The loan process.
From a quick chat to settlement, these are the steps to owning your first home.
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FEDERAL FIRST HOME GAURANTEE
The First Home Guarantee (FHBG) is part of the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), an Australian Government initiative to support eligible home buyers to buy a home sooner. It is administered by Housing Australia on behalf of the Australian Government.
Under the FHBG, part of an eligible home buyer’s home loan from a Participating Lender is guaranteed by Housing Australia. This enables an eligible home buyer to buy a home with as little as 5% plus cost deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
For the FHBG, any Guarantee of a home loan is for up to a maximum amount of 15% of the value of the property (as assessed by the Participating Lender). This Guarantee is not a cash payment or a deposit for a home loan.
FEDERAL FAMILY HOME GAURANTEE
The Family Home Guarantee (FHG) is part of the Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), an Australian Government initiative to support eligible single parents or eligible single legal guardians of at least one dependent to buy a home sooner. It is administered by Housing Australia on behalf of the Australian Government.
The FHG aims to support eligible single parents or eligible single legal guardians of at least one dependent to buy a home, whether that single parent or single legal guardian is a first home buyer or a previous homeowner. From 1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025, 5,000 FHG places are available.
Under the FHG, part of an eligible home buyer’s home loan from a Participating Lender is guaranteed by Housing Australia. This enables an eligible home buyer to purchase a home with as little as 2% plus costs deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
For the FHG, any Guarantee of a home loan is for up to a maximum amount of 18% of the value of the property (as assessed by the Participating Lender). This Guarantee is not a cash payment or a deposit for a home loan.
LOCAL NT FIRST HOME OWNERS ASSISTANCE
First Home Owners can get $10,000 towards the purchase of an established property, with no price cap.
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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.
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