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Spring selling season is coming: a buyer's checklist to get ready now

Aug 5, 2026

Get ready for spring: home loan pre-approval, a credit file check, upfront costs like stamp duty and a clear list of must-haves. A buyer's checklist for August.

Instant asset write-off 2026: what the new financial year means for your equipment finance

Aug 3, 2026

The $20,000 instant asset write-off, reviewing current facilities and choosing chattel mortgage, lease or hire purchase. Plan your FY27 equipment finance early.

Melbourne office tenants urged to act as the supply window closes

Jul 29, 2026

Melbourne CBD office demand has turned, net effective rents rose 4% in 2025 and new supply is drying up. Knight Frank's outlook to 2030 for tenants and owners.

Investors circle Darwin as commercial property momentum builds

Jul 23, 2026

Darwin commercial property is firming: prime industrial rents up to $170–$200/sqm, A-grade office steady and supply tight. What LJ Hooker Commercial sees ahead.

Quality comes first as commercial property returns diverge

Jul 21, 2026

Commercial property returns averaged 7.8% per PCA/MSCI, but quality assets are pulling ahead. Retail, industrial and office returns, and what to check.

4 things that can go wrong between offer and settlement

Jul 14, 2026

Between offer and settlement, finance can fall through, inspections can find problems, vendors can delay and condition can change. How to manage each risk.

Most homeowners are confused by mortgage terms: LVR, offset, redraw and LMI explained

Jul 7, 2026

58% of homeowners don't fully understand key mortgage terms. LVR meaning, offset vs redraw, LMI, comparison rates and equity explained with worked examples.

Debt consolidation: 5 things to know before you consolidate in the new financial year

Jul 2, 2026

Thinking about debt consolidation? When it saves money, the fees on both sides, how your credit file affects the rate, and the spending trap to avoid.

Buying a used car on finance this EOFY: 5 things to know

Jun 18, 2026

Used car finance at EOFY: vehicle age and kilometre limits, dealer vs private sale, why rates are higher, PPSR checks and why pre-approval helps you negotiate.

Welcome to Attain Loans. I'm Chrystal, the founder, and I've dedicated my career to mortgages and loans. With over two decades of experience in finance, I've developed a passion for helping people secure their financial future. I established Attain to share my expertise and ensure you access the most competitive deals available. My goal is to make the often complex world of mortgages and loans both understandable and beneficial for you.

Chrystal Evans, founder of Attain Loans and Mortgages Altona

We're family

We are a small family owned, Altona based business that understands your needs at different stages of your life.

We listen

Identifying your goals and finding services and products that meet your needs is our number one job, and we love it!

22 years industry experience

We know the intricacies of the mortgage market and can tailor mortgage solutions for your individual needs.

We have access to the very best lenders

Over 70 of them, including the majors. We're accredited, which means we are fully trained and know all the best options available for you.

Ongoing support

Even when we've found you a great deal we undertake regular reviews to see if we can find you something even better.

We're awesome!

We have an honest, client focused business model and we aim to create long lasting relationships built on trust and respect.

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