amzn.to/4svhyoHmoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
918b wwgd: Warren is mortgage-free & wanting a new car, home battery & bathroom reno
49:57||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this "what would Glen do" episode Glen sits down with Warren, who's after a second opinion on how to prioritise & fund some financial goals. They touch on:๐๐ป Warren's current situation & goals๐ his financial position according to Glen's sound financial house foundations๐๐พ what Glen would do๐๐ผ the mother-in-law arrangement: the $200/week account & estate claritymoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
918 genetic testing ban on insurers, sold investment property now what, pausing premiums on parental leave + more
01:19:32||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In this Q&A episode Glen is joined by Phil Thompson from Skye Wealth to talk about:๐๐ผ new legislation banning insurers from using specific genetic testing to deny cover๐๐ฝ ambulance VIC membership vs private health, or both?๐๐พ Glen's rule of thumb for who should consider private health insurance๐๐ฟ Glen's private health policy๐๐ป community discussion: how did you increase your income?๐ what to consider before you pause insurance premiums on parental leave๐๐ผ sold investment property, paid off home, what now?money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
917b wwgd: Kate is a 41yo nurse earning six figures but living week-to-week
51:27||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/In today's episode Glen sits down with Kate from Brisbane. She earns a decent income as a cosmetic injectables nurse but has maxed out 2 credit cards and just can't seem to get ahead. Kate wants to know: am I past the point of no return? They unpack:๐๐ผKate's goal to get out of consumer debt and save a home deposit๐๐ฝ her income, work and lifestyle๐๐พ cashflow, consumer debt situation & why a budget hasn't stuck๐ super, assets and protection plan๐๐ฟ living situation๐๐ผ Kate's past & a recent ADHD diagnosis๐๐ป Glen's take on Kate's situationmoney money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.
917 how to ask for more money & land your dream job (careers & income Q&A with Emily Bowen)
01:02:53||Season 9Learn to invest with our award-winning investing book, The Quick-Start Guide to Investing: https://www.investingbook.com.au/Glen is joined by Emily Bowen, HR consultant, Operations Manager at Boldside and host of this is work for a full community Q&A on careers, pay and all things workplace. They touch on:๐๐ผ Kayla asked how to negotiate a pay rise when you feel you are being unpaid๐๐ฝ Francis asked what to put in a cover letter when you donโt tick all criteria๐๐พ Chelsea asked how to stand out in an AI-driven recruitment world๐๐ฟ Kate said, I work in HR and I'm always putting out fires. How can I break this reactive loop?๐๐ป how to negotiate more pay without seeming ungrateful๐ what can you do if you're on an award or in a Government role?Download the Unofficial Income Guide ebook: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/unofficial-income-guideIf you lead a team, check out Boldside: https://www.boldside.com.au/Check out this is work with Shell and Emily wherever you get your podcasts.money money money is proudly supported by Sphere Home Loans and Skye Wealth.Need a mortgage broker? Check out https://www.spherehomeloans.com.auNeed to review your personal insurances? Head to https://skye.com.auApply to be a guest! https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/apply-to-come-on-the-show๐ก Join our Facebook community: https://bit.ly/m3fbgroupWatch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@m3.podcastCheck out all our show resources: https://www.moneypodcast.com.au/mmmshownotesThis content is for education and entertainment purposes only and is intended for Australian residents. It is not a substitute for professional financial, tax or legal advice. Any advice provided is general financial advice only, which does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs.You should consider whether the advice is appropriate for your circumstances before acting on it. If you choose to buy a financial product, read the relevant product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD), and seek personal advice from a licensed adviser. We may discuss products, services or listener questions within our content for illustration and entertainment purposes. It is impossible to provide personal advice in this format, as we donโt know your individual financial situation. We may also change the names of questioners for privacy. While we do our best to provide accurate information, we accept no responsibility for any inaccuracies. Guest opinions are theirs and their respective licence holders. SYMO Interactive Pty Ltd and Glen James are authorised representatives of MoneySherpa Pty Ltd, which holds Australian Financial Services Licence 451289. Please read our Financial Services Guide at moneypodcast.com.au.