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Pay down debts and avoid late payments.\nSave a Bigger Deposit: A larger deposit can reduce your Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR), lower your interest rate, and save you from paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).\nShop Around: Compare loan options from various lenders to find competitive interest rates, flexible terms, and features like offset accounts or redraw facilities.\nConsider Fixed vs. Variable Rates: Decide whether you prefer the stability of a fixed rate, the flexibility of a variable rate, or a combination of both.\nAccount for Hidden Costs: Factor in upfront costs such as stamp duty, application fees, and ongoing costs like insurance and maintenance.\nUse a Mortgage Broker: A broker can provide tailored advice, access exclusive lender deals, and guide you through the application process.\nGet Pre-Approval: Secure pre-approval to understand your borrowing limits and show sellers you&#8217;re serious.\nPay More Than the Minimum: If possible, make extra repayments to reduce your loan term and save on interest.\nPlan for Rate Rises: Ensure you can manage repayments if interest rates increase in the future.\n\nBy following these tips, you\u2019ll be better prepared to secure a mortgage that suits your needs and sets you on the path to property ownership or investment success!\n","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/tag\/mortgagetips\/","hasPart":[{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/08\/24\/first-home-buyers\/","headline":"First Home Buyers","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/08\/24\/first-home-buyers\/","datePublished":"2025-08-24","dateModified":"2025-10-12","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/08\/24\/first-home-buyers\/","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/#Person","name":"Nicholas Parpis","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/","identifier":216551164,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Truth Group Pty Ltd","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TRUTH-GROUP-2.png","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/TRUTH-GROUP-2.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/create-a-highly-detailed-high-resolution-image-for-a-blog-post.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/create-a-highly-detailed-high-resolution-image-for-a-blog-post.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","height":768,"width":1024},"keywords":["#FirstHomeBuyer","#MortgageTips","#TruthGroup","BetterMortgageTerms","Brand new homes","Buyers Agents Hoxton Park","First Home &amp; 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