<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Littlespring Finance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Littlespring Finance]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:36:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Self-employed and buying your first home? What you need to know]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're self-employed and dreaming of buying your first home, you've probably wondered whether getting a home loan will be harder than it is for someone with a regular salary. The good news? Being self-employed doesn't stop you from getting into the property market. While lenders may ask for different documentation, there are a range of loan options available and, in many cases, getting approved can be more achievable than people think. One of the biggest myths we hear is that self-employed...]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/post/self-employed-and-buying-your-first-home-what-you-need-to-know</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fe05e800e2e1c2bb40d70</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:17:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/132e59_bb66d3ea15674e6bb93b1c35b966d522~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kate76896</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to take control when rates rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RBA has just announced its third rate rise this year. How can you take control and make smart decisions when rates rise?]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/post/how-to-take-control-when-rates-rise</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f951e27c961ad0b9fc3f90</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 02:17:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c404e1_580de1ea53174ed5b20017e357cc64a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kate76896</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Kate talks scaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Littlespring Director and Finance Broker, Kate Garrett, had a chat with the editor of The Adviser podcast, Annie Kane. The pair spoke about growing a business without burning out, and why bringing on a Virtual Assistant (Tifany, who many of our clients know well!) was one of the best moves Kate's made. If you’re a small business owner wondering how to buy back your time and how to start to scale, it’s worth a listen. ️ Listen here]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/post/podcast-kate-talks-scaling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df962cdd5b371c4c5b6c39</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/132e59_d0a9d71add1b4949a5edd17d7cb3177a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_595,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>marketing22453</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tips for first homebuyers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Buying your first home can feel overwhelming, but with these quick tips you'll be on your way in no time]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/post/tips-for-first-homebuyers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df88c8934ce577916ed847</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:53:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c404e1_c2f7a5becec9485c97d68e5a2f5b81e1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>marketing22453</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kate Garrett named in top 25 female brokers in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, Littlespring Finance's Director and Finance Broker was named as one of Australia's top 25 female brokers in Australia, as rated by The Adviser's Elite Broker Ratings 2026. On winning, Kate said "I'm incredibly honoured to be named as one of the top 25 female brokers in Australia. This recognition means a lot and reflects the work we do every day for our clients and all the work happening behind the scenes every day at Littlespring Finance". Kate credited her clients, team and a special...]]></description><link>https://www.littlespringfinance.com.au/post/kate-garrett-named-in-top-25-female-brokers-in-australia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df8f0447c3def1ffefaab6</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/132e59_ba8745a6c1c64bafbe3aaadd971decae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_800,h_595,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>marketing22453</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>