The market is changing. See what that means for you.

With interest rate changes, your borrowing power will be impacted.

With 25+ lenders available to get you a great rate

How Rod supports First Homebuyers

  • Set your budget

    Get an indicative view of what you may be able to afford before you start inspecting homes.

  • Know your next step

    Find out whether you should keep saving or whether you’re pre-approval ready

  • Avoid common mistakes

    Get guidance on deposits, grants, repayments, lender requirements, and timing.

First home guidance, without the guesswork

Get clear support on your deposit, loan options, repayments and next steps from an experienced broker.

  • First home buyer support

  • Deposit and repayment guidance

  • Loan options explained clearly

  • Help from first chat to settlement

Ready to understand what you could afford?

Start with a borrowing power check, then book a chat if you want help making sense of the result.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Borrowing power is an estimate of how much you may be able to borrow from a lender based on factors like your income, expenses, deposit, debts and financial position.

  • No. This is an indicative estimate only. Loan approval depends on lender assessment, credit checks, property details and your full financial situation.

  • Not always. Some buyers purchase with a smaller deposit, but this may involve extra costs such as lenders mortgage insurance. A broker can help you understand what may apply to your situation.

  • Yes. Eligibility depends on your state or territory, property type, purchase price and personal circumstances.

  • Ideally before you start making offers, so you understand your budget, deposit position and loan options.