How to Buy Your First Home — Free Course | The Finance Family

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Learn to

BUY YOUR

first home!

★★★★★ 5-Star Rated
Free to enrol
40+ lenders on our panel
First home buyer specialists

THE COURSE

Stop guessing. Learn exactly what it takes to buy your first home — grants, deposits, lenders, and the full buying process — from brokers who've helped hundreds of Melbourne first home buyers.

WHO IT'S FOR

You want to buy your first home but don't know where to start

You're unsure how much deposit you actually need

You want to understand grants and government schemes before talking to a bank

You've been told 'you don't qualify' but want a second opinion

You want to feel confident walking into any lender conversation

You're saving right now and want to know what's ahead

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

01

HOW MUCH DEPOSIT DO YOU NEED?

Genuine savings, LMI, and the real numbers behind getting approved.

02

GRANTS & GOVERNMENT SCHEMES

FHOG, First Home Guarantee, stamp duty concessions — what you qualify for and how to claim it.

03

HOW LENDERS ASSESS YOU

Income, expenses, debts — how banks think, and how to present your best case.

04

PRE-APPROVAL EXPLAINED

How to get pre-approved, how long it lasts, and what to do with it.

05

FINDING & MAKING AN OFFER

Auction vs private sale, making offers with confidence, and subject-to-finance clauses.

06

SETTLEMENT & WHAT'S NEXT

From unconditional to keys in hand — the final steps explained simply.

YOUR COURSE GUIDE

Samantha Mackinnon

Samantha Mackinnon

FIRST HOME BUYER SPECIALIST

Samantha has guided hundreds of first home buyers from pre-approval through to settlement. She specialises in first home buyer grants, low-deposit strategies, and making the process feel manageable.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

★★★★★

"I had no idea where to start. The Finance Family walked me through everything and got us into our first home with a lower deposit than I thought possible."

— Sarah M., Berwick

★★★★★

"Samantha explained every step clearly. We got the First Home Guarantee and saved thousands in LMI."

— James T., Narre Warren

★★★★★

"394 five-star Google reviews — and now I know why. Best decision we made."

— Priya K., Cranbourne

COMMON QUESTIONS

How much deposit do I need?

Generally 5–20% of the purchase price. With the First Home Guarantee you may qualify with as little as 5% and avoid LMI.

Is the course really free?

Yes. The Finance Family offers this course as part of our commitment to financial education. No cost to enrol.

Do I need to speak to a broker before taking the course?

Not at all. The course is designed to help you understand the process first. Our brokers are here when you're ready.

How long does it take?

Work through it at your own pace. Most people complete it in 2–3 hours.

What's the difference between a broker and going directly to a bank?

A broker compares loans across 40+ lenders to find the best deal for your situation — at no cost to you.

GET INSTANT ACCESS

Free to enrol — no credit card required.

Not ready for the course yet? Have a no-obligation chat with a broker →

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This page provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. We recommend that you consider whether it is appropriate for your circumstances and your full financial situation will need to be reviewed prior to acceptance of any offer or product. Subject to lenders terms and conditions, fees and charges and eligibility criteria apply.

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