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Mortgage Brokers and Home Loans in Perth 2026, How to Find a Good Broker and What to Expect

Perth mortgage broker guide 2026: how to find a reputable mortgage broker in Perth, what a broker does, first home buyer grants in WA and how to compare home loans in the Western Australian market.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Mortgage Brokers in Perth 2026

Perth's property market has experienced significant price growth in recent years, driven by strong population growth, resources sector wages and an undersupply of housing. The WA property market has some unique characteristics, including the strong influence of FIFO (fly-in fly-out) income on borrowing capacity, that a Perth-based mortgage broker will understand intimately. moneysmart.gov.au

What Does a Mortgage Broker Do?

  • Compare lenders: Perth brokers access panels of 30-60+ lenders and hundreds of loan products.
  • Handle the application: All documentation, credit checks and lender liaison managed by the broker.
  • FIFO income assessment: Perth brokers experienced with FIFO workers understand how different lenders assess variable FIFO income for borrowing capacity purposes, crucial for resources sector workers.

First Home Buyer Grants in WA 2026

  • WA First Home Owner Grant: $10,000 for eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home in Western Australia (subject to property value caps). revenue.wa.gov.au
  • Stamp duty exemptions and reductions: WA offers first home buyer transfer duty concessions, check Revenue WA for current thresholds and eligibility.
  • First Home Guarantee (federal): 5% deposit without LMI for eligible first home buyers. nhfic.gov.au

How to Find a Mortgage Broker in Perth

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