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First Home Buyers

Your first home. A big decision. A clearer way forward.

 Buying your first home can feel exciting, complicated and sometimes overwhelming. UrbanCrest Mortgage Solutions can help you understand the finance considerations, explore lending options and navigate the process with greater confidence. 

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FIRST HOME
CALCULATE YOUR BORROWING POWER

Starting Your First Home Journey

You don't need to have everything figured out before you start the conversation.

 

Buying your first home involves more than finding a property you love.

Understanding how much you may be able to borrow, how much you may need upfront and what type of loan structure may suit your circumstances can help you approach the process with greater clarity.

At UrbanCrest, we start by understanding your circumstances and what you're hoping to achieve, then help you work through the finance considerations involved.

What You Need to Consider

Deposit

Borrowing Capacity

Borrowing Capacity

 Understanding how much you have available towards your purchase can help establish your starting position. 

Borrowing Capacity

Borrowing Capacity

Borrowing Capacity

 Your income, expenses, existing commitments and other financial information can influence how lenders assess your borrowing capacity. 

Upfront Costs

Borrowing Capacity

Loan Structure

 Your purchase may involve costs beyond the property price, including government charges, conveyancing and other transaction costs. 

Loan Structure

Our Future Plans

Loan Structure

 Interest rate, repayment type, loan term and features can all be relevant when considering a home loan. 

Property Choice

Our Future Plans

Our Future Plans

 The type, location and value of the property can influence lending considerations and lender requirements. 

Our Future Plans

Our Future Plans

Our Future Plans

 Consider how the loan may fit with your circumstances and plans as your life changes. 

What Could You Need Upfront?

 The purchase price isn't the only amount you'll need to consider when buying your first home.


The costs that apply can vary depending on your circumstances, property type, location and applicable government rules. 

USE OUR CALCULATORS

Deposit & Borrowing Capacity

How Much Deposit Do I Need?

How Much Deposit Do I Need?

How Much Deposit Do I Need?

 The amount you contribute towards a property purchase can affect the loan amount, loan-to-value ratio and potentially other lending considerations.
 

Depending on your circumstances and lender requirements, there may be different pathways available to eligible borrowers.

How Much Could I Borrow?

How Much Deposit Do I Need?

How Much Deposit Do I Need?

 Borrowing capacity is assessed differently by each lender and can depend on factors such as income, existing debts, living expenses and other financial commitments. 

TRY OUR BORROWING POWER CALCULATOR

Finding a Loan That Fits

 

There isn't necessarily one home loan that is right for every first-home buyer.

Your circumstances, deposit, income, expenses, property plans and preferences can all influence which lending options may be relevant.

We can help you understand the differences between available loan structures and consider the features that may matter to you.

🔄📉Variable Rate Loans

Flexibility may be important depending on your circumstances. 

🔒💰Fixed Rate Loans

Can provide repayment certainty during the fixed period, subject to the product's conditions 

🔀🏠Split Loans

Combines fixed and variable portions within the overall loan structure. 

🏠📉Principal & Interest

Repayments include both principal and interest, reducing the loan balance over time. 

First Home Buyer Schemes & Concessions

 

Depending on where you live and your circumstances, you may be eligible for government programs, concessions or other initiatives designed to assist eligible first-home buyers.

Eligibility requirements, property price thresholds, income limits and other conditions can apply and may change over time.

UrbanCrest can help you understand the finance considerations relevant to your circumstances, while current government eligibility requirements should always be checked before making a decision.

Deposit Assistance

 Explore whether an applicable government initiative may help eligible buyers purchase with a lower deposit. 

Stamp Duty Concessions

 Depending on your circumstances and property purchase, concessions or exemptions may potentially apply. 

Government Home Buyer Programs

 Different programs may have different eligibility requirements, property limits and conditions. 

TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR CIRCUMSTANCES

From First Conversation to First Home

1 - Initial Conversation

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

2 - Understand Your Position

 Tell us about your circumstances and what you're looking to achieve. 

2 - Understand Your Position

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

2 - Understand Your Position

 Review your income, expenses, deposit and existing commitments.

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

 Understand an indicative borrowing range and potential loan considerations. 

4 - Explore Loan Options

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

03 - Explore Your Borrowing Position

Consider available lending options and structures. 

5 - Find Your Property

6 - Submit Your Application

6 - Submit Your Application

  Search for a property within a price range that makes sense for your circumstances. 

6 - Submit Your Application

6 - Submit Your Application

6 - Submit Your Application

  Prepare and submit the relevant documentation and application. 

7 - Settlement

6 - Submit Your Application

7 - Settlement

  Work towards settlement and becoming a homeowner.

First Home Buyer FAQs

The amount required can vary depending on your circumstances, the lender, property and applicable lending requirements. A lower deposit may also have additional implications that should be considered.  


Borrowing capacity depends on factors such as income, expenses, existing commitments and lender assessment criteria. Our borrowing power calculator can provide an indicative starting point, but it isn't a loan approval. 


Depending on your circumstances and property purchase, you may need to consider government charges, conveyancing, inspections, lender fees and other transaction-related costs. 


Some eligible borrowers may have access to lending or government initiatives that can support a lower-deposit purchase, subject to eligibility and applicable conditions. 


Both fixed and variable loans can have different benefits, limitations and features. The appropriate structure depends on your circumstances, preferences and objectives.
 


 Some lenders offer guarantor arrangements, subject to their eligibility requirements and the circumstances of the borrower and guarantor.
 


Depending on your circumstances, a lender may provide an indication of borrowing capacity or pre-approval subject to its assessment process and conditions. Pre-approval isn't the same as unconditional loan approval.
 


Ready to Start Your First Home Journey?

 You don't need to know all the answers before you start. Let's have a conversation about your circumstances, your goals and the finance considerations that may be relevant. 

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR FIRST HOME
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