We'll help you understand the loan types, grants and incentives to get you into your First Home

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, and at Relax Home Loans, we are committed to making this pivotal moment as smooth as possible. Our expertise in assisting first home buyers ensures that you access Home Loan options from banks and lenders across Australia with confidence. Whether you're based in Point Cook, Victoria, or anywhere in the nation, our tailored services help you understand the intricacies of buying a home, from interest rates to stamp duty considerations. Let us help you get pre-approved for your first Home Loan and explore the best financial solutions for your needs.

For first home buyers, understanding the financial landscape is crucial. One of the initial steps is determining your borrowing capacity, which will guide your home buying budget. We assist you in assessing your credit history and loan amount, ensuring that you’re well-prepared when applying for a home loan. By evaluating your financial situation, we help you check eligibility to access lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waivers, which can significantly reduce upfront costs. Furthermore, we guide you through the application process to access first home owner grants (FHOG), offering a financial boost as you embark on purchasing your first property.

When it comes to choosing the right loan type, we provide insights into both variable interest rate and fixed interest rate options. Understanding these can help you decide which suits your long-term financial goals. For those looking to maximise savings, we discuss features like an offset account, which can lower the interest payable on your loan. Additionally, interest rate discounts are often available through our strong relationships with lenders, potentially saving you money over the life of your loan. We’re also here to assist if you're considering an investment loan application for your first investment property, offering competitive investment loan options.

Relax Home Loans ensures you have access to banks and lenders nationwide, allowing you to select from a variety of Home Loan options. Our streamlined application process simplifies buying your first home. We guide you through each step, from gathering bank statements to understanding the importance of the loan to value ratio (LVR) in securing favourable terms. As the property market evolves, our team remains up-to-date with current trends and changes, providing you with informed advice and strategies. Our aim is to make applying for a home loan a straightforward experience, helping you feel confident in your decision-making.

Choosing Relax Home Loans as your trusted partner means embarking on your first home purchase journey with clarity and support. We summarise key points such as understanding borrowing capacity, leveraging available grants, and exploring diverse interest rate options. Our commitment is to provide a seamless experience so that buying your first home is both rewarding and manageable. Reach out today to explore how our services can help you achieve your home ownership dreams. Let’s get started on securing your future and making your first home a reality.

Understanding the Lending Process at Relax Home Loans

Step 1: Discovery Conversation

At Relax Home Loans, we begin your home loan journey with a friendly, in-depth conversation with your dedicated broker. Whether you’re buying your first home, investing, or refinancing, we listen closely to understand your goals, financial situation, and unique needs. We dive deep to get a complete picture, then start researching loan options tailored just for you. Our mission is to keep the process simple and stress-free, so we can get started as quickly as possible for you.

Step 2: Financial Assessment

With care and expertise, we thoroughly review your financial situation—your income, savings, assets, liabilities, and credit history. This helps us determine your borrowing capacity and estimate affordable repayments. We’ll also explore eligibility for benefits like interest rate discounts or first-home buyer grants. To make things clear, we’ll present a preliminary proposal, collaborating closely with you to refine it so it perfectly suits your needs.

Step 3: Strategy Meeting

Here, we craft a personalised plan. Your broker presents a handpicked selection of loan options from trusted lenders, tailored to your goals—be it a fixed-rate, variable-rate, offset, interest-only repayments, or a bridging loan. We break down the pros and cons of each approach in plain language. At Relax Home Loans, we aim to go above and beyond to ensure you feel empowered to make a decision that’s clearly in your best interest.

Step 4: Pre-Approval

Pre-approval gives you the confidence to shop for your dream home. We manage the entire process, collecting documents like pay slips, tax returns, and bank statements to secure your pre-approval. This clarifies your budget and strengthens your position in the property market, so you can move quickly without stress. With Relax Home Loans, we make this step seamless, freeing you to focus on finding the perfect property.

Step 5: Application Submission

Once you’ve selected your ideal loan, we take the reins. Our team submits your application, oversees all paperwork, and keeps you and the lender informed as we work toward formal approval. We manage every detail, resolving any questions to ensure a smooth, hassle-free experience. At Relax Home Loans, we lift the burden off your shoulders, making the application process as effortless as possible.

Step 6: Loan Approval & Settlement

Once your loan is approved, our team will be available to guide you through the final agreement, ensuring you understand rates, fees, and repayment terms. We will ensure we’re keeping an eye on everything so that it all comes together smoothly. At settlement, you’ll receive your keys, and we’ll celebrate this milestone with you. But our support doesn’t end here—Relax Home Loans is with you for the journey ahead.

Step 7: Customer Success

Our commitment to you is lifelong. Your broker remains your trusted partner, offering guidance on managing repayments, refinancing, or tapping into home equity for future investments. Our customer success team proactively advocates for you, negotiating better rates with your lender or helping you switch if better options arise. With Relax Home Loans, you get ongoing education and support, ensuring your homeownership journey stays simple and rewarding. Relax—we’ve got you covered!

Our Recent Reviews

I can’t recommend Steve and his team highly enough! From start to finish, they were absolutely amazing. Steve was so easy to talk to, always available to answer any questions (no matter how small), and kept me informed every step of the way. He made what could have been a stressful process feel smooth and straightforward. He also got me a great deal and made sure I fully understood all my options. It’s rare to find someone so genuinely helpful and kind in this space. I’m super happy with the whole experience! Thank you, Steve and team!

Tayla Kelly

As a first-time buyer, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Steve made the whole experience so much easier and less stressful. He was patient, clear, and always took the time to explain things in a way I could understand. I never felt rushed or confused—just fully supported throughout the entire process. He also secured me a excellent rate, which I’m so grateful for. Steve and his team were fantastic—professional, efficient, and incredibly helpful throughout. I also want to mention Danniella, who was amazing at keeping me updated every step of the way. She was always on top of things and kept me fully informed, which gave me real peace of mind throughout the process. A huge thank you to both Steve and Danniella! I would 100% recommend them!

Q S

As a first-time buyer, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Steve made the whole experience so much easier and less stressful. He was patient, clear, and always took the time to explain things in a way I could understand. I never felt rushed or confused—just fully supported throughout the entire process. He also secured me a excellent rate, which I’m so grateful for. Steve and his team were fantastic—professional, efficient, and incredibly helpful throughout. I also want to mention Daniella, who was amazing at keeping me updated every step of the way. She was always on top of things and kept me fully informed, which gave me real peace of mind throughout the process. A huge thank you to both Steve and Daniella! I would 100% recommend them!

Que S

The name is not wrong......Steve and Danniella are an amazing team. With our family growing from 4 to 5, we found ourselves needing a bigger home and needing a bridging loan. Prior to speaking with Steve about it, even the thought about it ...

Linda Moore

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of interest rates can you offer?

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.

Is it cheaper to refinance with a bank?

Working with a local mortgage broker can help you secure a better home loan with lower interest rates or minimal fees. While we can evaluate loan options from different lenders for you, refinancing with the bank means that you only have access to a limited set of options from one lender.

Are your mortgage brokers licensed and accredited?

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.

Can you only help with Home Loans?

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.

Can you help First Home Buyers?

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.

Can you help with refinancing an existing Mortgage?

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.

Why should I use a Mortgage Broker?

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.