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First home buyer loans

Your first home, without the guesswork.

Deposit schemes, grants, stamp duty and pre-approval, explained in plain English. Anthony works out what you can borrow, which schemes you qualify for, and gets you ready to buy.

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Anthony Nocon
Anthony Nocon
Your broker, from first call to keys
Schemes & grants

Help you might not know you qualify for.

Federal and NSW programs can lower your deposit, your upfront costs, or both. Eligibility depends on your income, the property and where it is, so we check each one against your situation before you start looking.

A first home buyer at her kitchen table planning her savings Federal

Home Guarantee Scheme

The government guarantees part of your loan, so eligible buyers can purchase with a smaller deposit.

✓Buy with as little as a 5% deposit
✓No lenders mortgage insurance
A young couple walking up to their new townhouse NSW

First Home Owner Grant

A one-off payment for eligible buyers purchasing or building a brand-new home.

✓For new homes and house-and-land builds
✓Can be combined with other schemes
A first home buyer signing his contract NSW

Stamp duty exemptions

Eligible first home buyers pay no stamp duty, or a reduced amount, depending on the purchase price.

✓Applies to new and existing homes
✓Less cash needed upfront
Parents and their adult daughter on the back deck Family

Family guarantee

A parent uses equity in their home as security for part of your loan, with their exposure limited.

✓Avoid lenders mortgage insurance
✓Guarantee can be released later

Eligibility rules, price caps and amounts change. We confirm the current rules for your situation.

Who it's for

Built around where you're starting from.

Every first home buyer starts somewhere different. These are the situations we help with most, and each one changes which lender and structure makes sense.

01

Saving a smaller deposit

You don't always need 20%. With the right lender or a government scheme, you may be able to buy with as little as 5% and reduce or avoid lenders mortgage insurance.

02

Pre-approval for auction day

Know your limit before Saturday. We arrange pre-approval with a lender whose valuation and policy suit the kind of property you're chasing.

03

Self-employed or casual income

Contract, casual, ABN or bonus-heavy income. Some lenders assess it far better than others, and we know which ones.

How it works

From first call to keys in hand

A couple on a call with their broker
STEP 01

A 15-minute call

Your savings, your income and the kind of place you're after. No documents needed yet.

Anthony taking a couple through their options
STEP 02

Your buying plan

Borrowing power, the schemes you qualify for, upfront costs and two or three lender options side by side.

Reviewing loan documents
STEP 03

Pre-approval

We prepare the application, lodge it and get you a pre-approval you can make offers and bid with.

Anthony shaking hands with new home owners
STEP 04

Settlement and beyond

We handle formal approval through to settlement, then review your rate every year.

Our first home buyer services

Know what you're getting before you commit.

Your first home loan is a big step, and not every lender or broker offers the same support. When you're comparing your options, check they cover everything you need.

Service
Banks
Other brokers
Financeo
Compare 50+ lenders and hundreds of home loans
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No fee to you for our service
✓
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We manage the application from start to settlement
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Help applying for the Home Guarantee Scheme, grants and stamp duty concessions
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✓
We liaise with your solicitor or conveyancer
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✓
Rate reviews after you settle, so your loan stays competitive
✕
?
✓
5.0 stars on Google
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?
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Book a 15-min call
✓Included✕Not offered?Varies by broker

First home buyer questions

Often less than people think. A 20% deposit avoids lenders mortgage insurance, but many buyers purchase with 5–10% using a government scheme, a guarantor or a lender that suits their profile. We'll show you the options and what each one costs.

Get started

Ready to buy your first home?

Fifteen minutes, no obligation. You'll leave the call knowing your borrowing power, the schemes you could use and your next step.

Mobile0404 494 888 Emailanthony@financeo.com.au
OfficeSuite 5, 82–86 Pacific Highway,
St Leonards NSW 2065
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Home/Loans/First home buyers
First home buyer loans

Your first home, without the guesswork.

Deposit schemes, grants, stamp duty and pre-approval, explained in plain English. Anthony works out what you can borrow, which schemes you qualify for, and gets you ready to buy.

Built for
Book a 15-min call See schemes & grants
MFAA Member ★★★★★5.0 on Google 50+ lenders compared
A young couple holding up the keys outside their first home
Anthony Nocon
Anthony Nocon
Your broker, from first call to keys
Schemes & grants

Help you might not know you qualify for.

Federal and NSW programs can lower your deposit, your upfront costs, or both. Eligibility depends on your income, the property and where it is, so we check each one against your situation before you start looking.

A first home buyer at her kitchen table planning her savings Federal

Home Guarantee Scheme

The government guarantees part of your loan, so eligible buyers can purchase with a smaller deposit.

✓Buy with as little as a 5% deposit
✓No lenders mortgage insurance
A young couple walking up to their new townhouse NSW

First Home Owner Grant

A one-off payment for eligible buyers purchasing or building a brand-new home.

✓For new homes and house-and-land builds
✓Can be combined with other schemes
A first home buyer signing his contract NSW

Stamp duty exemptions

Eligible first home buyers pay no stamp duty, or a reduced amount, depending on the purchase price.

✓Applies to new and existing homes
✓Less cash needed upfront
Parents and their adult daughter on the back deck Family

Family guarantee

A parent uses equity in their home as security for part of your loan, with their exposure limited.

✓Avoid lenders mortgage insurance
✓Guarantee can be released later

Eligibility rules, price caps and amounts change. We confirm the current rules for your situation.

Who it's for

Built around where you're starting from.

Every first home buyer starts somewhere different. These are the situations we help with most, and each one changes which lender and structure makes sense.

01

Saving a smaller deposit

You don't always need 20%. With the right lender or a government scheme, you may be able to buy with as little as 5% and reduce or avoid lenders mortgage insurance.

02

Pre-approval for auction day

Know your limit before Saturday. We arrange pre-approval with a lender whose valuation and policy suit the kind of property you're chasing.

03

Self-employed or casual income

Contract, casual, ABN or bonus-heavy income. Some lenders assess it far better than others, and we know which ones.

How it works

From first call to keys in hand

A couple on a call with their broker
STEP 01

A 15-minute call

Your savings, your income and the kind of place you're after. No documents needed yet.

Anthony taking a couple through their options
STEP 02

Your buying plan

Borrowing power, the schemes you qualify for, upfront costs and two or three lender options side by side.

Reviewing loan documents
STEP 03

Pre-approval

We prepare the application, lodge it and get you a pre-approval you can make offers and bid with.

Anthony shaking hands with new home owners
STEP 04

Settlement and beyond

We handle formal approval through to settlement, then review your rate every year.

Our first home buyer services

Know what you're getting before you commit.

Your first home loan is a big step, and not every lender or broker offers the same support. When you're comparing your options, check they cover everything you need.

Service
Banks
Other brokers
Financeo
Compare 50+ lenders and hundreds of home loans
✕
?
✓
No fee to you for our service
✓
✓
✓
We manage the application from start to settlement
✕
?
✓
Help applying for the Home Guarantee Scheme, grants and stamp duty concessions
✕
?
✓
We liaise with your solicitor or conveyancer
✕
?
✓
Rate reviews after you settle, so your loan stays competitive
✕
?
✓
5.0 stars on Google
✕
?
✓
Book a 15-min call
✓Included✕Not offered?Varies by broker

First home buyer questions

Often less than people think. A 20% deposit avoids lenders mortgage insurance, but many buyers purchase with 5–10% using a government scheme, a guarantor or a lender that suits their profile. We'll show you the options and what each one costs.

LMI is a one-off premium most lenders charge when you borrow more than 80% of the property's value. It protects the lender, not you. Government schemes, guarantors and some professional packages can remove it.

It depends on your income, the property price, where you're buying and whether the home is new or established. We check the federal and NSW schemes against your situation on the first call.

Most pre-approvals last around 90 days, and some lenders offer longer. If yours is close to expiring we can usually refresh it with updated payslips and bank statements.

Stamp duty (unless you're exempt), conveyancing, building and pest inspections, loan fees and moving costs. We give you a full upfront costs estimate so there are no surprises at settlement.

Get started

Ready to buy your first home?

Fifteen minutes, no obligation. You'll leave the call knowing your borrowing power, the schemes you could use and your next step.

Mobile0404 494 888 Emailanthony@financeo.com.au
OfficeSuite 5, 82–86 Pacific Highway,
St Leonards NSW 2065
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