Darwin First Home Buyer

Finding the right loan

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Whether you are buying your first home, purchasing an investment property, refinancing an existing property or simply looking to switch your current home loan and get a better rate, Arafura Finance Brokers tailor our service to your own needs.

With all the professionals under one roof, you’ll be guided smoothly through the entire process to help you find the right home loan.

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Avoid confusion about home loan pre-approvals

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Confused about home loan pre-approvals? Here’s everything you need to know before you start house hunting.

What information do you need?

First, your broker will want to build a comprehensive picture of your finances. To do this, you’ll need to provide evidence of everything including:

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How a guarantor can help you secure finance

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When you’re desperately trying to save up a deposit for a home and just see the prices of property climbing and climbing, it’s difficult to remain patient. But there is another way: a guarantor can help.

If you don’t have a substantial deposit for a home loan, there are still a number of ways to obtain credit. These are known as family pledges and there are two types available to borrowers: service guarantees and security guarantees.

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What to expect from your first meeting with your mortgage broker

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If you’re looking for a home loan but are inexperienced with finance brokers, attending your first appointment with a broker can be a nervous experience. Getting a home loan, after all, can be quite complex for a first-timer. There are lots of brokers around and there is a lot to learn. But there are many steps you can take to be confident that your appointment will be a success.

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5 Questions Potential First-Home Buyers Should Ask Themselves

Questions Potential First-Home Buyers Should Ask Themselves

As a new home owner, you may be asked by friends and family interested in buying their first home what to consider before diving in. Here are five tips you can pass on. 

1. Is it the right time?

Moving house can be stressful and time-consuming, so consider whether it’s suitable right now. Will your children need to move school? Are there work obligations that could make a move challenging? If you’re planning major life changes like having a baby, you’ll need to factor these in.

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Managing a complex property transaction

For most people, selling one property is stressful enough. Imagine how tricky it is to manage the sale of two properties and refinance two additional properties, all while buying your dream home. This is exactly the situation Nicholas Kirlew, an MFAA accredited credit adviser and Director of Arafura Finance Brokers, handled for his clients Peter and Sara, a couple in their mid-30s.

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