Marc has been a professional lender for 28 years. After beginning his career in 1990 with a UK Building Society, he moved to Australia where he held several different retail banking roles. In 1999 it became clear to him that a mortgage broker would eventually become an obvious choice for someone looking for a home loan so he took the plunge and became an independent broker. He hasn’t looked back since!
RBA Rates Announcement December 2024
10.12.24 | Marc Barlow | News
Time to Fix Your Home Loan Interest Rate?
03.12.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Nov 2024
05.11.24 | Marc Barlow | News
The Pros and Cons of a Body Corporate in Victoria
10.10.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement September 2024
24.09.24 | Marc Barlow | News
Federal Government Homebuyer Grants and Schemes
10.09.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
First Homebuyer Grants in Victoria
20.08.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement August 2024
06.08.24 | Marc Barlow | News
Free Home Loan Health Check
02.07.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement June 2024
18.06.24 | Marc Barlow | News
Get The Best From Your Offset Account
04.06.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2024
07.05.24 | Marc Barlow | News
6 Top Tips for Smart First Home Buyers
30.04.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
How a Mortgage Broker Can Help You
03.04.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement March 2024
19.03.24 | Marc Barlow | News
House or Apartment: Choosing The Right Place to Live
21.02.24 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Feb 2024
06.02.24 | Marc Barlow | News
The Mortgage Broker Difference
19.12.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Dec 2023
05.12.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Rental applications: How To Stand Out
28.11.23 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement Nov 2023
07.11.23 | Marc Barlow | News
The RBA, Interest Rates And Your Loan Repayments
31.10.23 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement October 2023
03.10.23 | Marc Barlow | News
What The Housing Australia Future Fund Means For You
26.09.23 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement September 2023
05.09.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Free Financial Coaching With A Pro
22.08.23 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement August 2023
01.08.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Tiny houses: Cheaper and Easier
25.07.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement July 2023
04.07.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Looking for your next property? How a buyer’s advocate can help
26.06.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement June 2023
06.06.23 | Marc Barlow | News
2023 Budget wrap: Any help for buyers, owners or investors?
23.05.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2023
02.05.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Selling up? Consider a vendor advocate
24.04.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement April 2023
04.04.23 | Marc Barlow | News
5 questions to ask a mortgage broker
21.03.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement March 2023
07.03.23 | Marc Barlow | News
The “Mortgage Cliff” and what to do about it
21.02.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Jan 23
07.02.23 | Marc Barlow | News
Let us find you a better rate
24.01.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Using a guarantor to purchase property
03.01.23 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Why buy in a fluctuating market
07.12.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Dec 22
06.12.22 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement Nov 22
01.11.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Five ways to pay for a renovation
25.10.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Oct 22
04.10.22 | Marc Barlow | News
The rental market in late 2022
27.09.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Sep 22
06.09.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage pre-approval – Benefits and pitfalls
23.08.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Aug 22
02.08.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Rent or buy? When to take the property plunge
26.07.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement July 2022
05.07.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Is now the time to buy?
21.06.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement June 2022
07.06.22 | Marc Barlow | News
What a new government means for first homebuyers
24.05.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2022
03.05.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Could Melbourne property prices be flattening?
19.04.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement April 22
05.04.22 | Marc Barlow | News
How to spot a Motivated Seller pt 2
22.03.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
How to spot a Motivated Seller pt 1
15.03.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement March 2022
01.03.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Stamp duty: what and why?
22.02.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Feb 2022
01.02.22 | Marc Barlow | News
Extra costs when buying a home
18.01.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Our commitment to your best interests
04.01.22 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Mortgage Broker Melbourne Proudly Gets 300th Review!
28.12.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Mortgage Broker Melbourne rated as Top 3 Broker in Melbourne
22.12.21 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement December 21
07.12.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Redraw explained
23.11.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Nov 2021
02.11.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Top 5 ways to increase your borrowing capacity
26.10.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Oct 2021
05.10.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Tips for paying off your mortgage faster
28.09.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Sep 21
07.09.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Lenders Mortgage Insurance explained
24.08.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement August 2021
03.08.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Solicitors and conveyancers – Who do you need?
20.07.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement July 2021
06.07.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Reasons to refinance your home loan
22.06.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement June 2021
01.06.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Federal Budget 2021
18.05.21 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2021
04.05.21 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement April 21
06.04.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage Broker Melbourne announced as awards finalist
16.03.21 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement March 2021
02.03.21 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement Feb 21
02.02.21 | Marc Barlow | News
Low rates here to stay as RBA holds at 0.1%
01.12.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Stamp Duty – should it stay or should it go?
24.11.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Big lenders aren’t passing on interest rate cuts
17.11.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Cash incentives and refinanced loans
10.11.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Nov 2020
03.11.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Why using a broker could mean a safer loan
27.10.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Melbourne house inspection and auction rules
20.10.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Government announces 10,000 new spots in the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme
13.10.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Oct 2020
06.10.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Turning the corner? More borrowers are back to full loan repayments
25.09.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Can you visit a Mortgage Broker during COVID-19 restrictions?
10.09.20 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement Sep 2020
01.09.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Lockdown: Applying for a home loan during COVID-19
21.08.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement August 2020
04.08.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Deferring mortgage repayments – the pros and cons
15.07.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement July 2020
08.07.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Refinancing: Could now be the time?
19.06.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement June 2020
02.06.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Is an offset loan right for you?
27.05.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2020
05.05.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Covid-19: How to manage your home loan during a crisis
16.04.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement April 2020
07.04.20 | Marc Barlow | News
What the cash rate cut means for your mortgage
31.03.20 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Special Announcement
19.03.20 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement March 2020
03.03.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Getting a loan with a 5% deposit: FHLDS
25.02.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Feb 2020
04.02.20 | Marc Barlow | News
Greening your property: government rebates for environmental upgrades
17.01.20 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement Dec 2019
03.12.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage Broker Checklist
21.11.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
November 2019 RBA Rates Announcement
05.11.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Rentvesting – the low-down on renting and buying an investment property
17.10.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
October 2019 RBA announcement
01.10.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Is your interest only loan the right choice?
25.09.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Interest Rate Announcement Sep 2019
03.09.19 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Interest Rate Announcement Aug 2019
06.08.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Borrowing to renovate your home
24.07.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Interest Rate Announcement July 2019
02.07.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Flip out: Does it make sense to buy, renovate and sell for profit?
18.06.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Interest Rate Announcement June 2019
04.06.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Refinancing A Home Loan [A Simple Guide]
30.05.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement May 2019
07.05.19 | Marc Barlow | News
5 tips for bidding (and winning) at an auction
27.04.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement April 2019 – same same, but different
02.04.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Overcapitalising explained
29.03.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA announcement March 2019
05.03.19 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Rates Announcement February 2019
05.02.19 | Marc Barlow | News
Names on Property Title
03.02.19 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Selling? Pick the right agent to improve your results
12.12.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Christmas Rates Announcement 2018
04.12.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Renovate to boost your house’s value
25.11.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA rates announcement – Nov 2018
06.11.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Unusual approaches to house hunting
20.10.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Rates Announcement – Oct 2018
06.10.18 | Marc Barlow | News
September RBA Announcement
04.09.18 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA leaves rates on hold again
07.08.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Buying with a friend or family member
11.07.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA Keeps Cash Rate Steady
03.07.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Investment property guide
22.06.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA announcement – same, same but different!
05.06.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Refinancing questions answered
30.05.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA keeps rates on hold but change is on the horizon
02.05.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne property inspections: questions to ask yourself
22.04.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
RBA holds rates at record low for record time as economy slowly strengthens.
03.04.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Buying Off the Plan in Melbourne
21.03.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Melbourne Auctions: What to do if the property is passed in to you
15.03.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Reserve Bank keeps interest rates at record low of 1.5% as economy strengthens.
06.03.18 | Marc Barlow | News
New to Australia? Here are 5 steps to buying a property in Melbourne
04.03.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
How to save mortgage interest by using an offset account
18.02.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Property Flipping in the Melbourne Market
08.02.18 | Marc Barlow | News
Buying property in Melbourne by auction is nothing to be scared of
01.02.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Using your home equity to buy an investment property
25.01.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Helping your child gain a foothold on the property ladder
18.01.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
What is a split loan?
11.01.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Negative Gearing Information for our Melbourne Clients
06.01.18 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Choosing the right agent to sell your home in Melbourne
22.12.17 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Buying By Private Sale In Melbourne
18.12.17 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Mortgage News in Melbourne
16.11.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Mortgage and Property News
26.10.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Welcome Ben Behar!
06.10.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne News
21.09.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne News
14.08.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Month in review
28.07.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Census yields interesting trends
07.07.17 | Marc Barlow | News
First Home Owners To Celebrate
24.06.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Housing cools, first home buyers be ready!
10.06.17 | Marc Barlow | News
State Govt changes real estate rules and budget low down
12.05.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Welcome Tobe Cooper!
04.05.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Interest Only Loans again in the spotlight
27.04.17 | Marc Barlow | News
First Home Buyers and Future Rate Rises
11.04.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Interest Only Repayments Developments
03.04.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap
30.03.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Construction Loan Process For A New Build
30.03.17 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Majors increase investor loan rates again
18.03.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Vic Premier Abolishes Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers Purchasing under $600k
06.03.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Pre-Approval is a must!
27.02.17 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Melbourne homes flying off the market
20.02.17 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA ‘holds’, house prices rise and banks pre-empt APRA.
13.02.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Investors under the spotlight as Aussies turn to mortgage brokers before banks.
08.02.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne top of the class for property
30.01.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Loans Demystified
30.01.17 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Confident outlook for year ahead as capital gains grow and Millennials continue to think outside the box.
23.01.17 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Melbourne set to break auction records this Christmas
19.12.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – RBA puts rates on hold, lenders ignore and increase their variables
13.12.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Future looks healthy for housing market, but FHBs still struggling to get in
06.12.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap - Property market continues to impress while the banks and pollies, not so much.
29.11.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Complex housing market keeps showing growth
22.11.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Trump’s surprise victory may halt US rate raises and Aussies are proud but ineffective tight-wads
15.11.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap - Interest rate a stayer on Melbourne Cup day
07.11.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Latest CPI figures suggest RBA will ‘wait and see’ with interest rates.
31.10.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – Melbourne clearance rates up, plus people are loving mortgage brokers over bank branches
24.10.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Rate cut speculation returns and our love affair with home renovations continues.
19.10.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – as the sun sets in the West, listings go up in all cities and rates stay the same
11.10.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Weekly Wrap - What a weekend for Melbourne!
03.10.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – Melbourne's rents go up, the market goes up and Easton Wood goes up and up!
29.09.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Weekly Wrap – Market remains strong as investors get savvy
22.09.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – money on a Melbourne Cup day rate cut, plus housing market not slowing down
12.09.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – RBA eyes US Reserve while capital gains is a tale of different cities.
05.09.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – FHBs are rentvesting and the Treasurer gives us advice on budgeting
30.08.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – quietly confident market goes from strength to strength.
23.08.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – mortgage brokers are crucial for Gen Y and the banks
15.08.16 | Marc Barlow | News
The Wrap – record low interest rates, record high home values
09.08.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Mortgage and Property News
01.08.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Mortgage and Property News
27.07.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage News
20.07.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage News
11.07.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage News
04.07.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage News
28.06.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage News
22.06.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Market May 2016
19.05.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Market Wrap
10.05.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Major Bank Looks To Continue Working Relationship With Brokers
06.05.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Final April Weekend Market Update
04.05.16 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Announces Interest Rate Cut In Further Boost For Economy
04.05.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Australian Capital City Home Prices Continue To Grow
28.04.16 | Marc Barlow | News
In Person Dealings Still Preferred By Generation’s X And Y
27.04.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgage Arrears Now At A Record Low
26.04.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Brokers Gain Representation On Negative Gearing Issues
13.04.16 | Marc Barlow | News
March Property Market Update
30.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
A Big Weekend For Auctions Sees A 71.2% Clearance Rate
23.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Major Banks Increase Market Share
18.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Offer prior to auction?
18.03.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Lines of credit
18.03.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Bridging
18.03.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Australian Business Conditions Encouraging In February
17.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
A Historical Look At Property Price Growth
11.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Negative Gearing Debate Continues In Earnest
08.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Property Market Review - February 2016
03.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
RBA Keeps Official Cash Rate At 2%
02.03.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Auction tips and tactics
26.02.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Tips to save interest
26.02.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Mortgage Insurance
26.02.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)
26.02.16 | Marc Barlow | Resources
Brokers Increase Participation In Home Loan Market
26.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne Property Market Performing Strongly In February 2016
24.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
FBAA Voices Opposition To Proposed Negative Gearing Changes
19.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Interest Rate Movements Continue To Affect Borrowers Actions
17.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
2015: How The Australian Capital Cities Performed
12.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Owner-Occupiers Enjoying Favourable Lending Conditions
10.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Owner occupiers expected to be significant market players in 2016
08.02.16 | Marc Barlow | News
Mortgages for investment purpose declines
15.01.16 | Marc Barlow | News
APRA move to curb investor lending
02.12.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne auction clearance results
30.10.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Interest Rates Update
15.10.15 | Marc Barlow | News
September Update
08.10.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne property market update and APRA considers investor lending restrictions
07.09.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne property market remains buoyant
30.07.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Blog June 2015
08.07.15 | Marc Barlow | News
Melbourne property market May 2015
28.05.15 | Marc Barlow | News