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Home loans for first home buyers: A beginner’s guide
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Securing your first home loan is easier with careful planning. Start by researching recent sales on Trade Me Property Insights to set a budget and aim to save a 20% deposit.
Before applying, improve your finances by reducing debt and demonstrating genuine savings. Seek expert advice from a mortgage broker or bank and explore support options like Kiwisaver withdrawals or a Kāinga Ora First Home Loan. Getting pre-approval is the crucial next step before you start searching.
Get an idea of what your budget needs to be
Get your deposit together
Sort your finances out
Sorting out your finances will make getting your first home loan much easier.
Speak to a professional about home loans for first home buyers
Get as much help as you can
Find the one (or a few)
Arranging finance should be one of the first things you do when buying a home.
Make an offer or bid at auction
Settle and move in
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