First Home Buyers and Family Pledge Applications

The toughest part of getting into the property market for a first home buyer is getting the deposit together. Most lenders require at least 20 percent — though tightened lending practices mean some lenders require more. But there are Government incentives and other ways to get into the property market, particularly in the Newcastle area.

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Single Income Family In Need of a First Home Loan?

Separation Agreements Matter

With the volume of property bought and sold in Australia each week, you might assume getting a home loan is a straightforward process. Unfortunately, it’s rather complex. And not every lender approves applicants the same way, leading to some very different lending outcomes.

A mortgage broker understand what each lender is looking for and which one will suit your circumstances.

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First Home Owners Can Now Use Super for a Deposit on a Home Loan!

In last year’s 2017 budget, the federal government introduced a new measure to help first-home buyers gain a foothold in the property market: The “First Home Super Saver” (FHSS) scheme, which lets individuals use up to $30,000 of voluntary superannuation contributions as a deposit.

It’s a little complicated but if it helps you get into the property market you might find it worth it. Here’s the important information.

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