Minimum employment period for casual jobs
How long do I need to be employed in a casual role for my income to be considered for my first home loan? At FHBA, we get asked this question a lot. A lot of aspiring first home buyers are…
How long do I need to be employed in a casual role for my income to be considered for my first home loan? At FHBA, we get asked this question a lot. A lot of aspiring first home buyers are…
With talk of a potential RBA interest rate cut later in 2024 hitting the wires there are more specials available to first home buyers looking to buy this year! Furthermore, lenders on the FHBA Mortgages panel have introduced some new…
The First Home Guarantee (FHBG) is part of the Federal Government’s Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS), assisting aspiring first home buyers get into the market sooner with the minimum deposit of just 5% in every capital city (as well as major…
FHBA is pleased to announce that we have access to multiple lenders who have extended its Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) waivers policy for professions that have not been eligible for the 10% deposit LMI Waiver prior. Registered Nurses & Midwives…
First Home Buyers Australia (FHBA) are pleased to announce that we have redesigned our website and created some more exciting features, helping first home buyers achieve the Great Australian Dream of home ownership. We have listened to our readers and…
Whilst the housing affordability crisis has eased over the past few years, it still remains an issue across many of Australia’s larger cities, this has resulted in some first home buyers to buy their first home as an investment property…
The WA Govt announced a $125 million package for the WA construction sector in June 2020. This scheme provides a $20,000 grant for those looking to build or buy a new home. The $20,000 grant announced by the WA government…
Earlier this month the Australian federal government announced a huge $688 million home builder package aimed at stimulating the construction and real estate sector. Whilst COVID-19 has resulted in a raft of social and economic issues for Australia, this package…
Recently many first home buyers have inquired about buying their first home through an interest-only loan due to cash flow issues. It is definitely possible but it does come with some risks. Interest-only loans are a type of home loan…
Many of FHBA’s first home buyer clients have some form of credit card or personal/car loan debt. One of the most frequently asked questions is which type of debt should be paid off first. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE? Credit cards…