Learn:Buying a new home
What is land tax and who pays it?
If you’ve ever considered buying a property, you’ve probably stumbled across the term land tax.
12 Aug 2026
How to research a neighbourhood before you buy
Get to know your new neighbourhood before you buy. So before you sign a property contract, here's what you can do to research in finding the right suburb.
10 Aug 2026
What are the types of home loans in Australia?
With so many different home loan options, it can be overwhelming trying to pick the right one that'll suit your needs, here is an easy list that goes through all the loan choices you have at your fingertips.
27 Jul 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.
09 Jun 2026
Buying a house before selling yours
Thinking of buying a new home before selling your current house? But what about buying first and selling second? When making the decision to buy or sell first, here are a few key factors to consider.
28 May 2026
What is a suburb report?
If you’re looking at buying a property, you might want to consider using a suburb report. We’re here to explain what suburb report is and how can you use them to your advantage.
30 Apr 2026
Owner-occupied vs investment loans
What's the difference between an owner-occupied home loan vs investment loan? If you're considering taking out an investment loan for a second property, start here.
20 Mar 2026
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
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.
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.
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.
Akram
Meet Akram, a loans.com.au home loan customer who came to us when he wanted to buy his first home.
08 Sep 2026
Richard
Meet Richard, an awesome customer of ours who came to us when it was time to purchase a new car.
20 Mar 2024
Steven
Meet Steven, an awesome customer of ours who came to us when he wanted to refinance his SMSF investment property.
08 Mar 2024
Bryan
Meet Bryan, an awesome customer of ours who came to us when he wanted to finance an investment property through his SMSF.
28 Feb 2024
Nikki
Meet Nikki, a fantastic customer of ours who came to us when it was time to buy a bigger home.
05 Sep 2023
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