Getting a helping hand from family can turn the dream of owning your first home into a reality much sooner. It can boost your deposit, lower your loan costs, and take some of the stress out of the process. And if that kind of support...
The First Home Guarantee allows eligible buyers to purchase a home with just a 5% deposit, without needing to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance. Some major changes to the scheme, coming into effect in October, could get you settled in your first home easier, cheaper and...
The clock is ticking towards the festive season, and home buyers still have a small window of opportunity to be settled in their new place by Christmas Day. The good news is that a broker can help you get there. A quick visit to the supermarket...
What is Equity? Equity is the difference between your property's current market value and the remaining balance on your mortgage. As your property's value increases and your loan is paid down, your equity grows and that equity can be a powerful tool. Many homeowners aren't aware that...
Buying a first home isn’t always easy, and first-timers sometimes miss out on a place they’ve set their heart on. But more than one-in-ten first-time buyers have missed out simply because they didn’t have home loan pre-approval. Buying a first home can be an emotional roller...