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

Buying your first home is a significant milestone, but it can also feel overwhelming. At Total Choice Home Loans, we specialise in helping first home buyers navigate the process from start to settlement. Total Choice has access to all sorts of Home Loan options from banks and lenders across Australia. Our aim is to make the journey of buying your first home as smooth as possible. Whether you need help with understanding interest rates, or want to check eligibility to access lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) waivers, and government grants and incentives, our experts are here to guide you every step of the way.

Understanding your financial situation is crucial when applying for a home loan. At Total Choice Home Loans, we assist you in evaluating your borrowing capacity and advise on how your credit history can impact your loan amount. It’s important to gather all necessary documents, such as bank statements, to paint a clear picture of your finances. We offer insights into both variable and fixed interest rate options so you can make an informed choice that suits your needs.

For first home buyers, navigating potential savings such as first home owner grants (FHOG) and stamp duty exemptions can be beneficial. These incentives can significantly reduce the initial costs associated with buying a home. Additionally, we help first home buyers check eligibility for possible interest rate discounts and LMI waivers, providing a financial advantage during this exciting process.

When it comes to the application process, having a streamlined approach can make all the difference. At Total Choice Home Loans, we offer a straightforward application process that helps you apply for a home loan with ease. Our team works diligently to get you pre-approved, giving you a clear understanding of your budget before you start house hunting. We also provide advice on loan to value ratio (LVR) considerations, which play a key role in determining your borrowing power and the terms of your loan.

We can provide advice with Parental Guarantees, government HGS guarantees, 100% home loan options and other LMI waivers for Medical Professionals, Accountants and Solicitors. We aim to find the best solution, putting your interests ahead of ours and the banks’.

As you step into the property market, Total Choice Home Loans ensures you have access to banks and lenders nationwide, providing a range of options for tailoring your first Home Loan. Whether you're exploring an offset account or different interest rate structures, our expert advice supports your decision-making process.

Buying your first home is an exciting journey, and with Total Choice Home Loans by your side, you can proceed with confidence. Our expertise in the Fremantle area ensures personalised advice that aligns with local market conditions. Contact us today to start your journey towards homeownership and discover how we can assist you in accessing the best Home Loan options from banks and lenders across Australia.

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The Loan Processs

1. Consultation with Your Mortgage Broker

Your journey to securing a property loan begins with an initial consultation with Jonathan, the Principal at Total Choice Home Loans, with over 20 years Mortgage Broking experience. This can be organised online with Zoom or Teams or at the HQ office in Fremantle. Whether you're buying a first home, upgrading to a bigger home, considering buying an investment property or commercial real estate, Jonathan will discuss your property goals, explain the application process, and assess your current financial situation. This meeting sets the stage for finding the right loan options. Jonathan will also outline various loan types from banks and lenders across Australia, helping you access the best deals. To provide you with options and make the consultation a productive meeting, we will require you to provide us with some initial information so we can do some preparation. All personal information is held securely with 2FA protection and kept safe.

2. Financial Assessment

Jonathan will thoroughly evaluate your financial situation, including your income, expenses, assets, liabilities, credit history, and home equity. This comprehensive assessment is crucial to determining your borrowing capacity and the loan amount you can apply for. Your broker will help you understand key financial terms like loan-to-value ratio (LVR), interest rate discounts, and lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) that might apply based on your specific financial position. Any Government incentives can be analysed and discussed at this time.

3. Exploring Loan Options

After assessing your financial situation, Jonathan and the team will compare various loan products from multiple lenders, considering your requirements and objectives with factors like interest rates, fees, repayment terms, and loan features. Jonathan will also help you understand the differences between fixed and variable loan rates, offset accounts, funding requirement, costs to purchase and the implications of each option on your future repayments. The aim is to find a loan that best suits your needs, whether you're looking for a home loan, investment loan, or a loan to fund another property purchase. We also try to educate you throughout the process so you have a better understanding of what is going on.

4. Pre-Approval Process

One of the first major milestones is receiving loan pre-approval. Most real estate agents will want to know you are ready to purchase with a valid lender pre-approval. This process involves getting an initial indication from a lender regarding how much you may be able to borrow. Pre-approval helps you set a realistic budget and gives you more confidence when making offers on properties. It also strengthens your position in the local property market, showing sellers that you’re a serious buyer. We also find this cements your conviction to be able to make the next step in making an actual offer on a property, or house and land package.

5. Submitting the Loan Application

After choosing the loan product that works best for you, Jonathan and the team will assist you with the formal loan application. They will manage the paperwork, request any necessary supporting documents such as bank statements, and submit your loan application to your chosen lender. The Total Choice Team will liaise with the lender throughout the application process, keeping you informed about the progress and addressing any issues that arise. Once you have had an offer accepted, we will work with all parties to ensure a smooth transition to formal approval and settlement. The Total Choice (TCHL) Team will work with the lender, real estate agent, settlement agent, government bodies and other parties to make sure there are no surprises.

  1. Loan Approval & Final Steps

Once your loan is approved, the TCHL Team will guide you through the next steps. This typically includes reviewing the loan agreement, ensuring all terms and conditions are understood, and arranging for any additional insurance coverage, such as mortgage insurance. The team will also help you set up repayment options and advise on strategies for managing your loan effectively over time.

7. Property Settlement & Ownership

Once all the documentation is in order, the final settlement takes place. This is when the loan is formally advanced, and ownership of the property is transferred to you. Your settlement agent will be responsible for ensuring all the monies are distributed and contracts finalised with the titles changing hands on settlement day. We have several settlement agents who offer an excellent service we work closely with to ensure all communication and professional service is maintained at all times as we transition the process to them to finalise. After settlement, your lender will typically offer online access to your loan, and you’ll begin managing your loan repayments, helping you stay on top of your financial commitments. Total Choice will be able to assist with where to find the right information and depending on the lender can assist with setting up accounts. After settlement you can always check in with our team to query anything.

8. Loan reviews

Total Choice Team will periodically reach out to offer a review of your loan interest rate and as your personal circumstances change over time, we find your loan requirements will also change, so we are available to chat again in the future to discuss any new lending requirements you may have. We find that our happy clients will return and as we already have a relationship with you, we can act faster to provide updated advice and information to you. We provide an ongoing relationship with you, not just a transaction. We do not normally charge for our services as the lender will pay us if the loan settles. This is not a fee added in your loan contract but all commissions we receive are disclosed to you regardless of where they are paid.

9. Protecting what's simportant

An often-overlooked aspect of the home buying process is to look at your own personal safety net, or risk insurance. What happens if something goes wrong down the track with health issues of either the income earners, or the child carer, life can be turned upside down very quickly. We do not directly provide risk insurance advice, but we do know from direct experience of what can happen when you or your partner has a health issue affecting capacity to work or care for dependants. We strongly recommend having a look at your personal risk insurance levels, which can be reviewed and (increased) or adjusted to suit your new debt commitment, to protect your equity in case of illness, sickness or injury. We have worked with professionals who can provide this advice (initial consultation is complimentary) for many years and will be able to help get this advice with a non-pushy qualified Financial Professional. This is a service additional to our main business, but we feel very important to not overlook in this process.

Our Recent Reviews

Jonathan and Linda was great to work with to get our finance approved. I would recommend Total Choice Home Loans to anyone. Total Choice really put in the extra effort to ensure our finances were structured to ensure we get the best structured deal.

Francois Steyl

Absolutely the best. Jon’s advice is totally reliable, and he’s totally solutions focussed. Wouldn’t trust anyone else.

Kelly Douglas

Jonathan, Linda and the Team at Total Choice literally performed miracles in order for me to purchase my new home. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Without Jonathan's experience, reputation and local connections with the right ...

Victoria Caswell

It is the fourth time I deal with Total Choice Home Loans for my mortgages and every time have received stellar service and advice that has facilitated the process of house purchases and sales. I strongly recommend Jonathan and his team!! They go out of their way to provide a comprehensive service that goes beyond my expectations.

Marylene Gagne

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are your mortgage brokers licensed and accredited?

All of our Mortgage Brokers are accredited and members of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia. They are extremely professional and provide exceptional service across a range of lending options.

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