Learn:Buying a new home
Important numbers to check when applying for a home loan
Here are the main ‘numbers’ you should stick in your mind before and after you apply for a home loan, such as the interest rate, loan term and your loan’s LVR.
17 Mar 2026
Most Affordable Suburbs in Australia
If you’re looking for a more affordable home, you need to know where to start your search. Real estate is a highly localised market, which means similar properties can cost drastically different depending on the suburb. Knowing where to buy a home is important for those who prioritise affordability.
06 Mar 2026
Buying a house or renting which is better?
While not everyone can afford to enter the housing market, there are those who have a choice: Do I continue to rent, or do I buy a property of my own?
19 Feb 2026
Average House Prices in Australia
The steadily growing house prices can be attributed to several factors including inflation, population growth, supply and demand, interest rates, and tax policies, to name a few.
26 Jan 2026
How to make an offer on a house
Making an offer on a house is the first step to getting the ball rolling in the home buying process, and doing it right can help you succeed in doing so. If you’ve found your dream home and are ready to buy, here’s a few tips on putting an offer down.
31 Oct 2025
Buying a townhouse pros and cons
Townhouses can be an affordable option for buyers who want the benefits of a house but don't want to live in an apartment.
12 Sep 2025
Guide to Buying a Second Property
The time has finally come. After scraping together all of your savings to buy your first home, you’re now in a position to sell up and get the next one.
04 Sep 2025
Buying a new home? Consider these factors first
Here are the things you should consider before buying a new home.
06 Aug 2025
What Aussie First Home Buyers Need to Know
Buying your first home in Australia? Discover key insights from Domain’s First-Home Buyer Report 2025 to navigate the market with confidence.
25 Jul 2025
Borrowing Power Calculator
Calculate in just a few minutes how much you can borrow for a home by entering your income and expenses in to the loans.com.au Borrowing Capacity calculator.
EALSP Calculator
The loans.com.au extra and lump sum payment calculator helps you see how much you could potentially save by making extra repayments or a one-off lump sum payment.
First Home Buyers & Owners Grant Calculator
Find out if you qualify for a First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) with the loans.com.au FHOG calculator.
Home equity calculator
Use our equity calculator below to estimate how much equity you are able to access.
Home loan calculator
Our home loan calculator helps you estimate what your mortgage repayments could be. Our calculator allows you to choose repayment frequency, loan term, extra repayments and more.
Interest-only mortgage calculator
LVR calculator
Calculate your percentage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) to discover your eligible loan rate and whether you need to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI).
Offset calculator
Use this calculator to estimate how much sooner you could pay off your loan, and how much interest could you save on your loan over time by using an offset sub-account.
Property buying cost calculator
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Meet Steven, an awesome customer of ours who came to us when he wanted to refinance his SMSF investment property.
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Meet Bryan, an awesome customer of ours who came to us when he wanted to finance an investment property through his SMSF.
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Meet Nikki, a fantastic customer of ours who came to us when it was time to buy a bigger home.
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David
Meet David, a wonderful customer of ours who came to us when it was time to purchase his first home.
05 Sep 2023
Laura
Meet Laura Smith, one of our fantastic customers who borrowed with her partner to buy an apartment in inner Brisbane.
24 Aug 2023
Alex
Meet Alex, one of our awesome home loan customers who asked us for help to downsize his home and reduce his mortgage.
24 Aug 2023
Baburaj
Meet Baburaj, a customer of ours who has financed multiple investment properties with us over the years.
03 Feb 2023
Justin
Meet Justin, who asked us to help him buy an apartment after experiencing a change in his household.
09 Nov 2022