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 Last updated: 8 May 2024 |  Estimated read time: 1 Minute

Finding your dream home is one thing, but securing a home loan can be altogether more complicated. To help to simplify the process we’ve pulled together four simple steps that could help make your home loan dreams a reality.

Talking to an expert

1. Talking to an expert

The first thing you should do is talk to an expert, whether that’s us or another lender. We’ll take the time to understand your individual situation, wants and needs. Then we’ll discuss your personal finances - your income, expenses, assets and liabilities, and credit history. This’ll let us learn more about your current financial position, so we can try and find a suitable home loan for your situation.
Checking the important paperwork

2. Checking the important paperwork

Following from our initial ‘chat,’ we’ll review and assess the documentation you’ve provided us. Assuming everything is in order, we’ll issue you with an approval in principal letter and instruct an independent valuer to inspect your property to validate the estimated purchase price. If we have any questions around your financial position at this stage, we’ll advise any further information we require – for example extra payslips, or employment history – and any alternative loan options that may suit your individual situation.
Sealing the deal

3. Sealing the deal

Once all the documents have been checked, the valuation confirmed and the I’s dotted and the T’s crossed you’ll be issued with a formal approval. We’ll send you a copy of the loan agreement, which details the term and conditions of the loan.
Settling the loan

4. Settling the loan

All that’s left is for you to sign and settle. You’ll need to review and sign your loan documents, while we prepare and confirm your settlement date. The settlement day represents the beginning of your new adventure in your new home and when you officially start your home loan journey.

Contributor | Barry Saoud, General Manager, Mortgages and Commercial Lending

Barry joined Pepper Money in July 2021 as General Manager, Mortgages and Commercial Lending. He is responsible for the strategic direction and operating performance across product, credit, and settlements for mortgages, commercial loans, personal loans, and direct sales. Read more.

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