First home buyers
Be prepared
Research and plan ahead. Be sure you know what type of property you want - is it a unit, a townhouse or a house? Our Property Insights Reports will provide you with information on recent comparable sales in your area. Make sure you're clear on your budget, based on what you can afford to repay each month.
Learn as much as you can
Before you make an offer on a property, it helps to do some research – take a look at the sale price of similar properties in the area, median house price and rental yields.
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Learn how much you could borrow.
Receive indicative approval in under 15 minutes.
A home loan expert will call you once you have submitted your application to talk through next steps.
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Advantage Package
Advantage Package1 could offer you discounts for the life of your loan
Receive a discount on your eligible home loan interest rate and nil transaction fees on your linked Complete Freedom account (Annual fee of $3952 applies)
Advantage Package also offers access to discounts available when you take up selected credit cards, insurance and wealth products
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Home Loan tools and calculators
To help you into your new home, view our full range of fixed rate, variable rate and package options.
Calculate how much you could borrow and what this could mean for your budget.
Important information
Conditions, fees and credit criteria apply.
Before making a decision, it’s best to read the terms and conditions:
- Residential Loan Agreement - General Terms and Conditions
- Loan Accounts - Charges for specific services and accounts
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1. Discounts on products apply at time of application when you tell us you’re an Advantage Package customer.
2. Advantage Package Conditions of Use and Terms and Conditions apply and are available at bankofmelbourne.com.au. Annual fee, currently $395, applies.