• +61 (3) 5911 7000

We're not just number crunchers.

The Smart Mortgage & Lending team are dedicated to delivering more. We understand that engaging a mortgage broker means that you are embarking on an investment journey that requires a professional financial partner that you can trust.

That's why we are actively involved in pulling together learning resources to better equip you with the information you need to make stronger decisions.
We believe the smarter we make our clients, the more connected they become to their finances. Our smartest, most informed clients are the ones whose financial portfolios are performing best.

We're big advocates on sharing our knowledge, so you don't have to be a client of Smart Mortgage & Lending to get the benefits of our knowledge. We deliver high quality, in depth webinars, quick explainer videos and downloadable resources designed to provide you with a clearer understanding of all the components within the financial planning process. 

Training videos & webinars by category.






SMSF & Residential Property: What the New LRBA Ban Means for You

On 26 June 2026, the Federal Government passed a significant change to how Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) can invest in residential property. New Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangements (LRBAs) to purchase residential property inside an SMSF will be banned from approximately 10 August 2026 — 45 days after Royal Assent.


4 Things First Home Buyers Should Do Before The New FY

The First Home Guarantee allows eligible buyers to purchase with a 5 per cent deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.


What’s the state of the 2026 federal budget for property?

The 2026 Federal Budget proposed the most significant changes to residential property tax settings in a generation.


4 ways to strenghten your cash flow before the new financial year

How a business crosses the 30 June line matters more than many owners realise


What businesses with ato debt should know their options

From 1 July 2025, interest charges on business tax debt were also deemed non-deductible by the ATO, increasing the real cost of carrying that debt.


Quality comes first with commercial property returns

Commercial property investors are increasingly focused on asset quality over broad sector performance.