The multi-award winning mortgage brokers in Toowoomba City

Call: 07 4638 8200

Julian Collins and Kris May from the Mortgage Choice in Toowoomba City office will help you buy a property in Toowoomba, Dalby, Warwick, Kingaroy or Gatton. Our experienced team of loan professionals will help you get the right loan. We are one of the Top 100 Brokers in Australia (MPA).

Call Us Mortgage Choice Toowoomba
Office - 07 4638 8200

Open Hours Mortgage Choice Toowoomba
Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
(after 5 pm by appointment pls call). Let us know if you require wheelchair-friendly access via our rear entry.
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Unit 1/270 Ruthven Street TOOWOOMBA CITY, QLD 4350

Enjoy top-level service from our Toowoomba team:

The one your friends are all talking about!

One no-cost meeting with Julian Collins and Kris May will explain the mortgage maze.

We help with:

Home, investment and construction loans, we also specialise in rural lifestyle properties. Read our upgrading step by step, construction and investor guides.

Refinancing your loan (selecting a new home loan that decreases your interest rate or adds helpful features). Read our helpful refinancing guide.

Car finance, personal loans and equipment finance.

You receive:

Accurate advice on how much you can borrow and how much deposit you will need (it can differ between different lenders).
Scroll down for our borrowing power calculator.

A full comparison and explanation of available loans (interest rates and features) from over 35 different banks. Our software shows you, all of your options. We will explain how they differ and which ones best match your needs.
With Mortgage Choice's bargaining power, these rates are equal or better than rates offered by banks direct.
If you decide to submit a home loan application, we provide advice at every step of the way and fill out the forms on your behalf. In most cases, our home loan service is at no cost to you, as the lenders pay us for completing the paperwork.
Early evening appointments are available, please call our office.

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More about our award-winning home loan experts

Julian Collins was a senior bank manager in Toowoomba before becoming a finance broker. Joining him is Kris May, who also has over ten years of experience in the home loan and investment lending fields. Scroll down to see their latest awards.

Julian and Kris know loan products and how lenders assess loan applications. They match lenders and home loan products to your individual circumstances and work with the lender to get your loan approved.

Don't spend hours comparing home loans! We specialise in providing loan guidance to Toowoomba, Highfields, Warwick, Dalby, Gatton, Kingaroy, Goondiwindi and all other towns in the Darling Downs and South Burnett.

Read our google reviews to discover why our team is rated as one of Toowoomba's top mortgage brokers.

Our team's latest industry awards

Winner- 2022 Mortgage Choice Top Loan Administrator QLD
Finalist- 2022 MFAA QLD Young Professional
Winner- 2021 MPA Australia Top 100 Broker
Finalists- 2021 MFAA QLD Regional Broker and QLD Customer Service
Winner- 2019 Mortgage Choice Australian Diversified Loans Broker
Winner- 2018 MFAA Australian Regional Finance Broker

The right home loan for your needs

Our mission is to find the right home loan for your individual needs and to always have your best interests at heart. Plain and simple. Which is why we have such a wide range of lenders to choose from. We can search through hundreds of products to find something tailored to your situation. ~

Client reviews

Mortgage Choice is in a class of their own. I would recommend Julian and the team to all friends and family. I especially loved Julian's honesty - he will tell you straight is something won't work, he thinks ahead and plans for all worst case scenarios with settlement dates, his team provide weekly updates, Julian gives you his mobile so you can call him and get an answer quickly and the whole team... read more

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17 April 2024

Julian and the team at Mortgage Choice have been incredibly helpful and supportive throughout the whole journey of buying my first home. From first contact over a year ago where I was clearly guided through the steps needed so I could make it to my goals to today where I am on the brink of moving into my own home. I have already recommended them to multiple people in my circle and will continue to do so.
Thanks Team

Update I've just moved into my new home Thanks team, you're fantastic

Natasha
15 April 2024

Kris is very helpful and thorough, and great at explaining financial phrases and jargon in terms I could understand

Cole
12 April 2024

Kris was helpful, thorough and made sure our needs were met above all else. We are so grateful for the time and effort he put in so that we got exactly what we needed and wanted. I really appreciate that he explained each step of the process and what we were getting from our lender and why. He is very experienced and knowledgeable and even provided us with a laugh or two. Highly recommend

Leisa
12 April 2024

This is the second time we have worked with Kris and there is no doubt he goes above and beyond We recommend Kris and Mortgage Choice to all of our friends because they genuinely care and make things so easy. Thank you

Lucy
03 April 2024

The team at Mortgage Choice are very understanding and very professional. I have been very pleased overall from my first meeting with Kris up to our final settlement. Hundred percent recommend Mortgage Choice.

Nitin
03 April 2024

Brittni and Julian are very easy to deal with. Very professional in getting a car loan. Thanks for your help. Would highly recommend them.

Ryan
02 April 2024

Kris was a pleasure to deal with. Always available for a chat and talked us through the stresses of buying our family home. Thanks again to the team and will be recommending you to others. Cheers

Adrian
01 April 2024

Such an amazing service Made the whole mortgage process so easy for us Great communication and quick response to any questions we had. I would Highly recommend Kris at Mortgage Choice

Kieran
27 March 2024

Kris was amazingly patient with my journey to becoming a home owner. He is very knowledgeable about products, services and lenders. Regular communication kept me informed of my application. Highly recommend Kris and the Mortgage Choice team.

Carolyn
18 March 2024

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Home Buyer Concession Scheme

From 1 July 2019, the FHOG ACT has been replaced with exemptions on stamp duty. The stamp duty exemption is applicable to all properties in ACT, including vacant residential land and both new and established homes at any price. As this is still to aid first home buyers, to be eligible at least one buyer must live in the home for at least 12 months, starting within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction.

To be eligible, first homeowners in the ACT must have a household income below $160,000. This number increases up to $176,650 depending on the number of children you may have.

Click here for more information on the ACT First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in NSW

From 1 August 2020, the NSW government has announced that stamp duty will not be applicable to first home buyers for properties valued up to $800,000 and vacant land valued up to $400,000. This stamp duty exemption will be in place for 12 months to 31 July 2021, in which the stamp duty exemptions will revert back to $650,000 for homes and $350,000 for land.

Additionally, a concessional rate of duty will apply to homes valued more than $800,000 but less than $1,000,000 and vacant blocks of land valued more than $400,000 and less than $500,000

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

The FHOG in NSW is worth $10,000 however conditions apply. To be eligible, your first home must have a total value below $600,000, and be either newly constructed or ‘substantially renovated’. A home is substantially renovated when most or all of the original house was removed or replaced, and it’s the first time the place has been sold, and lived in, after the renovations were completed.

If you plan to build a new home from scratch, you can still be eligible for the FHOG in NSW as long as your land plus the home you build have a combined value of less than $750,000.

Click here for more information on the NSW First Home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

The First Home Owner Grant in NT is $10,000. Your income and the price of your home don’t affect the FHOG NT, and the grant is available if you buy or build a new house, apartment, duplex or townhouse.

As of 30 June 2021, there are currently no stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in NT.

Previously the Territory’s First Home Owner Discount was in place from 8 February 2019 to 30 June 2021. It let you save up to a maximum of $18,601 on the cost of stamp duty. The savings were available whether you purchased a new or established home as long as the home was valued under $650,000.

Click here for more information on the NT First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

As a first home buyer in Queensland you could be entitled to the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant. To be eligible, you need to buy a brand new home or build a home from scratch with the total value (including the land) below $750,000. You may also be eligible if you buy off the plan or an established home that’s been substantially renovated.

As a guide, substantial renovations include replacing or altering foundations or replacing or altering floors. Cosmetic work such as painting the walls or sanding floors doesn’t add up to a substantial renovation when it comes to the FHOG in QLD.

Stamp duty concessions

If you’re buying vacant land to build your first home, you pay zero stamp duty as long as you pay $250,000 or less for your block. Concessions are available for vacant land valued above $250,000 and up to $400,000. Whereas if your first home is valued up to $500,000, you pay zero stamp duty. That’s a saving of $7,175 which is the maximum stamp duty rebate available to first home buyers in QLD.

Additionally, savings on stamp duty may still be available if you pay between $500,000 and $550,000 for your first home. As a guide, if your first home is worth $530,000, you pay stamp duty of $6,300 a saving of $3,500. These savings cut out altogether if your first home costs $550,000 or more.

Click here for more information on the QLD First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

There are currently no specific stamp duty concessions available for first home buyers in SA.

The $15,000 FHOG in South Australia is only available to first home owners who buy a new home. You can choose from a house, apartment, townhouse or villa.

You will only be able to claim the FHOG SA if you pay below the following amounts for your home:

Before 14 June 2023: $575,000
After 15 June 2023: $650,000

You can also claim the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia when you buy a block of vacant land to build your first home on. However, the end value of your building plus land must be no more than $575,000.

Click here for more information on the SA First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

If you buy an established home, you are not eligible for the FHOG in Tasmania but you may be able to claim savings on stamp duty. If you’re home is valued at

$400,000 or less, you will receive a 50% discount on the property transfer duty (stamp duty).

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

The FHOG Tasmania is worth $30,000 until 30 June 2022 but only when you buy or build a new home. Off the plan purchases are also eligible. In Tasmania, there is no limit on the purchase price of the property, and the FHOG is not means tested.

Click here for more information on the TAS First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

First home owners in Victoria don’t pay stamp duty at all on their first home as long as the property is valued below $600,000. You may still be eligible for savings on stamp duty if you pay between $600,000 and $750,000 for your first home. The stamp duty concessions available in Victoria apply to both established and new homes.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

The FHOG Victoria is only available if you buy a newly built home or if you choose to build a home from scratch. The FHOG is worth $10,000 if you build/buy in Victoria.

Your first home can be a house, townhouse, apartment, or unit but it must be valued at $750,000 or less, and it must be a new home – being sold as a home for the first time, and less than five years old.

Click here for more information on the VIC First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in WA

If you buy vacant land to build your first home, you’re exempt from paying stamp duty as long as you don’t pay more than $300,000. If you pay between $300,000 and $400,000 you will be entitled to a reduced rate of duty.

If you buy a home costing up to $430,000, no stamp duty is payable at all. If the value of your home is between $430,000 and $530,000, you’ll be entitled to a reduced rate of stamp duty. There are no additional concessions for homes valued above $530,000 and land valued above $400,000.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

The FHOG WA is worth $10,000 when you buy or build a brand new home. There are limits on what you can pay for your first home to be eligible for the FHOG in Western Australia.

If you’re located south of the 26th parallel, which basically covers all the Perth metropolitan area, you can claim the FHOG WA if your new home is worth up to $750,000 – this includes the value of the land plus buildings.

If you buy or build a home north of the 26th parallel, the property must be valued up to or below $1 million to be eligible for the FHOG WA.

The First Home Owner Grant in Western Australia is no longer available if you buy an established home however you may be able to claim stamp duty savings.

Click here for more information on the WA First home Owner Grant.

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The multi-award winning mortgage brokers in Toowoomba City