Rated 5 from 234 Reviews
Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it can also involve complex decisions. At Innovative Home Loans, we specialise in helping first home buyers across Caringbah, the Sutherland Shire, and beyond to access home loan options from banks and lenders across Australia. Our goal is to simplify the process, ensuring you can make informed choices about your financial situation and secure the best possible deal for your needs.
Understanding your borrowing capacity is crucial when buying your first home. We guide you through the process of applying for a home loan, helping you gather essential documents like bank statements and assess your credit history. Knowing your loan amount is key as it influences your loan to value ratio (LVR), which in turn impacts the interest rate you'll receive. Whether you're interested in a variable interest rate or a fixed interest rate, we offer tailored advice to suit your financial circumstances.
First home buyers often have access to special incentives such as first home owner grants (FHOG) and stamp duty concessions. Our team will check your eligibility to access these benefits, which can significantly reduce the upfront costs of buying a home. Additionally, we can help you explore options to access lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waivers, potentially saving you thousands. Our experts are well-versed in the latest property market trends and can provide insights to help you make sound decisions.
For those considering future investments, knowing about investment loan options is beneficial even at this early stage. Whether you plan to buy your first investment property soon after settling into your new home or years down the line, understanding the application process for an investment loan is valuable. We offer guidance on how to get pre-approved for future opportunities, ensuring you are well-prepared when the time comes. Exploring offset accounts and interest rate discounts can also play a role in managing your finances effectively.
At Innovative Home Loans, we pride ourselves on offering a streamlined application process, providing access to banks and lenders nationwide. This broad access ensures we can find competitive rates and terms that align with your goals. Our approach is tailored to each client, recognising the unique needs of first home buyers while offering personalised support throughout each step of buying your first home. From initial consultation to final approval, we are committed to making your journey as smooth as possible.
Your first home purchase marks a significant chapter in your life, and with our expertise, you can navigate this journey with confidence. We invite you to reach out to our team at Innovative Home Loans to discuss your options and begin the exciting process of buying your first home. Let us help you achieve this dream with ease and assurance.
Step 1: Initial Meeting
Begins with an in-depth conversation with your Finance & Mortgage Broker. We will take time to understand your property goals, financial situation, and any special circumstances that may apply. We will explain our process & next steps to get the ball rolling.
Step 2. Document Verification
You will receive a link to our online portal so you can easily provide us your information. We will also request the documents we need to verify your income, assets and other financial information.
Step 3: Loan Meeting
The next step involves your broker conducting a thorough evaluation of your financial position. This includes reviewing your income, bank statements, assets, liabilities, credit history, and savings. Your broker will then calculate your borrowing capacity, helping you understand how much you can afford to borrow and how much your monthly repayments might be. Your broker will also assess whether you qualify for any interest rate discounts or government schemes, like first-home buyer grants.
Step 4: Loan Selection
Based on your financial situation, your broker will research and present a list of loan options from a variety of lenders. These loans will be tailored to meet your needs and goals, whether you’re looking for a fixed interest rate loan, variable loan rates, or a more flexible loan that offers an offset account. Your broker will also explain the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) and help you weigh the pros and cons of each loan option, ensuring you’re making an informed decision.
Step 5: Application Submission
Once you’ve selected the right loan, your broker will manage the application process for you. They will submit your application to the lender and ensure that all required documents are provided. This may include additional paperwork such as proof of assets, liabilities, and other relevant financial information. Your broker will handle communication with the lender, addressing any questions they may have and ensuring a smooth, streamlined application process.
Step 6: Pre-Approval
Getting pre-approved for a loan gives you a clear understanding of your budget and strengthens your negotiating position when bidding for a property. Pre-approval also gives you confidence to act quickly in the local property market and avoid the risk of missing out on your desired property.
Step 7: Loan Approval & Settlement
After your loan is approved, your broker team will assist in reviewing the final loan agreement, ensuring that all terms, including interest rate, fees, and repayment schedules, are understood. They will also help set up your repayment structure, loan document signing & liaising with your solicitor & the lender. Once settlement is confirmed, your property ownership is officially complete, and you’ll receive access to the property.
Step 7: Ongoing Support
Once your loan is settled, your Finance & Mortgage Broker remains available for ongoing support. This may include advising on managing your loan repayments, exploring the possibility of refinancing, or helping you tap into your home equity for future property purchases. Your broker’s role doesn’t end at settlement—they’ll be there to guide you through the entirety of your property ownership journey.
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Matthew Ashkar
Knowledgeable, Efficient, and Trustworthy. Without Lee and the Innovative Home Loans team, I don't think we would have been able to turn around a four-week settlement with back-to-back long weekends, but they made it happen. I'm still not sure how they did it. Throughout the entire 12-month process of house hunting, which became highly stressful towards the end with a short settlement period required, the team explored every avenue that was best for our family. This was the second time we have used Lee and the team, and I could not recommend them more highly. Knowledgeable, Efficient and Trustworthy, a rarity in the industry.
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Das Nair
Exceptional professional willing to go the extra mile to help clients
We take look at a wide range of products available from Banks, Credit Unions & other lenders across the country. This means we can search thousands of products and make sure we're always recommending the best Home Loans for our clients.
All of our Mortgage Brokers are accredited and members of the Finance Brokers Association of Australasia. They are extremely professional and provide exceptional service across a range of lending options.
We love helping First Home Buyers! We're experts at the entire process and can help you get the right Home Loan. We're also across the various schemes to help First Home Buyers such as the First Home Owners Grant and the various stamp duty exemptions available.
We can help with Home and Investment Loans, Construction Loans, Car Loans, Personal Loans and much more. If you're looking to borrow to buy something, we can probably help.
Of course! We believe that we can find the best interest rate for you to refinance to, whether it's a Home Loan or Investment Loan.
Mortgage Brokers are there to help you find the right loan whether it be from the major banks, smaller lenders or other sources. We have a broad range of products (more than any single lender can offer) which means we can do all the legwork to find the right loan for you.
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