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Apr 2026

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Local on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland - Australia, Mason Finance Group and our 6 brokers Colin, Todd, Shaun, Shawn, will discuss everything residential lending! From running through scenarios, talking about where interest are heading and looking at specific lenders, you'll be able to keep in the know with what's going on with weekly podcasts!

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June 16, 2026Episode 721 min

EOFY Mortgage Check-Up: What to Do Over the Next 6 Months Before Buying a Home

Send us Fan MailEpisode 6 - Season 5 - End of Financial Year Start the new financial year strong with practical mortgage tips for self-employed and PAYG borrowers. Learn how tax returns, employment history, overtime, savings habits and borrowing capacity can help position you for home ownership. Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

April 1, 2026Episode 618 min

Quarter 3 - Recap on what we are seeing!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 6 - Season 4 - Quarter 3 - Bit of a recap!There is a lot that has happened in the past 3 months which we go through today.Our team are always here to help what whatever questions you have regarding finance!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

March 18, 2026Episode 516 min

Rates Are Rising – What Should You Actually Do Right Now

Send us Fan MailEpisode 5 - Season 4 - Rates are on the rise..After the RBA decision this week to increase the cash rate to 4.1%, we talk about what you need to do to be in the best position to purchase and what the future looks like for finance.Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

March 3, 2026Episode 418 min

When we press the submit button - What happens?

Send us Fan MailEpisode 4 - Season 4 - When we press the submit button, what happens?When we press the submit button on an application, what happens?We deep dive into what we need up front for an application and where we need to go from a lender point of view based on policies.Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

February 18, 2026Episode 317 min

Deposits - What do you actually need?

Send us Fan MailEpisode 3 - Season 4 - Deposits - What do you actually need?Getting into the property market, you don't need a 20% deposit!Listen as we break down how much you actually need!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

February 3, 2026Episode 213 min

The Rise Of The Interest Rates

Send us Fan MailEpisode 2 - Season 4 - The Rise Of The Interest RatesThe RBA has meet for the first time in 2026 and it has been a rise.Listen as we explain why and what you need to do to understand how much you can borrow.Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://www.masonfinancegroup.com.au/Contact/GetInTouch-377/

January 20, 2026Episode 116 min

First Podcast 2026 - All you need to know!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 1 - Season 4 - First Podcast of 2026Happy New Year!Have a listen as we dicuss some major changes that has happened in the back end of 2025 and see what 2026 has in store with lending!Listen every fortnight as we share what is going on in the mortgage world and get some special guests in!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://applynow.finance//8855/mason-finance-group/c0b4d70e-4a46-435f-85a4-23ef71ece968#/get-started

October 13, 2025Episode 1419 min

Unique Policies!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 14 - Unique Policies!We eat, sleep and breath policies so we deep dive into what policies are out of the box but we can still use on the daily!If you would like to send us some questions for the next episode, let me know!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://applynow.finance//8855/mason-finance-group/c0b4d70e-4a46-435f-85a4-23ef71ece968#/get-started

September 21, 2025Episode 1333 min

Special Guest - Justin Merendino!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 13 - Justin Merendino!The Italian real estate agent has joined me today to talk everything property and finance.Listen has he takes us through his journey into real estate, what the WA is looking like at the moment and everyday life of Justin!Justin - Thank you for such a lovely chat. If you would like to send us some questions for the next episode, let me know!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://applynow.finance//8855/mason-finance-group/c0b4d70e-4a46-435f-85a4-23ef71ece968#/get-started

September 7, 2025Episode 1216 min

Chinwag Chronicles!

Send us Fan MailEpisode 12 - General Chat - Chinwag Chronicles There has been a few changes within the past couple of months as well as some good things to start thinking about coming up till the end of the year.A great time to touch base with us to see how we can help with your mortgages!If you would like to send us some questions for the next episode, let me know!Want to chat to us directly?Gives us a call (07) 5211 0099Keen to get going with purchasing, refinancing or construction loan?Fill out a enquiry form here:https://applynow.finance//8855/mason-finance-group/c0b4d70e-4a46-435f-85a4-23ef71ece968#/get-started