How to Buy Your First Home — $99 Course | The Finance Family
Learn to
BUY YOUR
first home!
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
HOW MUCH DEPOSIT DO YOU NEED?
Genuine savings, LMI, and the real numbers behind getting approved.
GRANTS & GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
FHOG, First Home Guarantee, stamp duty concessions — what you qualify for and how to claim it.
HOW LENDERS ASSESS YOU
Income, expenses, debts — how banks think, and how to present your best case.
PRE-APPROVAL EXPLAINED
How to get pre-approved, how long it lasts, and what to do with it.
FINDING & MAKING AN OFFER
Auction vs private sale, making offers with confidence, and subject-to-finance clauses.
SETTLEMENT & WHAT'S NEXT
From unconditional to keys in hand — the final steps explained simply.
HOW MUCH DEPOSIT DO YOU NEED?
Genuine savings, LMI, and the real numbers behind getting approved.
GRANTS & GOVERNMENT SCHEMES
FHOG, First Home Guarantee, stamp duty concessions — what you qualify for and how to claim it.
HOW LENDERS ASSESS YOU
Income, expenses, debts — how banks think, and how to present your best case.
PRE-APPROVAL EXPLAINED
How to get pre-approved, how long it lasts, and what to do with it.
FINDING & MAKING AN OFFER
Auction vs private sale, making offers with confidence, and subject-to-finance clauses.
SETTLEMENT & WHAT'S NEXT
From unconditional to keys in hand — the final steps explained simply.
YOUR COURSE GUIDE
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.
How much does this course cost?
Buying Your First Home is $99. Enrol directly at courses.thefinancefamily.com.au.
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.
Not ready for the course yet? Have a no-obligation chat with a broker →