🚗 The top excuse tradies give for being late? “Traffic” - even on Sunday jobs 🧾 64% of tradies say quoting is their top admin pain 🐶 11% of tradies bring their dog to work weekly ⏰ 6:30am is the most common start time for Aussie tradies 🛍️ Friday is the most popular day for tradies to buy gear and tools 🍽 Nearly half of tradies say they’ve eaten smoko with tools as a spoon 🚽 Tradies rank site portaloos as the #1 worst part of the job 🛠️ Tradies spend on average 12+ hrs/month researching tools 📏 The most lost item on-site? Tape measures 🛒 1 in 4 tradies now prefers to buy tools online instead of in-store 🇦🇺 Australia has over 1.1 million tradies - nearly 1 in 10 working Aussies 🔧 82% of tradies buy tools based on mate recommendations 👷 Thousands of tradies use Tradiespace 🔒 44% of tradies say tool theft has affected them in the past 5 years 💰 The average Aussie tradie spends over $14,000 per year on tools, workwear and gear ☕️ Tradies are 2nd biggest early coffee buyers in Aus after nurses 🚿 Plumbers and sparkies are the top trades for starting their own business 📦 Over 60% of tradies are self-employed or run their own business 🎥 Over 60% of tradies say they’ve used YouTube to learn a new skill or technique ⚡ Electricians spend more annually on tools than any other trade 📱 1 in 3 tradies has used a level app on their phone, and still didn’t trust it 📅 Fridays are the most common day for job quotes to be submitted 🚶♂️ The average tradie walks more in a day than an office worker does in a week 🧰 The average ute holds $38K worth of tools 🥶 Tradies are the second-highest consumers of iced coffee in Australia, right after long-haul truck drivers
No payslips. No employer. No problem. Business income isn’t always clean or simple – that shouldn’t stop you getting a home loan. We specialise in loans for business owners, especially in the trades.
Banks love payslips, not profit and loss statements.
As a business owner, your income might look low on paper even if you’re earning well.
They don’t understand how trade businesses work but we do.
We help business owners like you get approved, even with complex structures or up-and-down income.
Whatever your business setup, we’ll connect it to lenders that say yes.
If you’ve been with the same lender for years, chances are you’re paying way more than you should. It’s time to refinance with better interest rates.
✅ 🏦 We compare lenders to find you a sharper rate
✅🏦 Lower your monthly repayments without the stress
✅🏦 Unlock cash through equity release if you need it
Most people don’t even realise they can save thousands a year just by refinancing. We’ll handle the paperwork and get you a better deal without the runaround.
How It Works
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✅ No bank runarounds. Just straight answers.
🔹 Variable Rate Loans – Offset & redraw
🔹 Fixed Rate Loans – Budget with confidence
🔹 Split Loans – Mix fixed and variable
🔹 Low Doc Loans – BAS, bank statements, not just tax returns
🔹 Equity Loans – Access funds using your property
🔹 Interest-Only Loans – Lower repayments short-term
🔹 Line of Credit – Use your equity when you need it
We’ll help you structure the right loan based on how you run your business.
Testimonials
“Richard Waddington (LoanHub) provided valuable insights and a clear framework for us to make a smarter decision about our Variable & Fixed mortgage rate options instead of tossing a coin and hoping for the best. Richard’s ability to listen to our needs and his background as an Institutional advisor gave us confidence he was an Interest rate specialists and we would happily recommend him to others.”
FJ
Verified Customer • LoanHub
“Over many years I have relied upon Richard’s knowledge and understanding of interest rates, he has over 25 years direct experience in financial markets and developed a superb understanding of market cycles. By leveraging his Institutional experience and clear understanding of the interest rate cycle, I have been able to structure better outcomes and make smarter Variable & Fixed rate decisions when borrowing funds to purchase property and expand my business. In my view, Richard fills a gap in the market for everyday borrowers who need quality guidance on interest rates and a smarter approach to structuring their mortgage rates options – Richard’s background and experience provide the solution to fill that gap.”
MG
Ozforex Founder • LoanHub
“As a fund manager overseeing more than $20bn in equity portfolios, it is important to have an understanding of the economic environment and interest rate cycle. Richard Waddington’s insights and expertise over many years have helped keep our team consistently informed of prevailing interest movements and changes in expectations and policy. He is regarded as an authority in this area. We have had access to Richard’s expertise for 18 years and would not hesitate to recommend LoanHub’s specialist services to anyone who needs help in making informed decisions regarding Variable & Fixed mortgage rates.”
MW
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If you run your own business, don’t waste time explaining your setup to banks. We’ll show you what you can actually get approved for.
🔒 Free quote | 100% confidential | Fast answers
✔️ In-house brokers who understand business finance
✔️ (X amount) + approvals for ABN holders, directors, and tradies
✔️ No upfront fees
✔️ No credit check required to apply
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Make your legal, accounting & tax processes easier.
From job management to loans and business cover, we help you save on what works, without wasting time on fluff.
Tradiespace helps you with the right advice, tools and partner discounts to fix your trade business issues and answer your questions – all 100% free for tradies.
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