Learn:Buying a new home
Do’s and Don’ts when making an offer on a home
After searching high and low for the perfect property, you’re ready to buy! Now, the next step is making an offer that the seller can’t decline. But how do you make one that can help you stand out from the other buyers without overpaying?
17 Dec 2024
First-time home buyer checklist
Buying a home for the first time can be overwhelming. It’s important to get all your tasks sorted so nothing falls through the cracks. To help you out, we’ve created this useful checklist for first-time home buyers.
13 Dec 2024
Does paying your mortgage weekly or fortnightly save you money?
Choose whether to make repayments on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis. Find out how to save some money on your home loan repayments.
29 Jul 2024
Average House Prices in Australia
The steadily growing house prices can be attributed to several factors including inflation, population growth, supply and demand, interest rates, and tax policies, to name a few.
18 Apr 2024
Pros and cons of buying off-the-plan
Wondering if you should buy off the plan? Here are some pros and cons of buying a property off-the-plan.
19 Mar 2024
Stamp duty explained: state-by-state guide
Stamp duty is a tax imposed by state governments in Australia on the purchase of assets such as real estate. This includes title transfers in real estate, vehicles, insurance policies and home loans.
19 Mar 2024
Tips for buying a house alone
If you are single, home ownership is a daunting prospect. You are making a huge financial decision on your own, relying completely on your own ability to pay. Here are several things you can do to help you buy a house alone.
25 Sep 2023
Difference between official cash rate and mortgage interest rate
When discussions about the cash rate and interest rates come up, novice homebuyers may be left scratching their heads. We explain what the cash rate is and how it affects mortgage interest rates.
09 Aug 2023
Expression of Interest: What does it mean?
There is a lot of terminology to wrap your head around if you are new to the real estate game, so you may not know what EOI means. Huh, what’s that? This article will run through the definition of an EOI, how it works, and the pros and cons from both sides of the fence (buyer or seller).
06 Jun 2023
Borrowing Power Calculator
Calculate in just a few minutes how much you can borrow for a home by entering your income and expenses in to the loans.com.au Borrowing Capacity calculator.
EALSP Calculator
The loans.com.au extra and lump sum payment calculator helps you see how much you could potentially save by making extra repayments or a one-off lump sum payment.
First Home Buyers & Owners Grant Calculator
Find out if you qualify for a First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) with the loans.com.au FHOG calculator.
Home equity calculator
Use our equity calculator below to estimate how much equity you are able to access.
Home loan calculator
Our home loan calculator helps you estimate what your mortgage repayments could be. Our calculator allows you to choose repayment frequency, loan term, extra repayments and more.
Interest-only mortgage calculator
LMI calculator
Use the loans.com.au LMI calculator to see how much lenders mortgage insurance you may have to pay to buy a property.
LVR calculator
Calculate your percentage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) to discover your eligible loan rate and whether you need to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).
Offset calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how much sooner you could pay off your loan, and how much interest could you save on your loan over time by using an offset sub-account.
Applying for a home loan
Find the answers to all of your questions about applying for a home loan in one place. From understanding your credit score to the documentation process, start your journey to own your dream home now!
First home buyers
Buying your first home can be an exciting experience. From understanding LMI and stamp duty to navigating the application process, loans.com.au is here to help.
Managing your home loan
Manage your loans.com.au home loan with ease. From understanding redraw facilities and offset sub-accounts to updating your repayment frequency.
Pre-Qualify FAQs
From streamlined packages to fully-featured loans, we have a low-rate home loan to suit your needs. Find the best home loan option for you here.
Types of home loans
Get the answers to all of your questions about variable and fixed interest rates, construction loans and refinancing, offset sub-accounts and redraw facilities and more.
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