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Debt Management

Review your repayments, borrowing costs and cash needs together. We assess how managing debt fits with your investment and longer-term plans.

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Free 15-minute call. Choose a time below.

Decisions we help you make

  • Should I pay down the mortgage faster or invest the difference?
  • Which debt should I repay first?
  • Does consolidating or refinancing make sense for me?
  • How should an offset account or redraw fit into the plan?
  • How much debt is comfortable as my income and family change?

How we help

What the advice covers

Debt is often the largest commitment in a household budget. We review what you owe and how it fits with everything else, so you can decide where repayments should go.

  • A full view of your debts. Interest rates, terms, repayment schedules and any fees or restrictions.
  • Repayment priorities. Which debts to target first and how much to put towards each.
  • Consolidation and refinancing. Whether combining or changing loans would suit your position, and the costs involved.
  • Offset and redraw. How these features affect your cash reserves and flexibility.
  • Debt and investing. Comparing faster repayment with investing or contributing to super.

How it fits your wider plan

Debt decisions affect your cash flow, your capacity to invest and the cover your family would need if an income stopped. We consider these together, so the repayment plan supports your other goals rather than competing with them.

We do not arrange loans. Where refinancing or new lending is being considered, we assess how the options fit and involve your broker where needed. Where tax treatment matters, we work with your accountant.

Who it suits

  • Professionals and executives deciding where surplus income should go
  • Families balancing a home loan with saving, investing and protection
  • Business owners managing personal and business borrowing at the same time

What working together involves

Tav leads the research, strategy and advice. Our client service, administration and implementation team supports the work.

  1. Step 1: Introductory call

    Tell us what has prompted you to seek advice. We’ll discuss whether Obsidian can help and explain the next step.

  2. Step 2: Discovery

    We explore your goals and financial position in detail. Together, we establish the questions your advice needs to answer and agree the scope and fees before proceeding.

  3. Step 3: Strategy development

    Tav researches your options and develops the strategy. We consider the costs, risks and trade-offs, then document the recommendations for you.

  4. Step 4: Advice presentation

    We explain the recommendations, work through your questions and refine the plan where needed. You decide which actions to authorise.

  5. Step 5: Implementation and review

    Our team coordinates the approved changes and keeps you updated. If you choose ongoing advice, scheduled reviews help keep the plan relevant as your circumstances change.

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Common questions about debt management

Do you arrange loans or refinancing?

No. We assess how the options fit your cash flow and goals. If you decide to refinance, we work with your broker or lender, who arranges the loan.

Is it better to pay off the mortgage or invest?

It depends on your circumstances. We compare the options using your interest rate, cash needs, tax position, timeframe and comfort with investment risk before making a recommendation.

Can you help with investment property debt?

Yes. We consider how investment and home loans work together, including repayment priorities and how the debt fits your wider plan. Your accountant advises on the tax treatment.

Book a free 15-minute call

Choose a time that suits you. We’ll discuss your situation, whether we can help and what working together would involve.

Scope and fees are agreed before any advice work proceeds. Our Financial Services Guide explains our services and how we’re paid.

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