Home loans 101: Loan to Value Ratio (LVR)
Find out what a Loan to Value Ratio is, how it affects your home loan and how you can improve it.
What are home loan interest rates?
If you’re a first homebuyer, you should understand what interest rates are and how they work
Home loans 101: Stamp duty
Stamp duty is one of the most costly factors of buying a home, so it's important to be prepared
Home loans 101: How much can I borrow?
Your borrowing power helps you know what homes you can afford. Find out how what affects your borrowing capacity and how to increase it here.
Home loan jargon
Home loans 101: Split rate home loans explained
Find out how splitting your loan could help you make the most of a fixed and variable interest rate
Home loans 101: fixed rate home loans
Learn more about fixed rate home loans and the benefits and drawbacks in this helpful guide
Your guide to variable rate home loans
Learn more about variable rate home loans in this helpful guide
Interest only home loans explained
We explore how interest only home loans affect home loan repayments
Loan type
How much do you need for a house deposit?
Knowing how much you need for a deposit can make it easier to plan for your new place
First home buyer guide: government grants and concessions
Learn about the several government grants and concessions available and save money on your first home
Buying a house with no deposit
Buying your first home with no deposit may sound like a dream come true – but do ‘no deposit’ home loans exist?
Buying your first home with 5% deposit
A small deposit doesn’t have to hold you back from buying your first home
Saving for a deposit
How to buy your first home
Buying a home can be a tricky process, but there are a few steps you can take to make things go more smoothly
The upfront costs of buying a home
Discover what the hidden costs of buying a home are to help you prepare for your purchase
Explained: What is home loan pre-approval?
Find out what it is, why it can be a good idea and what documents you’ll need to apply
Home loans 101: What is unconditional approval?
Have an unconditional approval? Let’s explore what that means and what you can do leading up to settlement.
Buy with confidence
Deciding which type of property is right for you
There are a range of different property options available
Property inspections and valuations
There’s more to inspecting a property than opening cupboards and looking under beds
Buying at auction vs private treaty
What are the pros and cons of each, and what do you need to know as a first homebuyer?
How much does it cost to move into your first home?
Knowing the costs involved can help you plan ahead