The loan process.
From a quick chat to settlement, these are the steps to owning your first home.
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Buying your first home is an exciting time - but it can also be complicated - our job is to make it easy for you.
Getting into the property market is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. From confusing contracts and jargon filled paperwork to inspections and ultimately, sealing the deal – we’re here to give it to you straight.
Like the homes on your wishlist, no two loans are the same. Step by step, we’ll help you make sense of the nonsense, and work with over 60 banks and lenders to find the loan most suited to your first home.
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Say hello
It all starts with taking about one minute to answer a few simple questions right here. When you’re done, we’ll meet to talk about your goals, opportunities and next steps, in person or online.
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Get those goals
Once we know what you need, we’ll research 60 banks and lenders to provide you with loan recommendations best suited to your needs.
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The nitty gritty
Found your lender? Well sit back. We’ll do the paperwork and package, sign and lodge your documents to get you primed and ready for pre-approval.
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So… How much can you borrow?
If your pre-approval gets the tick, your borrowing power will be revealed. This amount is valid for three months and gives you a clear idea of what you can spend. Let the house hunting begin!
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Seal the deal
After all the ups and downs of the home buying hunt, you’ve found a home and made an offer. While you pop the champagne, we’ll keep track of your application to ensure it all runs smoothly.
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Settlement - your big day!
Get excited, it’s time for settlement. Sit back and enjoy the moment, we’ll let you know when everything is finalised and your lender has released the funds.
5 steps to doing your first home loan right.
Download the Ultimate First Home Buyers Guide and get access to your home loan cheat sheet, property buying checklist, tips to help you save for your deposit quicker and more!
5 steps to doing your first home loan right.
Download our Ultimate First Home Buyers Guide.
FAQs for first home buyers
We’ve got your questions covered.
How much deposit do I need to purchase a property?
Typically lenders ask for 20% of the total house price before they’ll consider giving you a loan but there are a number of ways around this. Some lenders will accept a smaller deposit but it’s likely that you’ll need to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). There might also be grants that you can take advantage of. Get in touch to chat about your options.
Can you help me understand my borrowing capacity?
Of course! Borrowing capacity refers to how much you can borrow from a lender. To get an estimate of your borrowing capacity go to our calculator: How much can I borrow? If you want to get an in depth review of your borrowing capacity, get in touch today.
How will you decide which loan is best suited to my circumstances?
With over 60 lenders, you and I are spoiled for choice. I narrow my search down through talking to you about your wants and needs. I will show you your options, listing the pros and cons of each loan and ultimately we will come to a decision together.
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