First home buyers | Harlia Finance
Home loans / First home buyers

Your first place, without the guesswork.

What you can borrow, what you need saved, which grants you qualify for, and what it all costs once the extras are in. Then we get you pre-approved.

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What we'll sort out together

Your real budget

Borrowing capacity across several lenders, which differ more than you'd expect.

Deposit and LMI

What 5%, 10% and 20% each mean for your repayments and up-front costs.

Grants and schemes

Stamp duty concessions and government guarantees you may qualify for.

Pre-approval

Bid or negotiate knowing the finance is solid.

Nobody is going to judge your bank statements.

Plenty of first home buyers put the conversation off because they think they're not ready. Usually they're closer than they think, and if not, we'll say what to fix and how long it takes.

Bring what you have

· Roughly what you earn · Roughly what you've saved · Any debts: HECS, car, credit cards, buy-now-pay-later · The suburbs you're looking at

That's enough for a first conversation. Estimates are fine.

First home buyer questions

Can I buy with a 5% deposit?

Often yes, with lenders mortgage insurance, or without it under a government guarantee if you're eligible. We'll show the cost difference either way.

Does HECS affect how much I can borrow?

Yes. It reduces assessable income, and lenders treat it differently. It's why the same applicant gets different answers from two banks.

Should I get pre-approved before I start looking?

Yes. It sets your ceiling and lets you move quickly. Most last three months and can be extended.

How much should I budget beyond the deposit?

Stamp duty (if not waived), conveyancing, building and pest, loan and registration fees, insurance and moving. We'll give you a figure for your purchase.

Let's find your number.

Twenty minutes and you'll know where you stand.

Book a call Call 0477 339 899