Australia’s Feb Interest Rate Cut: What It Means for Borrowers and the Property Market in 2025
The RBA's recent rate cut and what it means for home owners, borrowers and prospective home buyers in 2025. Get on top of the latest news.
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Eligibility for a home loan depends on many things, which includes your credit score. Your credit score is calculated by an assessment of how risky or trustworthy you are to possible lenders in regards to paying your loan back. Everyone’s situation is different, and there are some lenders that will consider poor credit rating, defaults and even discharged bankrupt. Reach out to us if your credit history is of concern to you regarding a new home loan.
Related FAQs
What Is The First Home Owners Grant?
The first home owners grant is a government grant developed to assist eligible first home owners to purchase a new home or build their home by offering a grant.
How Do I Apply For The First Home Owners Grant?
Applying for the First Home Owner Grant should be done at the same time as applying for your home loan. Our affiliated brokers will help with the application. You can also request an application from the office of state revenue directly.
How much is this First Home Owner Grant?
Each state has different rules and pays different grant amounts. The grant can vary from $5,000 in some states to $20,000 in others. In NSW, first home buyers purchasing a brand new first home will receive $10,000 first home owners grant up to a cost price of $750,000. States now require the property you purchase to be "brand new" to qualify for the first home owners grant.
If my partner & I are both eligible for the first home owners grant, do we get it twice?
No. When putting through an application, only one person in the application can be granted the FHOG. You also must make sure your partner hasn’t previously used or received the grant in Australia, as it may be denied.
Does Rateseeker help with investments home loans?
We sure do! Rateseeker has many major banks & non bank lenders to choose from to help achieve your property investment goals. Fill out our form and one of our affiliated brokers will get in touch with you to to work out how they can help.
