Welcome to The Broker’s Lounge with Eddie & Carlo - the podcast where we make the world of mortgages and finance feel a whole lot less intimidating.
If you’re here, chances are you’re thinking about buying a home, maybe your first, or maybe you’ve been down this road before. Either way, you’re in the right place.
So, who are we? We’re Eddie and Carlo, two senior mortgage brokers from Link Wealth Finance with over 30 years combined experience helping people just like you navigate the sometimes confusing, often overwhelming, but ultimately rewarding journey of buying a home.
We’ve seen it all - the highs, the lows, the "I didn’t know that" moments - and we’re here to share what we’ve learned.
So, whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your financial game plan, The Broker’s Lounge is here to help you make informed decisions with confidence.
Tune in, get comfortable and let’s talk about how we can help you turn that dream home into a reality.
Why refinancing now could be one of the smartest moves you make
Interest rates are finally falling and with that shift comes a huge opportunity if you know how to take advantage of it. In this episode…
From $28k homes to $1.2m price tags: how did we get here?
What if you could buy a house in Sydney for just $28,000? In 1975, you could, and most families did it on a single income. Fast forward 50 ye…
In this episode of The Brokers’ Lounge, Eddie sits down with Baz Gardner, a mentor and expert in human behaviour, mindset and purpose, to look beyond the numbers and into what’s really going on in th…
What does Labor’s $33 billion housing plan actually mean for you?
In this episode, Eddie and Carlo unpack the federal election results and how the Albanese government’s massive housing commitments cou…
Interest rates are on the move again, and this time it's good news. The latest RBA rate cut has a lot of people asking, "What does this mean for me?"
In this episode of The Broker's Lounge, Eddie and …
From amateur MMA fighter to concreter to financial adviser and director at Link Wealth - Josh Lee’s journey is anything but typical. But it’s exactly that mix of grit and experience that makes his ad…
Thinking about buying a property before it’s even built? Let’s talk about what buying off the plan really means.
Locking in a property today with settlement 18 months - or even 3 years - down the line…
Thinking about investing in property? Before you sign on the dotted line, let’s talk structure.
It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying property - but when it comes to tax, the structure…
Working overseas and earning foreign income? It may sound like a ticket to financial freedom, but when it comes to securing a home loan back in Australia, things can get tricky.
From currency fluctuat…
Thinking of building your dream home? A construction loan might seem like a complex, even intimidating process - but it could be a lot simpler than you think.
From staged payments to interest-only pha…
The 2025 Federal Budget is out, but does it really offer a solution, or is it just another political play?
From housing supply to first home buyer schemes, some big promises are on the table.
But wil…
Smart Business Finance - Insurance Premium Funding & ATO Debt
Most business owners don’t realize they can finance their insurance premiums instead of paying monthly with extra fees – and still get the…
In today’s episode, The Broker's Lounge dives into a unique and highly important topic: Tax Debt Negotiation. Carlo will be joined by Olga Koskie, a principal at Tax Assure and an expert in this fiel…
Welcome back to The Broker’s Lounge – where savvy investors come to sharpen their edge.
This episode, Eddie and Carlo are turning their focus to a hot-button issue: the latest interest rate cut by the…
Welcome back to The Broker’s Lounge – where savvy investors come to sharpen their edge.
This episode, Eddie and Carlo tackle every investor's favourite friend: negative gearing.
They’ll break it down …
To kick off 2025, Eddie and Carlo are back on The Broker’s Lounge with some BIG news! The RBA is expected to be cutting interest rates - what does this mean for your mortgage, property prices, and th…
As 2024 winds down, Eddie and Carlo take a moment in The Broker’s Lounge to reflect on the year that was. From big wins in their business and personal lives to major shifts in the lending market, the…
In this episode of The Broker’s Lounge, Eddie and Carlo tackle a fresh batch of listener questions in a Q&A-style format. They dig into everything from the pros and cons of redraw vs. offset accounts…
Inside Victoria’s Property Market with Charlie Williams - What You Need to Know
In this episode of The Broker’s Lounge, Carlo welcomes a special guest, Charlie Williams from Aspire Advocates. While Ed…
In this episode of The Broker’s Lounge, Eddie and Carlo break down everything you need to know about Lender’s Mortgage Insurance (LMI). They explain what it is, why lenders require it, and how much i…