Sharni, a proud Aboriginal woman and full-time nurse, had long dreamed of owning her first home. With a property goal of $750,000, she was excited to begin her journey, until her previous broker left her deflated.

What is an Offset Account? Think of it as a transaction account directly linked to your home loan. Every dollar you keep in there reduces the amount of interest you’re charged. Why? Because your lender calculates interest on the loan balance minus what’s in your offset.

If you're a healthcare worker thinking, "I should buy soon… but I don’t even know where to begin" - you’re not alone. Life is demanding. The property market feels confusing. But the truth is: You don’t need to figure it all out on your own, and getting started is easier than you think.

Step 1: Know Your Current Rate Log into your internet banking or grab your last loan statement. Find the interest rate listed - make sure it’s your current variable or fixed rate, not the comparison rate.

Understand the Difference in Borrowing Power Between Owner-Occupied and Investment Properties As a healthcare professional planning to enter the property market in FY25/26, it's crucial to understand how your borrowing capacity can vary significantly depending on whether you're purchasing a home to live in or an investment property.

Debt can either work for you - building wealth, freeing up cash flow, and unlocking opportunity or quietly erode your financial security. Knowing the difference between good debt and bad debt is essential for healthcare professionals who want to make smart, stress-free money decisions, especially in the lead-up to EOFY.

Amid the busy end-of-financial-year rush, it's easy to push your own financial well-being to the bottom of the list. But this June, we’re making it easier than ever to prioritise yourself with a free Financial Health Check designed exclusively for healthcare professionals.

Dr. Amy was ready to buy her $2.2M dream home—but her new private billing income wasn’t accepted by the bank. Healthcare Home Loans stepped in, secured a 5% deposit approval without payslips, waived $93K in LMI, and dropped her rate to 5.99%. She saved $257K upfront, cut nearly $950K in interest, and reduced her loan term by 6+ years. All from one smart conversation with Australia's healthcare lending specialists.

As June 30 creeps closer, so does the pressure of tax time; especially for busy healthcare professionals. Between shift work, salary packaging, and career demands, it’s easy to overlook some powerful financial opportunities (or make costly mistakes)