Mortgages, home loans & refinancing services in Wollongong and surrounds.

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Turn to our trustworthy team at Mortgage Choice at Sutherland Cronulla & Wollongong. Our local knowledge and experience will help you cut through the noise so you can focus on your financial goals.

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Office - 02 9521 1611
Fax - 02 9521 1700

Open Hours Mortgage Choice Thirroul
Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
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PO Box 513 THIRROUL, NSW 2515

Why Choose us?

• Because we're not just mortgage brokers...we're your solutions architects, committed to exploring every possible option for your situation to get you the loan and the lender that works best for you.

• Because any broker can get you into debt...but we want to help you get back out of it as quickly as possible. That's why we provide you with advice and annual pricing reviews throughout the length of your loan. If you can save money on your loan repayments, we'll let you know.

• Because we believe that ordinary Australians deserve... access to the know-how to create and grow their wealth. By providing regular education and financial advice, we can support you to find the best strategies to kick goals and live a life of abundance.

• Because we've been part of our clients' stories for almost 20 years. Whether you're searching for a nest, feathering it, or emptying it we've been invited into your lives to offer expertise, professionalism, and an excellent customer experience when you need it most.

• Because it's not just a home loan - it's a first home, an improved home, a new home, a holiday home, a commercial home, a home for elderly parents, a cosier home, an equity resource to facilitate family needs.

It's an investment property, a guarantee for your kid's first home, your SMSF nest egg. It's vehicle finance, asset finance, funding your new business, a personal loan.

It's access to the best expert advice on general insurance, protection for you and your assets, transition to retirement, estate planning, and wealth creation.

And you're not just a customer, you're the reason we do what we do.

You are our Why.

Don't look any further!

As your local mortgage brokers in Sutherland we can help with:

First home buyer loans
Upgrading the family home
Refinancing for a better deal
All investment property loan needs
Bridging Finance
Reverse Mortgages
Mortgages through SMSFs
Car loans
Asset Finance for self-employed
Business Lending
Recommend a trusted Financial Advisor to ensure your assets are fully protected as you increase your debt.
Recommend a trusted Financial Advisor to discuss Building wealth and Wealth Management, Super, Transition to Retirement, and Estate Planning.

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Give Robyn a call on 02 9521 1611 or email her at admin.sutherland1@mortgagechoice.com.au

She's the boss of our brokers' calendars and she'll help you lock in a time for a call or Zoom.

Or use the green Book an Appointment button at the top of this homepage to book directly via Ubookr.

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As a NSW Covid Safe office, we're guided by the NSW Government in terms of entry requirements.

Our team members are fully vaccinated.

We'll continue with digital appointments throughout 2022 because so many of you prefer to speak to us in the comfort of your own homes. And we've become expert Zoomers.

Convenient and Covid friendly, you can't beat a virtual meeting with one of our expert brokers.

Patrick , Diane and Peter coming to a screen near you soon.

The right home loan for your needs

Our mission is to find the right home loan for your individual needs and to always have your best interests at heart. Plain and simple. Which is why we have such a wide range of lenders to choose from. We can search through hundreds of products to find something tailored to your situation. ~

Client reviews

I have been returning to Brendan and Sue at Mortgage Choice Woonona for all my loan needs and will continue to do so for all future endeavours as their professionalism and service is outstanding.
They always explain the lending complexities in easy to understand ways and they always keep the customer informed every step of the way.
They really do have their client’s best interests at heart and will go above and beyond to ensure that the customer’s needs are met.

T Pingnam
16 December 2017

Brendan and Sue are an awesome team that cover all aspects of obtaining a loan to the highest standard. Above this, myself and my wife really appreciated the efforts and personal touch that we experienced from Brendan and Sue. They made the process as stress free as possible and were very precise and articulate with all dealings.

K Organ
16 December 2017

We came to Brendan and Sue with specific financial needs when it came to our mortgage and other debt. They worked creatively to find the best solution for our family. In the end their solution left us financially better off than what we were. We are very pleased with their service and the way we were treated was professional with a desire to achieve the best outcome for our family.

K Bradley
16 December 2017

I had been referred to Brendan by a friend and am very happy with the service received and would recommend Brendan and Sue to my family and friends.

D Lee-Tomczynski
16 December 2017

Brendan and Sue at Mortgage Choice in Woonona, are the best people to assist you with any loans you may need. They provide professional, trustworthy and honest advice. I would not trust anyone else with this job ,except them.
Give them a go today!

Naomi & Matthew Warth
16 December 2017

This would be our fourth or fifth financial institution/mortgage broker that we have dealt with in relation to a home loan and I can honestly say I have never had a better level of service.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Mortgage Choice to family and friends for mortgage advice.
It was a pleasure to deal with Brendan Donnelly - Mortgage Choice Woonona.

Paul & Renae Cowan
16 December 2017

We recently sold two properties and bought one. Brendan Donnelly and the Mortgage Choice team provided all the advice we needed and facilitated the loans in a timely and expert manner. We couldn't be happier with the outcome and would recommend Brendan to anyone who needs a mortgage or who wants to check the competitiveness of their existing one.

Karl & Rebecca Barnett
16 December 2017

We have used Mortgage Choice several times over the past 14 years, from our first home loan to refinancing and most recently a construction loan for our new home. We can't speak highly enough of Brendan and Sue, from their professional advice to their friendly nature. They are always wiling to help and give advice at short notice and to go the extra mile when needed. We would not hesitate in recommendin... read more

Sue & Darren Fletcher
16 December 2017

I had the pleasure of meeting with Brendan Donnelly at Mortgage Choice Woonona. He clearly explained the benefits of different loan options allowing me to make an informed decision. Brendan was willing to accommodate my work hours by graciously scheduling meetings and phone calls outside of normal business hours. Throughout the whole loan process, Brendan and his team have kept in contact with me via em... read more

J McLaren
16 December 2017

Thank you for making what could have been a very stressful time an easy and smooth process. I really appreciated your open and prompt communication with any of my concerns and would have no hesitation in using your wonderful services again.

Jo-Anne Glynn
16 December 2017

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Home Buyer Concession Scheme

From 1 July 2019, the FHOG ACT has been replaced with exemptions on stamp duty. The stamp duty exemption is applicable to all properties in ACT, including vacant residential land and both new and established homes at any price. As this is still to aid first home buyers, to be eligible at least one buyer must live in the home for at least 12 months, starting within 12 months of settlement or completion of construction.

To be eligible, first homeowners in the ACT must have a household income below $160,000. This number increases up to $176,650 depending on the number of children you may have.

Click here for more information on the ACT First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in NSW

From 1 August 2020, the NSW government has announced that stamp duty will not be applicable to first home buyers for properties valued up to $800,000 and vacant land valued up to $400,000. This stamp duty exemption will be in place for 12 months to 31 July 2021, in which the stamp duty exemptions will revert back to $650,000 for homes and $350,000 for land.

Additionally, a concessional rate of duty will apply to homes valued more than $800,000 but less than $1,000,000 and vacant blocks of land valued more than $400,000 and less than $500,000

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

The FHOG in NSW is worth $10,000 however conditions apply. To be eligible, your first home must have a total value below $600,000, and be either newly constructed or ‘substantially renovated’. A home is substantially renovated when most or all of the original house was removed or replaced, and it’s the first time the place has been sold, and lived in, after the renovations were completed.

If you plan to build a new home from scratch, you can still be eligible for the FHOG in NSW as long as your land plus the home you build have a combined value of less than $750,000.

Click here for more information on the NSW First Home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

The First Home Owner Grant in NT is $10,000. Your income and the price of your home don’t affect the FHOG NT, and the grant is available if you buy or build a new house, apartment, duplex or townhouse.

As of 30 June 2021, there are currently no stamp duty concessions for first home buyers in NT.

Previously the Territory’s First Home Owner Discount was in place from 8 February 2019 to 30 June 2021. It let you save up to a maximum of $18,601 on the cost of stamp duty. The savings were available whether you purchased a new or established home as long as the home was valued under $650,000.

Click here for more information on the NT First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

As a first home buyer in Queensland you could be entitled to the $30,000 First Home Owner Grant. To be eligible, you need to buy a brand new home or build a home from scratch with the total value (including the land) below $750,000. You may also be eligible if you buy off the plan or an established home that’s been substantially renovated.

As a guide, substantial renovations include replacing or altering foundations or replacing or altering floors. Cosmetic work such as painting the walls or sanding floors doesn’t add up to a substantial renovation when it comes to the FHOG in QLD.

Stamp duty concessions

If you’re buying vacant land to build your first home, you pay zero stamp duty as long as you pay $250,000 or less for your block. Concessions are available for vacant land valued above $250,000 and up to $400,000. Whereas if your first home is valued up to $500,000, you pay zero stamp duty. That’s a saving of $7,175 which is the maximum stamp duty rebate available to first home buyers in QLD.

Additionally, savings on stamp duty may still be available if you pay between $500,000 and $550,000 for your first home. As a guide, if your first home is worth $530,000, you pay stamp duty of $6,300 a saving of $3,500. These savings cut out altogether if your first home costs $550,000 or more.

Click here for more information on the QLD First home Owner Grant.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

There are currently no specific stamp duty concessions available for first home buyers in SA.

The $15,000 FHOG in South Australia is only available to first home owners who buy a new home. You can choose from a house, apartment, townhouse or villa.

You will only be able to claim the FHOG SA if you pay below the following amounts for your home:

Before 14 June 2023: $575,000
After 15 June 2023: $650,000

You can also claim the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia when you buy a block of vacant land to build your first home on. However, the end value of your building plus land must be no more than $575,000.

Click here for more information on the SA First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

If you buy an established home, you are not eligible for the FHOG in Tasmania but you may be able to claim savings on stamp duty. If you’re home is valued at

$400,000 or less, you will receive a 50% discount on the property transfer duty (stamp duty).

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

The FHOG Tasmania is worth $30,000 until 30 June 2022 but only when you buy or build a new home. Off the plan purchases are also eligible. In Tasmania, there is no limit on the purchase price of the property, and the FHOG is not means tested.

Click here for more information on the TAS First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

First home owners in Victoria don’t pay stamp duty at all on their first home as long as the property is valued below $600,000. You may still be eligible for savings on stamp duty if you pay between $600,000 and $750,000 for your first home. The stamp duty concessions available in Victoria apply to both established and new homes.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

The FHOG Victoria is only available if you buy a newly built home or if you choose to build a home from scratch. The FHOG is worth $10,000 if you build/buy in Victoria.

Your first home can be a house, townhouse, apartment, or unit but it must be valued at $750,000 or less, and it must be a new home – being sold as a home for the first time, and less than five years old.

Click here for more information on the VIC First home Owner Grant.

Stamp duty concessions in WA

If you buy vacant land to build your first home, you’re exempt from paying stamp duty as long as you don’t pay more than $300,000. If you pay between $300,000 and $400,000 you will be entitled to a reduced rate of duty.

From 09 May 2024, if you buy a home costing up to $450,000, no stamp duty is payable at all. If the value of your home is between $450,000 and $600,000, you’ll be entitled to a reduced rate of stamp duty.

There are no additional concessions for homes valued above $600,000 and land valued above $400,000.

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

The FHOG WA is worth $10,000 when you buy or build a brand new home. There are limits on what you can pay for your first home to be eligible for the FHOG in Western Australia.

If you’re located south of the 26th parallel, which basically covers all the Perth metropolitan area, you can claim the FHOG WA if your new home is worth up to $750,000 – this includes the value of the land plus buildings.

If you buy or build a home north of the 26th parallel, the property must be valued up to or below $1 million to be eligible for the FHOG WA.

The First Home Owner Grant in Western Australia is no longer available if you buy an established home however you may be able to claim stamp duty savings.

Click here for more information on the WA First home Owner Grant.

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Stamp duty concessions in NSW

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

Stamp duty concessions

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

Stamp duty concessions in WA

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

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Mortgages, home loans & refinancing services in Wollongong and surrounds.

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Why Choose us?

Don't look any further!

As your local mortgage brokers in Sutherland we can help with:

Get Started Today

In the meantime:

Start your home loan journey today

I want to buy a home

I want to buy an investment

I'm considering refinancing

The right home loan for your needs

Client reviews

Help me calculate

2nd Applicant

Extra Information

Home Buyer Concession Scheme

Stamp duty concessions in NSW

How much is the First Home Owners Grant NSW?

How much is the First Home Owners Grant in the NT?

How much is the First Home Owners Grant QLD?

Stamp duty concessions

How much is the First Home Owners Grant SA?

Stamp duty concessions in TAS

How much is the First Home Owners Grant TAS?

Stamp duty concessions in VIC

How much is the First Home Owners Grant VIC?

Stamp duty concessions in WA

How much is the First Home Owners Grant WA?

State / Territorial Revenue Web Sites

Latest news & tips

Reserve Bank closes out 2024 with cash rate…

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