Choosing a loan type is an important decision as it determines how you will pay off your home loan, but it doesn’t have to be stressful. Join Sophie as she learns the differences between fixed rate and variable rate loans and the pros &amp; cons of each, so you’ve got the information you need to make the right decision for your circumstances.     Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Jason Moussa  For more information on ‘Loan Types: fixed vs. variable’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having your offer accepted isn’t the last step in the home buying journey, there’s a couple of things left to do. Join Sophie as she explores what happens after your offer is accepted. From moving in, to beginning your home loan repayments, it’s all covered in the final episode of The Clever Way Home.       Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Nicole Hayes  For more information on ‘I bought a home.. Now what’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Ten: I bought a home.. Now what?

How do you make an offer on a property? Does the process differ depending on the type of property you want to buy? How can you give yourself an edge against other interested parties? Sophie covers these topics and more as she learns all about making an offer on a property.    Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Priyanka Saldanha  For more information on ‘Making the offer’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Nine: Making the offer

Looking for a property is one of the most exciting parts of the home buying journey. But how do you know what makes a good property?  From making a wish list to pest inspections, join Sophie as she explores the process of finding the perfect property.      Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Priyanka Saldanha  For more information on ‘Finding the perfect property’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Eight: Finding the perfect property

What actually happens when it comes time to apply for a loan? Who do you need to talk to and what do you need to prepare for? Join Sophie as she finds out about the loan process, so you can apply with confidence.       Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Nicole Hayes  For more information on ‘Applying for a loan’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Seven: Applying for a loan

Episode Six: Loan types: fixed vs. variable

These days, you don’t just have to save a deposit and buy with your partner. There are lots of different ways to enter the housing market. Join Sophie as she explores all the options, from guarantors and buying with a family member to rent-vesting, we cover them all.     Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Priyanka Saldanha  For more information on ‘Buying Options’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Five: Buying options

You may have heard about government grants for first home buyers, but you may not know exactly what they are and if you’re eligible. Join Sophie as she discovers the different schemes and grants from both the Federal &amp; State Governments and the eligibility requirements of each.     Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Jason Moussa  For more information on ‘Perks for first home buyers’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Four: Perks for first home buyers

Whether you love it or hate it, saving is an important factor when it comes to buying a home. Join Sophie as she learns various tips and tricks to help make saving for your first home that little bit easier.    Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Nicole Hayes  For more information on ‘Tips for saving’, visit   https://www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Three: Tips for saving

You might think that all you need to buy a home is a deposit… but there are a couple of additional costs you might not be aware of. Join Sophie as she learns about all the costs you could be up for as a first home buyer, so you’re not left with any surprise expenses.    Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Priyanka Saldanha For more information on ‘How much will I need?’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode Two: How much will I need?

How can you ensure you put yourself in the best position possible when beginning your home buying journey? Should you use cash instead of a card? Do I need to stop eating out? How far back do the banks look at your accounts? These are all the questions first home buyers are asking. Join Sophie Tieman as she finds out how to put your best foot forward when approaching a lender.     Great Southern Bank Lending Expert: Nicole Hayes  For more information on ‘Making myself loan ready’, visit www.greatsouthernbank.com.au/thecleverwayhome/moreinfo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode One: Making myself loan ready

Learn how to buy a home as Sophie Tieman explores the process with Great Southern Bank’s home lending experts. Together, they simplify what can be an overwhelming journey into easy-to-understand stages, break down the lingo and offer insight to give you the confidence to purchase your first home. From making yourself loan ready, to that first home loan payment and everything in between, this is The Clever Way Home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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