Refinancing Basics: What Homeowners Should Know - Part II
Refinancing is not a decision to be taken lightly, so it's important to approach it with careful consideration.
Read moreOur easy-to-use calculators help estimate your borrowing capacity, required deposit and monthly repayments.
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Suburb | Adelaide |
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First home buyer | YES |
Property price | $350,000 |
Property type | Buy |
Suburb | Adelaide |
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Please note:
This calculation is not an offer of credit and is intended as a guide only.
With the Repayment Safeguard, your repayments are based on what you can afford and stay the same even if interest rates go up or down.
To apply for a loan with HomeStart you must:
Be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident
Be aged 18 years or over
Buy or build a home to live in within South Australia
Have a regular income (which can include Centrelink benefits)
Have a clear credit history (this means no paid or unpaid defaults, court judgements or a history of bankruptcy)
Not own another property
Thank you for expressing your interest in home ownership. We are delighted that you are exploring a home loan with HomeStart. If you wish to explore taking the next step or if you have any further questions, please call our friendly team on 1300 636 878. We’re available Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm.
* Fees and charges include establishment fee, valuation fee, conveyancing fees, settlement fee and government fees such as title search fees and stamp duty.
The Advantage Loan is combined with another HomeStart loan that suits your situation. No repayments are required until you have paid your HomeStart loan portion in full.
The Shared Equity Option is up to 25% of the purchase price as a repayment-free and interest-free loan.
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Refinancing is not a decision to be taken lightly, so it's important to approach it with careful consideration.
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