DiscoverThe Property Trio (formerly The Property Planner, Buyer and Professor)#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making
#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making

#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making

Update: 2025-12-08
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This episode busts the biggest mortgage myths costing borrowers money. Mike, Cate and Dave unpack why the lowest rate isn’t always best, how repayment strategy affects future tax deductions, why borrowing capacity varies by lender, the truth about maternity-leave lending, and why bank loyalty rarely pays.

The Property Trio is: 

David Johnston, Mortgage Broker - Managing Director of Property Planning Australia https://propertyplanning.com.au/  

Cate Bakos, Buyers Advocate - Managing Director of Cate Bakos Property https://www.catebakos.com.au/  

Mike Mortlock, Quantity Surveyor - Managing Director of MCG Quantity Surveyors https://www.mcgqs.com.au/  

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You can find more info about topics covered in today's show here:
https://www.propertytrio.com.au/2025/12/08/mortgage-myths-exposed/
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#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making

#339: Mortgage Myths Exposed – The Biggest Mortgage Mistakes Borrowers Don’t Know They’re Making

Cate Bakos, David Johnston and Mike Mortlock