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The Mortgage Maze

The Mortgage Maze

By: Richard Ferguson
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Tips for both First Home Buyers and seasoned investors.


Richard Ferguson, a Sydney-based broker with more than 27 years experience in the broking industry discusses a wide range of topics designed to inform and empower.

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Episodes
  • Debt Recycling - does it work?
    Jan 19 2026

    Debt recycling is a sophisticated financial strategy used by Australian homeowners to transform non-deductible mortgage debt into tax-deductible investment debt. The process typically involves using home equity to fund the purchase of income-producing assets, such as shares or property, which then generate returns to accelerate mortgage repayments. By splitting loans into separate accounts, borrowers can maintain the clear records required by the ATO to claim interest deductions. This method aims to build long-term wealth and achieve a debt-free status sooner without necessarily increasing total liabilities

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    15 mins
  • Negative Gearing.
    Dec 1 2025

    This podcast defines and explains the mechanism of negative gearing, an investment strategy where the expenses of owning a rental property, primarily loan interest, exceed the income it generates. This operational deficit results in a net rental loss, which the investor can claim as a deduction against their overall taxable income, such as salary or business earnings, thereby reducing their immediate tax liability. The podcast emphasises that this technique is most beneficial to higher-income earners who are willing to cover short-term cash flow gaps in anticipation of substantial future appreciation, known as capital gains. Finally, the podcast covers the additional complexities involved, including deductions for depreciation and the specific tax rules applied when the property is eventually sold.

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    18 mins
  • Trust Borrowing - is this strategy beneficial?
    Oct 14 2025

    This episode provides a guide on how experienced Australian property investors utilise trust structures to significantly enhance their borrowing capacity, allowing them to expand beyond just one or two investment properties.

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    22 mins
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