Down to Finance Australia
Hosted by Future Finance Group’s expert mortgage brokers and industry guests, this podcast dives into all things home loans, personal finance, and property strategy—tailored to the Australian market. Whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or building your investment portfolio, we’re here to guide you with real-world insights and clear advice. This podcast is intended for general discussion only. For personalised help, speak with your financial planner—or reach out to FFG directly. We’d love to support your finance journey.
Episodes
In this episode, Amie and Sarah are joined once again by buyer’s advocate Andrew Date to walk through a real client success story—from selling a long-held family home in Seaford to buying a rare off-market apartment in Melbourne’s CBD.
Andrew shares the strategy behind selling and buying simultaneously, navigating lifestyle change in your 50s, and the due diligence that separates good properties from hidden disasters. They also unpa...
Olivia from First Class Legal joins Amie and Sarah to break down the biggest legal risks buyers and sellers face—and how a good conveyancer can save you major headaches.
They talk through when to engage a conveyancer, what’s involved in a section 32, and how hidden contract terms, illegal building works, or poor communication can turn a property deal into a nightmare.
Whether you’re buying your first home or selling an investment, th...
In this episode, Amie and Sarah sits down with Ricky from Index Wealth to unpack what financial planners actually do—and why almost everyone can benefit from seeing one.
They talk through how advice is tailored to life stage, whether you're buying a first home, raising a family, managing multiple super accounts, or planning retirement. Ricky shares why planning ahead—especially for health or income shocks—can remove stress and provi...
Do you really need a buyer’s agent when purchasing a home or investment property in Australia?
In this episode of Down to Finance, buyer’s advocate Andrew Date from Industry Insider Property in Toorak joins us to explain the value of having someone in your corner during the property search. From avoiding costly emotional decisions to accessing off-market deals, Andrew shares stories from the trenches—and the lessons you don’t wa...
Buying your first home in Australia? Feeling overwhelmed? You’re not alone.
In this heartfelt and practical episode of Down to Finance, the team at Future Finance Group—including Bianca, Mandy and Amba—share their personal experiences buying their first homes, plus expert tips on how to prepare, who to lean on, and how to make it all feel achievable.
We cover:• What “ready to buy” really means• What lenders and real estate agents wan...
Struggling with your credit score in Australia? Here’s how to fix it.
In this episode of Down to Finance, Mandy and Sarah from Future Finance Group unpack everything you need to know about your credit report—how it’s calculated, what impacts it, and what steps you can take to improve your score.
We break down:
• Late payments and buy-now-pay-later traps
• How defaults work (and how to fix them)
• What lenders really see on your report
• ...
How do you know if you’re actually ready to apply for a home loan?
In this episode of Down to Finance, Brendon and Sarah—two seasoned mortgage brokers at FFG—join Amie to break down what it really means to be “application ready.”
They share personal stories, explain what banks look for behind the scenes, and unpack the common issues that can delay or derail your finance journey—like low credit scores, Afterpay bills, subscription ove...
In Episode 1 of Down to Finance, Amie is joined by Brendon and Bianca from the Future Finance Group team to explore why every home loan—regardless of when you took it out—deserves a proper review. From rate checks and lender negotiations to life-stage financial advice, this episode shows how a post-settlement specialist can make all the difference.
To book your home loan review, visit futurefinancegroup.com.au or email contact@futur...
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