First Home Buyers Guide

Buying your first home? It can be hard to know where to start. Our first buyer's guide contains all you need to know about making one of your biggest investments ever. If you need help or just want advice, talk to one of our Home Loan Specialists and get started on your home buying journey.

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Getting Started

You're starting your journey to home ownership - Congratulations! Buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you’ll do. Here's a selection of helpful articles to get you into your first home sooner.

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Help is on hand to get you into your first home!

Saving for your first home can be difficult. See how our Head Start Family Guarantee can help you.

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How much do I need to buy a house?

This handy guide will run you through some of the main upfront (and less obvious costs) involved when buying a home!

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What you need to know when buying your first home

Buying your first home can be an exciting, but sometimes overwhelming process.

To help you get started Regional Australia Bank has created a cheat sheet of everything you need to know - from getting your finances ready through to securing your dream property.

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Five of the best tips to help you save for a new home

The property market is hard to break into, yet with some smart saving strategies you might be making your way onto the property ladder sooner than you think.

How a Regional Australia Bank home loan specialist can help you

Buying your first home can overwhelming. The number of forms, requirements and jargon can make you wonder whether it's worth all the effort. We've been there, and we're here to help arm you with the right information, so you can shop for a house, apply for a mortgage, and close the deal with confidence.

When you're ready, our home loan specialists will be by your side, to answer your questions and take you through the first steps. It's easier than you think to get started on your home buying journey. Get some no obligation, friendly support and book an appointment to speak with a Home Loan Specialist today.

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Want to know more about home loans?

We know the home loan process can be confusing at times, but at Regional Australia Bank we like to make the complex, simple.

We've simplified and compiled a list of questions we frequently get asked about, such as "How much deposit do I need?" or "What's the difference between a variable and fixed rate?"

Be sure to check out our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more.

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Are you eligible for the First Home Owner Grant?

The First Home Owner Grant assists first home owners to purchase their home. See if you qualify here.