With talk of a potential RBA interest rate cut hitting the wires there are more specials available to first home buyers looking to buy in 2019! Furthermore, lenders on the FHBA Mortgages panel have introduced some new policies which help…
Summer is already upon us in 2018, with Christmas only a few weeks away. On the 4th of December 2018, the RBA also decided to leave the cash rate on hold, which means rates have been on hold for the…
Spring is one of the busiest times of the year for the property market. Lenders have started the Season by featuring heavily in the news. A number of the lenders have decided to increase their interest rates, blaming rising funding…
The last month of Winter (i.e. August) has already arrived. With Winter coming to an end, Australian lenders continue to focus their attention on owner-occupiers, especially the first home buyers. This is great news for first home buyers as you…
Hotspot in Focus: Caroline Springs Caroline Springs is a suburb, only 25 km west of Melbourne’s CBD, located within the City of Melton Council. Caroline Springs was previously known as one of Melbourne’s fastest growing suburbs. Disclaimer: This article is…
How long do I need to be working before I can get my first home loan? This is a question we often get asked from many aspiring first home buyers who are looking to get into the market for the…
Many Australian lenders are not comfortable with lending to first home buyers, who aren’t Australian permanent residents or Citizens. For many lenders, it is too risky to lend to an applicant without permanent residency as they are concerns about a…
Hotspot in Focus: Semaphore Suburbs Semaphore is a north-western seaside suburb approximately 14km from the heart of Adelaide, South Australia. Beachside Semaphore has an impressive vibe, with antique shops, organic cafes and historic pubs. The three popular Semaphore suburbs include:…
“I have checked my borrowing capacity using a calculator online and found that I can borrow $xxx,xxx – why is this not my actual borrowing capacity when I go speak to a broker/lender?”. At FHBA Mortgages a lot of our…
Hotspot in Focus: Craigieburn Craigieburn is a Victorian suburb in the Metropolitan Melbourne region. It is 26 km north of Melbourne’s CBD and has been a very popular destination for first home buyer looking for their first home. Disclaimer: This…