My Financial Blog

Curious how mortgage brokers get paid? Learn about upfront commissions, trail payments, and the broker best interests duty in Australia. Free service.

My Finance Agent celebrates 2026 LMG Award nominations for Chris Jonson and Issac Theobald, recognising leadership and customer service in Sydney and Bathurst.

We’re proud winners of the 2025 Australian Professionals Small Business Champion Award in Financial Services. Discover why clients trust My Finance Agent.

Worried about investing in property? Discover how to overcome common fears and invest with confidence in the Australian market.

Learn how to use an investment property to pay off your home loan faster and build long-term wealth with smart, tax-efficient strategies.

Learn how owning an investment property reduces your tax, which expenses are deductible, how depreciation works, and how rental income boosts cash flow — even in 2025.

Own a home? Discover how to use your equity to invest in property — including 3 smart loan structures and what they mean for your future wealth.

Why investment property interest rates are higher, when to choose interest-only, and how a mortgage broker can help you structure your investment loan right.

Compare SMSF trustee structures. Learn if a corporate or individual trustee is right for you and how to avoid costly compliance issues.

Learn why SMSFs need a bare trust to buy property with a loan, how LRBA works, and what rules apply to each SMSF investment property