Gold Coast Sydney

A couple sharing the happy news that their first home loan has been approved

Your first front door

Turn “one day” into a plan you can understand.

Your first home comes with big hopes and a lot of unfamiliar language. We help you work out a comfortable budget, understand the loan process and move forward with fewer surprises.

A confident first step starts before the property search.

Before you fall for a particular home, it helps to know what you can responsibly afford and what a lender is likely to consider. We work through your deposit, income, regular commitments and likely buying costs so your search begins with a clearer range.

When you are ready, we compare suitable loan options, explain conditional approval and help organise the documents. We stay involved through valuation, formal approval and settlement, translating each stage into the next practical action.

How we help

Advice shaped around the decision—not a product shelf.

01

Know your starting point

Build a realistic view of deposit, purchase costs, repayments and borrowing capacity.

02

Compare with context

Understand rates, fees, features and eligibility rather than relying on one number.

03

Have someone beside you

Get practical guidance from preparation and pre-approval through to settlement.

Prepare for the conversation

A few useful things to have nearby.

You do not need a perfect folder before contacting us. These details simply help us understand the position sooner.

  • Photo identification
  • Recent proof of income
  • Savings and transaction history
  • Existing debts and regular expenses
  • A sense of your property budget

Questions, answered

What people often ask about first home buyers.

These are general answers. Your own options depend on your circumstances and lender assessment.

Do I need a full 20% deposit?

Not in every case. Options depend on lender policy, your position and any eligible schemes or support. A smaller deposit may involve additional costs or conditions.

Should I get pre-approval before looking?

Conditional approval can help you understand a likely price range, but it is not a guarantee of final approval. The property and updated circumstances still need assessment.

What costs sit outside the purchase price?

Depending on the property and location, costs can include government charges, conveyancing, inspections, insurance and lender fees. We help you prepare a broader budget.

Customer experiences

Good service, in their words.

Selected five-star Google reviews, reproduced in full. Loan Base’s overall Google rating is 4.9 from 138 reviews, checked 24 September 2026.

★★★★★Google review
Loan Base showed great initiative and care to achieve the best possible outcomes with my loans. Highly recommend
★★★★★Google review
Can we please thank you and your team for again providing such a great service. You make the whole process seamless and easy to navigate.
★★★★★Google review
Fantastic service these guys provide, as a first home buyer with little to no knowledge of the home loan world they helped me navigate my way through. They cut through the noise and jargon of the lenders and make things as simple as possible.
★★★★★Google review
Excellent communication with the team. I would highly recommend.
★★★★★Google review
So good! Super efficient with a high level of communication along the way. Very friendly and a pleasure to deal with .
★★★★★Google review
Exceptional service very professional, understanding and helpful in every step of the process

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A clearer next step

Ready to explore first home buyers with a real person beside you?