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Home loans can be tricky to navigate, especially if you're just getting started. Our team in Geelong, Surf Coast & Bellarine will help guide you through the process, and with over 20 lenders on our panel, we'll find the right finance option for you.

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Home loans can be tricky to navigate, especially if you're just getting started. Our team in Geelong & Bellarine aim to make the home loan process as easy as possible for you.

Instead of you spending hours researching home loans, Michael & his team will do all the shopping around and research for you, to find you the right one!

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And with over 20 lenders on our panel from the big banks through to specialist lenders, and hundreds of home loan options, we'll find one that feels tailored to you.

Our home loan service is no cost

One of the best things about our home loan service is that it is no cost to our customer, as your chosen lender pays us a commission after your loan settles.

Whatever stage you're at, our team are here to help

First home buyer: We'll go through the incentives and grants available to first home buyers, and work with you on stretching your budget & deposit. We can even help you explore guarantor loans to get you into your first home faster.

Next home: There are lots of options available to you if you already own property and are looking to upgrade. Michael & his team will go through the strategies available to you to get you into your next home.

Refinancing: With interest rates at all time lows, it's important to make sure you have still got the best deal. Our team offer a free Home Loan Health Check to review your current loan and see if we can find you something better.

Investing in property: When you have property as an investment, it's important that the structure, rate and features give you the highest return possible. Our team will put together strategies to get you more bang for your buck.

Business & Equipment finance: When you're a small business owner it's important that your finance supports your business growth. As a small business owner himself, Michael understand the importance of good financial choices, and he'll put the work in to get you there.

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Michael & Mary from Mortgage Choice are ready to get started on the next stage of your finance & property journey. Whether you're a first home buyer, or planning your financial future - we want to help!

Book your obligation free appointment with us today on 0447 528 116 or click on the Contact Us button.

We service the areas of: Geelong, Bellarina, Torquay, Surfcoast, Avalon, Lara, Point Wilson, Bell Park, Drumcondra, Hamlyn Heights, Rippleside, Belmont, Grovedale, Highton, Waurn Ponds, Charlemont, Newcomb, Clifton Springs, Curlewis, Drysdale, Mannerim, Portarlington, St Leonards, Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads, Connewarre, Bellbrae, Bells Beach, Jan Juc & surrounds.

Our team can help you with:

Home loans
Investment loans
First home buyer incentives
Refinancing
Personal loans
Business finance
Equipment finance
Car & vehicle loans
Car sourcing
Insurance
Superannuation

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

Very friendly and extremely professional. Thanks guys for making this possible I couldnt have got a loan without you.
elizabeth
06 November 2023

Michael was very helpful offered stellar advice. Thank you Michael
Zara
15 July 2023

Michael and Damian were extremely helpful every step of our FHB journey Super responsive and didn't dismiss any of our questions. With the guidance of Michael and Damian were able to get in our first home with minimal stress which didn't seem possible before reaching out to them. Highly recommend having a chat with the team at mortgage choice
Brodie
13 June 2023

Both Michael and Damian were a great help just a phone call or email away .very prompt and professional .I would highly recommend there services.
bruce
22 May 2023

Great customer service by Michael and we were kept well informed every step of the way. Thanks for all your help Michael
Matt
04 July 2022

Highly Recommend
Grant
18 June 2022

Michael and Damian made the process of buying my first home so easy. They were very helpful and always answered any questions I had very quickly and knowledgeably. Fantastic service I couldnt recommend them highly enough
Abbie
19 May 2022

Michael and Damian have worked above and beyond in helping us get a home loan. Their professionalism and dedication is a credit to them. I would highly recommended their services to anyone looking for a mortgage broker.

19 March 2022

Great to work with, professional and attentive. Highly reccomend.
Bree
17 January 2022

Michael and his team go above and beyond to find the solutions that best suit you. Couldn't recommend them any more
Thank you for your amazing service
Nicole
17 January 2022

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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 $650,000.

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.