SF BLOG

Our blog is where we share deeper insights into what we have learned about lending, from settling different types of loans and serving a broad range of clients. Where we feel a need we will also provide commentary on what is happening in the marketplace in both finance and property, and how it impacts our clients. We hope our blog is able to add significant value to your personal or business life, and we welcome feedback and commentary on all articles.

1 May 2023
Media & Press
Fiona Yue

Will you benefit from the changes to the First Home Gua...

In a latest announcement from the Albanese Government, the criteria to access the First Home Guarantee (FHBG) schem...

First Home Buyers

28 Apr 2023
Media & Press
Tommy Lim

Do you qualify for low doc, mid doc or full doc asset f...

When it comes to securing asset finance, it could take some businesses several weeks to get the approval whilst oth...

asset finance, business owners

21 Apr 2023
Media & Press
Tommy Lim

What Assets Can Be Financed?

In business, cash is king. If you are a business owner, how your spend your precious cash is critical to your succe...

asset finance, business owners

28 Mar 2023
Media & Press
Priscilla Tan

Why a Pre-Approval?

If you think you're ready to purchase your next home, the first step is making sure you've got all the tools needed...

First Home Buyers, next home

19 Mar 2023
Media & Press
Tommy Lim

How does a bridging loan work?

Bridging loans might seem appealing but there are a range of factors and risks that most people don't consider that...

bridging loan, next home

3 Mar 2023
Media & Press
Tommy Lim

Should you sell before you buy your next home

You shouldn't have to necessarily give up your first home, if you don’t want to, when looking to buy your next ho...

next home

22 Feb 2023
Media & Press
Priscilla Tan

Your Property Deposit Options

One of the biggest hurdles to purchasing your next home is to gather enough of a deposit. To many lenders, 20% i...

next home

14 Feb 2023
Media & Press
Priscilla Tan

Setting a Property Budget From Your Borrowing Limit

If you don’t know how much you can borrow or what your property budget is, then how can you start the process of...

next home

10 Feb 2023
Media & Press
Priscilla Tan

How to Ensure Your Loan Gets Approved

While many clients ask us to help them secure a loan for upgrading their home, only a few make it to the other side...

next home

1 Feb 2023
Media & Press
Priscilla Tan

How to buy your next home

There is a famous saying in business that “Time Kills Deals”, and the same can be said for property buying. The...

next home