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There has been a big shift in the economy and general living conditions which is affecting many businesses and individuals. No, not doom and gloom we just need to adjust and reflect. Cashflow is the key to survival and also lending exposure needs to be carefully considered.

Australians in a booming market tend to be optimistic assuming the good times will go on forever and forgetting that markets run in cycles. Economic cycles occur due to fluctuations in credit availability, human psychology, monetary policy, supply and demand imbalances, and external shocks. Easy borrowing and over-optimism fuel expansions and bubbles, whereas high debt levels, tightening central bank rate movements, and panic trigger contractions, creating a continuous wave of growth and downturn. 

In the Workshop

Banks and the economy are being quite cautious even though some volumes are down around 20% for some lenders, but we’re still getting deals done for local business and individuals who need flexible capital.

Property and personal loans.

Here are a few wins we funded for individuals and families these past couple months:

Personal loans:

We have secured personal loans for trailers and food entertainment trailers which surprisingly were just as competitive as the business lending rates and naturally cheaper than the large institutions.

Property:

Regional has been our biggest success stories many have been looking for acreage, and many find hard to fund. We also have been successfully financing funding for renovations for the expanding families which has been the lion's share of applications this year. Clients while prices are up have been able to leverage the equity in their homes while the property prices are extremely high.

Portfolio refinancing:

 We have managed a few portfolio refinances where the equity has matured allowing the clients to move in a more respectable rate and repayment to free up cashflow. Many also are rebalancing their portfolios by selling off small portions and refinancing. 

Business

Some of Business requests we funded just this past couple months:

Equipment & Vehicles:

Earthmoving, excavators, transport, heavy-duty forklifts, and even older machinery with recent rebuilds that many lenders shy away from..

Growth & Acquisitions:

Business expansions, including acquiring new businesses (assets + goodwill).

Tax & Debt Solutions:

ATO debt clearance for semi-rural property purchases, plus debt consolidation to ease cash flow and rates.

Smart Restructuring:

Short-term bridge funding that we’re consolidating into lower residential property rates once cash flow stabilizes.

Loan Highlights

1. Business Purchase: An existing business wanted to acquire another entity, but large commercial bankers were moving too slow. We pulled equity out their residential property to secure home lending rates for the purchase. (Note: Many lenders dislike cash-out structures for business purposes, but we made it work.) 

2. Complex ATO Debt Property Purchase: Property purchase for PAYG clients with an ATO debt linked to a dispute with a former business partner. We successfully secured approval by working closely with the clients and their accountant to obtain what the lender needed to approve the purchase of a family home hobby farm. The older business was being disputed with business partner, an existing company strike out buying a hobby farm.

Whether you're facing tight cash flow, working around ATO debt, or looking to grab on to a new growth opportunity, we specialize in finding solutions where traditional lenders say no.Yes we also assist businesses that need funding.

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Woolie The Police Dog

The kids dressed old Woollie up for her school assignment explaining she wants to be a police dog trainer. I thought it was a good picture

Assessment And General Bank Chat

A few tips preparing for a loan application. 

• Declare all entities: Any business directorships or companies—whether active, old, or dormant—are best declared on your application or formally closed beforehand.

• Address late payments upfront: Late or missed payments will show up on credit checks. Explanation is key. If we have your explanation beforehand, we can present it clearly to the bank assessor.

• Have ID documents ready: Ensure all ID documents are current and unexpired (Driver License, Medicare, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate).

• Avoid payday & short-term loans: Services like Wallet Wizard and Cash Converters raise red flags with lenders. We strongly suggest closing these accounts as soon as possible.

• Know your existing debts: Gather details on your current loan repayments and lenders (you’d be surprised how many people forget who holds their loans!).

• Check your credit: Run a free credit check. We can send you a direct link if needed. We will walk through this with you.

For this newsletter I will focus on the structure Coss- Collaterisation or Cross Securitising. Please note this is not a suggested way to do things just simply another general education piece.

What is Cross-Collateralisation?

When you cross-collateralise properties, you bundle two or more real estate assets together to act as a single security package for a bank loan. Instead of treating your home and a new investment property as completely separate entities, the lender links them. This means the equity sitting in your current property can be used to secure 100% of the funding for your next purchase.

The Advantages

Skip the Cash Deposit: You don’t need to save up a separate cash deposit. By leveraging the equity you've already built up in an existing property, you can fund the purchase price, taxes, and fees of a new property.

Simplified Admin: Juggling fewer loan structures means dealing with streamlined paperwork and consolidated monthly statements.

Potential Pricing Perks: Combining your portfolio can sometimes lower your aggregate Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR), which might qualify you for better interest rates or help you avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

Easier Tax Accounting: Drawing a new loan directly from the equity of an established asset can make it easier to keep your investment borrowing separate and clear for tax purposes.

The Drawbacks

Loss of Control When Selling: If you want to sell one of the properties, the bank holds the cards. They will re-evaluate the remaining assets and will often demand that the bulk of your sale proceeds go straight toward paying down the principal debt, leaving you with little cash in hand.

Locked to a Single Provider: Because the legal titles are tied together, moving just one loan to a different lender is notoriously difficult. If you want to switch, you usually have to refinance or untangle the whole portfolio at once.

Vulnerability to Market Dips: If the value of one property drops, it can drag down the borrowing power of the entire portfolio, making it harder to refinance or release equity elsewhere.

High Interdependence: Financial pressure or a drop in value in one asset directly impacts your overall financial standing across the board.

Tip: To avoid these restrictions, many buyers prefer keeping their loans standalone. This means each property has its own independent mortgage, keeping your assets safely separated so you can buy, sell, or switch lenders without affecting the rest of your portfolio.

The Stand Alone Option: 

This structure is option we more often use as a cash out structure for standalone property loans.

This is where we refinance a property and draw out/ cash out the equity and use it as a deposit for the proposed property. This keeps the properties separate and can even use separate lenders.

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Trusts

Basic trust tax reform overview Overview of Trust Taxation in 2026

Earlier in the year we had an article explaining what trusts are and how they work.

Following the 2026–27 Federal Budget, the federal government announced sweeping reforms that fundamentally alter how discretionary trusts are taxed, moving away from the traditional "flow-through" model.

The Core Reform: 30% Minimum Trustee Tax

Effective Date: 1 July 2028 (with Treasury consultation papers rolling out the framework).

The Change: Trustees of discretionary trusts will be required to pay a flat minimum 30% tax directly on the trust's net taxable income.

The Traditional System vs. 2026 Rules: Historically, discretionary trusts paid zero tax if all income was distributed to beneficiaries, who then paid tax at their individual marginal rates. Under the reform, the trustee pays the 30% floor upfront.

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ATO and Economy

Did you know that as at 30th June 2025 1.4 million small-business taxpayer entities owed $35.9 billion to the ATO.

we’ll consider refinancing ATO debts against residential or commercial property with rates often half the cost of a private solution, and for terms up to 30 years.

Government Changes:

For those that are confused about the Negative gearing backflip move to slow the market down we have created here is a very simple overview.  

The Federal Government introduced significant structural reforms to negative gearing and Capital Gains Tax (CGT).  

The primary policy change is to limit negative gearing for residential property investments to new builds, aiming to improve housing affordability and level the playing field for first-home buyers.  

 The Core Changes (Effective 1 July 2027) 

For established (existing) residential properties purchased after 7:30 pm AEST on 12 May 2026, negative gearing has been fundamentally altered:  

• No More Offsetting Against Salary/Wages: Investors can no longer use net rental losses from these newly acquired established properties to reduce their ordinary taxable income (such as salary or business income). 

• Restricted Deductions: Rental losses can only be offset against other residential rental income or future capital gains stemming from residential rental properties. If losses exceed income, they can be carried forward to future years.  

• Commercial Property & Shares Unaffected: These changes apply strictly to residential housing; negative gearing rules for shares, commercial property, and other asset classes remain unchanged.  

IMPORTANT. Grandfathering Existing Investments 

To protect current property owners and prevent immediate market shocks, grandfathering provisions apply:  

• Existing Properties: Any residential property held—or under contract awaiting settlement—as of 7:30 pm on 12 May 2026 is completely exempt. Owners can continue to negatively gear these properties against their personal income under legacy rules until they sell them.  

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Haulcut Equipment 

Looks like we have sold the Mercedes Benz Actross prime mover looking to be picked up and taken to Sydney on Monday. It was a bit of a tough sale in the current market especially with the high fuel prices.

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All the above is for general knowledge only and is not advise for your individual circumstance.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions or want to discuss a specific scenario or idea.

Regin our business support manager is assisting us in the aim of improving our service. Regin or I will be reaching out to check in. If there are any questions, please run past us.

Thank you, Shannon Harding, 

0427879258 or email

info@rocksolidfs.com.au

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Shannon Harding 0427879258

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