30 Jun

Give A Sporting Chance

Laurentide supports various charities including the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation, through participation in the Sporting Chance Cancer Foundation Golfers. This group was formed by John… [ continue reading ]

23 Jun

What You Need To Know About Refinancing

A home loan is generally a long-term proposition, but in some situations it can make sense to refinance your mortgage. Refinancing involves taking out a… [ continue reading ]

19 May

The Matrix

As Morpheus from the movie series Matrix said: “There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.” At Laurentide, we like to… [ continue reading ]

11 Apr

Long Term Prosperity for Australian Business

I’ve noticed a recent increase in “short-termism” in modern business. Short-termism pervades decision-making and inhibits the positive outcomes of business deliberations. In textbook terms, short-termism… [ continue reading ]

11 Mar

Is 2016 the Year of Giving?

For me I think 2016 will be a year of giving back and supporting charities. I love a challenge and to push myself, so I… [ continue reading ]

10 Feb

Guaranteed Buyback/Future Value

Why these finance packages may not be the best deal for you. You are looking for a new motor vehicle, you have visited the dealer,… [ continue reading ]

20 Jan

Finding a Home Loan When You’re Self-Employed

There are many perks to working for yourself. But when it comes to applying for a home loan, it seems being your own boss sends… [ continue reading ]

06 Jan

Low Interest or No Interest Car Financing

Every year we seem to go through this – we get asked “the dealer is offering 1% financing options – can you beat this?” Actually… [ continue reading ]

18 Dec

Livestock Prices Remain Strong

I met up with long term client Todd Clements just before Christmas to see how the Livestock & Station Agency business was travelling  and to… [ continue reading ]

04 Dec

How Quickly Time Flies

It is coming up to 7 years since long time Laurentide Partner Colin Finkelde had his life saving kidney transplant. Colin was born with a… [ continue reading ]