Running a business often feels like a juggling act. You’re constantly balancing growth opportunities, unexpected expenses, and cash flow challenges. In moments like these, short-term financing can serve as a crucial lifeline. But is it the right choice for your business? What is short-term business financing? Short-term financing refers to...
Unlock Cash Flow with Invoice Financing
If cash flow gaps are impacting your day-to-day operations, invoice financing may be the solution you’re looking for. Instead of counting down the days until payment is due, this financing option can bridge the gap and keep your business running smoothly. It’s not as commonly used here in Australia, but...
How to Secure Funds for Your Business Purchase
For many aspiring business owners, the journey to purchasing a business begins with the daunting task of securing the necessary funds. As of June 30th, 2023, there was just shy of 1 business owner for every 10 Australians—a testament to the noble pursuit of entrepreneurship, offering flexibility, financial freedom, and...
Reverse Mortgage
As we journey through life, our needs evolve, and sometimes, financial constraints can feel like a roadblock to achieving our goals. Luckily, for Australians over 60 who own their own homes, there is a financial lifeline that can provide relief: a reverse mortgage. But what is it, and could it...
The Role of a Business Plan in Securing Financial Support
Most small to medium businesses in Australia require financial support at some point in their journey. Whether those funds are required to kick-start your endeavours or to help your existing business grow there is a crucial document they all need to access finance. Enter the business plan, an essential tool...
Tapping Into Equity for Home Renovation
Embarking on a home renovation journey is a thrilling endeavour, offering the promise of an improved living space and increased property value. Yet, the financial hurdles can be daunting, especially for homeowners in Australia with limited savings earmarked for such transformations. But there is a solution that allows you to...
Labor’s Plans to Tackle Worsening Housing Affordability
Many Australians are locked out of the property market. The latest ANZ-CoreLogic Housing Affordability report estimated dwelling values were, as of March 2022, a record 8.5 times higher than the median annual household income. Now compare that to March 2020, pre-pandemic, when the ratio was sitting at 6.8. However, despite...
4 simple ways to save for a home deposit
Given the median value of a home in Melbourne was over $800,000 in April, it’s no wonder that getting on the property ladder can seem tough. Your biggest challenge? Saving that all-important deposit – which can take years of scrimping and saving. But all is not lost. With a solid...
The ins and outs of financing a business purchase
If you're looking to purchase a business, it pays to work with a specialist financier who has expertise and experience in business finance. Nathan Coad, Director of NMC Finance, recently spoke with Ali Cain, host of the Buy That Business Podcast about what to look for when securing finance for...
Increasing demand for industrial properties
There’s been an increasing demand for logistics and industrial properties – with the market outperforming historic benchmarks, according to global real estate services firm JLL