Question 1

How much of a deposit will I need to have saved?

Accepted Answer

The amount of deposit you'll need for your mortgage depends on several factors, but as a general guide, aiming for a 20% deposit is ideal. This will unlock the best interest rates and avoid the cost of Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI). However, there are options available even with smaller deposits, so let's break it down:

Minimum deposit requirements:

• Most lenders require a minimum deposit of 5% of the property purchase price.
 • With a deposit less than 20%, you'll likely need LMI, which protects the lender if you default on your loan. This adds extra cost to your mortgage.

Benefits of a larger deposit:

• Lower interest rates: The bigger your deposit, the smaller the loan amount, and typically, the lower the interest rate you'll qualify for. This can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan.
 • Avoid LMI: With a 20% deposit or more, you generally avoid LMI, saving you money upfront and over the loan term.

Alternative options with smaller deposits:

• First Home Guarantee Scheme (FHG): This government scheme allows eligible first home buyers to purchase a property with a deposit as low as 5% without LMI.
 • Guarantor loans: With a guarantor who uses their equity as security, you might qualify for a lower deposit and potentially avoid LMI.
 • Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): While it adds cost, LMI can help you purchase a property with a deposit as low as 5%.

Question 2

I love where I live, can I keep renting and buy an investment property as my first home?

Accepted Answer

Yes!
This is a common strategy seen these days for those people living the city life but unable to afford to buy a property where they are living.
You could continue renting in an area that you love while purchasing a property in an area you can afford and rent that property out.

Question 3

Do I need a pre approval before buying a property?

Accepted Answer

Short answer is No.
Although a pre approval can be a valuable tool for providing confidence that a lender has agreed to lend you the money you are after, it is not essential. If you are in a good position, spoken with a broker and they are confident you could get what you are after you could potentially look to purchase without one.
I would always recommend that you include a finance clause in your offer to protect you and to allow you enough time to gain finance approval.

Question 4

I've been banking with my bank forever, will they look after me?

Accepted Answer

No - they look at everyone as if its the first time they have met them.
This is something I see very often.
People who have been banking with a certain bank for years believe because of this they will get special treatment with that bank.
Unfortunately that is not how it works, almost all of the banks have separate loan departments which look at your situation as if they have never met you before.
They go through the whole application process and calculate your borrowing power based on your income, expenses and individual situation.

Question 5

Is it hard to buy your first home?

Accepted Answer

Like anything you do for the first time, buying your first home can be very daunting.

There is always going to be parts of the journey that are stressful and hard, but If you surround yourself with the right team, they can help take the stress out of the whole process and make it as easy as possible for you.

If you would like some help, a mortgage broker can be your most valuable tool to help you put a plan in place to buy your first home.

Question 6

Do I need to save a 20% Deposit?

Accepted Answer

We've all heard the ramblings of "you need a 20% deposit to even start looking for a property" This is a common misconception.

There are so many different options available now to purchase your first home with a small deposit and in some cases even no deposit.

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Question 7

Where do I start?

Accepted Answer

This home buying guide is a great place to start, If you have read through this it tells me that you are serious about getting into a place of your own.

For your next step, I would recommend booking in to talk with your local mortgage broker.

They will be able to tell you where your borrowing power is at the moment and run you through what options you have available to you.

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Question 8

How do I buy a house with no deposit?

Accepted Answer

While this option is not available to everyone, there is a way to purchase a property with no deposit saved.

If you have parents that own a property and have equity available (they could still have a home loan) and are willing to let you use that property as collateral to purchase your property.

You can then secure 20% of your new properties value + other fees and charges against your parents property while securing the other 80% against the new property that you are looking to purchase.

There are risks for all parties involved in this scenario. 
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We understand the process of buying your first home

We provide all of the tools and information to make sure your journey is as stress free as possible

Ready to get started?

Fundi Finance,
A leading First Home Mortgage Broker