Buyers Guide
You have decided to enter the property market for the first time - but what next? Buying a house is a big financial commitment, and can be a lengthy exercise. Here is a home buyer’s guide that provides advice to help make the home-buying experience as easy and problem free as possible. You will find all the information you need about the process from house hunting and applying for a bond to transferring a house into your name.
Applying for a bond
When your Offer to Purchase contract is accepted, gather all the relevant documents required to apply for a bond. Choose a mortgage originator or go to the Banks directly to apply for a home loan.
How bonds work
In simple terms, a bond is a loan for which your house functions as the collateral. Find out how they work…
Read more...How do I get a bond?
Now that the Buyer and Seller have come to an agreement and have both signed the Offer to Purchase, it is time to apply for a bond.
Read more...Relevant documents you will need
Once you have decided where to apply for your bond and which option suits you best it's time to present the following important documents…
Read more...The bond approval process
Once your chosen bank has received all the relevant documents, the mortgage approval process begins.
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