Australian Banking Association – Identifying Vulnerable Customers
On 1st July 2019, the Australian Banking Association (ABA) released a new Banking Code of Practice (BCoP), which amongst other things, requires member banks to identify potentially vulnerable customers. Whilst the BCoP is only binding on member banks, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has indicated that it considers these measures good industry practice and […]
Launch Broker Off-Road – Variety WA 4WD Adventure!
The Launch team love getting involved in the community, particularly when it makes a difference. Last month one of our brokers went off-road and took part in the Variety WA 4WD Adventure! The event takes 4WD vehicles and their owners off the bitumen and into the outback. The aim is to raise funds for WA […]
Launch Finance Featured on HOME in WA – Channel 7
Last week one of our directors Joe Del Borrello joined Master Builders WA in Woodlands to film their next segment with Home In WA. This week they featured a stunning award-winning home from Refined Edge and interviewed Joe regarding how a broker can help you acquire finance for your home or development. Joe talks about the current finance market and how […]
Keystart Increase Maximum Income Limits for Low Deposit Home Loans
Great news for first and subsequent homebuyers! In support of the State Government’s policy to assist more Western Australians into home ownership, Keystart have increased the maximum income limits for their Low Deposit Home Loan. There is a $15,000 increase in the limit for singles and couples and a $20,000 increase for families. The changes […]
2019-20 Federal Budget Summary – Liberal
Australia’s current government unveiled their proposed 2019-20 Federal Budget earlier this month. This budget has dual purpose as both an election campaign and releasing the Liberal party’s roadmap for the next 12 months (should it win the election in May). Posting a $7.1 billion surplus to bring Australia into the black, the key theme was […]