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Cashback

First Home Buyer

Buy your first home and get paid back yearly

Buying your first home is a big step. Mortgage Cashback helps you compare loan options, understand available first home buyer grants and schemes, and receive broker trail commission rebates each year after settlement.
Step 1 of 3 - Your loan

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Check your cashback estimate, then compare live lender offers in one quick search.

How much do you want to borrow?

$800,000
$350k$1m$2m$3.5m$5m
Step 1 of 3 - Loan details

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Step 3 of 3 - Your cashback
$1,200 - $2,200
Estimated Yearly Cashback When You Borrow $800,000

Calculated at 0.15%-0.275% p.a. of your outstanding loan balance. Actual cashback varies by lender and is paid directly to you.

Why use Mortgage Cashback for your first home

First home support that pays you back

Buying your first home can feel like a lot, but the right support can make each step easier to understand. Mortgage Cashback helps you compare loan options, check available grants and schemes, and move from application to settlement with a clear process.

Unlike most brokers, we refund the broker trail commission to you each year while it is received on your eligible home loan. So your first home loan can keep giving something back long after settlement.
step 1

Check your eligibility

We assess your borrowing capacity, deposit, and eligibility for government grants — all at no cost.
Step 2

Compare the lenders

We search our panel to find the best loan for first home buyers, including low-deposit options.
STEP 3

We handle everything

From pre-approval to settlement your broker will keep you on track and updated. So you just do you.
STEP 4

Claim your cashback

At the end of each year we refund 100% of the trail commission to your account. Hello Christmas bonus!

Grants & schemes available to you

The Australian Government and state governments offer a range of first home buyer grants and schemes. We help you understand what may be available and check which options you may be eligible for.
All states

Up to $30,000

First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
 
A one-off payment for eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home. Amount varies by state — from $10,000 in NSW/VIC to $30,000 in NT and QLD (new builds).
Federal

5% deposit

First Home Guarantee
 
Buy with as little as 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance. The government guarantees the remaining 15%. Limited places each financial year.
Federal

Up to $50,000

First Home Super Saver Scheme
 
Save your deposit inside your super fund and benefit from concessional tax rates. Withdraw up to $50,000 towards your first home purchase.
Federal

Stamp Duty Savings

First Home Buyer Duty Concession
 
Most states offer full or partial stamp duty exemptions for first home buyers under certain price thresholds. We'll confirm what applies in your state.

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First Home Buyer FAQs

Some first home buyers may be able to buy with as little as a 5% deposit through the First Home Guarantee, subject to eligibility and lender approval. You may also need to budget for other upfront costs such as stamp duty, legal fees, inspections and moving costs.

The First Home Owner Grant is a government payment that may be available to eligible first home buyers. The amount, property rules and eligibility criteria vary between states and territories, so we help you check what may apply to your situation.

The First Home Guarantee is an Australian Government scheme that helps eligible buyers purchase a home with a minimum 5% deposit. Housing Australia provides a guarantee to the participating lender, which may help eligible buyers avoid lenders mortgage insurance.

Mortgage Cashback keeps the upfront commission paid by the lender and refunds the broker trail commission to you each year while it is received on your eligible home loan. Your cashback amount can vary based on your lender, loan balance, loan type and eligibility.

Mortgage Cashback does not charge broker fees. We are paid upfront by the lender when your eligible home loan settles, then we refund the trail commission to you each year while it is received.

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*Best Interests & Rebate Disclosure: Our recommendation prioritises your specific objectives and financial requirements. This credit assistance is provided in your best interests based on your requirements and objectives. Separately, 100% of trailing commissions (exclusive of GST) received by us are rebated to you annually in December under our terms and conditions. This rebate is a secondary benefit and does not influence our lender selection.
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This website provides general information only and has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Your full financial situation and requirements need to be considered prior to any offer and acceptance of a loan product. MCB Broker Pty Ltd ATF MCB Trust trading as Mortgage Cashback (ABN 13967182620) with Credit Representative Numbers 577875 & 476788 are Credit Representatives of Australian Credit Licence 389328.