🎥 Over 60% of tradies say they’ve used YouTube to learn a new skill or technique 🚽 Tradies rank site portaloos as the #1 worst part of the job 🛍️ Friday is the most popular day for tradies to buy gear and tools 👷 Thousands of tradies use Tradiespace 📅 Fridays are the most common day for job quotes to be submitted 🧾 64% of tradies say quoting is their top admin pain 📦 Over 60% of tradies are self-employed or run their own business 📱 1 in 3 tradies has used a level app on their phone, and still didn’t trust it 💰 The average Aussie tradie spends over $14,000 per year on tools, workwear and gear 🐶 11% of tradies bring their dog to work weekly 🥶 Tradies are the second-highest consumers of iced coffee in Australia, right after long-haul truck drivers 🧰 The average ute holds $38K worth of tools 🔧 82% of tradies buy tools based on mate recommendations 📏 The most lost item on-site? Tape measures 🛠️ Tradies spend on average 12+ hrs/month researching tools 🚿 Plumbers and sparkies are the top trades for starting their own business 🛒 1 in 4 tradies now prefers to buy tools online instead of in-store ☕️ Tradies are 2nd biggest early coffee buyers in Aus after nurses 🇦🇺 Australia has over 1.1 million tradies - nearly 1 in 10 working Aussies ⚡ Electricians spend more annually on tools than any other trade 🔒 44% of tradies say tool theft has affected them in the past 5 years ⏰ 6:30am is the most common start time for Aussie tradies 🍽 Nearly half of tradies say they’ve eaten smoko with tools as a spoon 🚶♂️ The average tradie walks more in a day than an office worker does in a week 🚗 The top excuse tradies give for being late? “Traffic” - even on Sunday jobs
No payslips. No employer. No problem. If you’re a sole trader, we’ll help you get a home loan that actually works for your setup.
Most banks and brokers want 9–5 income and clean payslips.
As a sole trader, you’ve got jobs coming in, invoices out, and deductions that make your income “look low.”
They don’t understand how trade businesses operate but we do.
We specialise in sole trader home loans for tradies and we know how to get you approved.
Whether you’re one bloke and a ute or growing your business we’ll help you secure the loan you deserve.
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.
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✅ We cut through the red tape. You get real answers, fast.
🔹 Variable Loans – Flexibility and offset
🔹 Fixed Rate Loans – Steady repayments
🔹 Split Loans – Mix of fixed + variable
🔹 Low Doc Loans – BAS, bank statements, not payslips
🔹 Equity Loans – Unlock your home’s value
🔹 Interest-Only Loans – Lower short-term repayments
🔹 Line of Credit – Tap into cash when needed
We help you pick the right one for how you earn and what you want to do next.
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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We help sole traders across Australia get approved even with messy tax returns or low-doc setups.
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✔️ No upfront fees
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