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Sydney Home Loan Specialist. 60 Lenders. Free.

One vetted Sydney specialist. 60 lenders compared. Paid by the lender, never by you.

$1.55M
Sydney median house price · 2026
$800K
NSW FHB stamp duty exemption cap
60+
Lenders compared · paid by lender

Why Sydney Buyers Use A Specialist

Sydney is Australia’s most competitive home loan market. A specialist’s 60+ lender panel outperforms any single bank.

Sharper rates than the big 4
Specialists routinely access rates 0.2–0.5% lower than the advertised rate via pro-pack and volume-discount programs.
Right lender for your LVR
Some lenders are competitive at 95% LVR, others only at 80%. A specialist picks the best fit for your deposit.
$0 cost to you
No cost, no obligation — our service is free to you. Same lender rate whether direct or via specialist.

NSW & Sydney details — tap to expand

The specifics that matter for buying in NSW. Tap any section to read more.

NSW Stamp Duty Calculator (First Home Buyers)

Up to $800,000: Full stamp duty exemption for eligible NSW first home buyers.

$800,000 – $1,000,000: Sliding-scale concession — partial duty owed.

Over $1,000,000: Full standard stamp duty applies.

Eligibility requires Australian citizenship or permanent residency, being 18+, having never owned property in Australia, and moving in within 12 months for at least 6 months. Use our free stamp duty calculator →

First Home Guarantee In NSW (2026)

The First Home Guarantee lets eligible Sydney FHBs buy with a 5% deposit without paying LMI. The Federal Government acts as guarantor for the other 15%.

NSW price caps (2026): $1.5M in Sydney metro / capital city, $800K in regional NSW. Income caps: $125K single, $200K couple.

Places: 35,000 FHB places per financial year plus 10,000 Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee places.

A specialist can model the FHG alongside standard 10%/20% deposit options to show which path saves you more.

Sydney Market Snapshot (Early 2026)

Median house price: ~$1.55M (CoreLogic).

Median unit price: ~$820K.

Auction clearance rate: 62–68% week-on-week.

Days on market (houses): 28–35 days.

Top growth suburbs: North Shore, Inner West, Eastern Suburbs generally outperform outer metro for capital growth, though outer metro offers better yield for investors.

How Sydney Specialists Differ From A Big-4 Bank

A Sydney specialist has a panel of 30–60+ lenders including major banks (CBA, ANZ, NAB, Westpac), second-tier (Macquarie, ING, Bankwest, Suncorp), and non-bank specialists.

Walk into a big-4 branch and you get one lender’s products at standard pricing. A specialist creates competition between lenders — that competition alone routinely yields 0.3–0.5% lower rates.

On a $1M Sydney loan, 0.4% lower saves $4,000 per year — $120,000 over 30 years. Free, because the lender pays the specialist.

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Quick Answers For Sydney Buyers

How much can I borrow for a Sydney home loan?

A Sydney borrower on $100K single / $180K couple income with standard expenses typically borrows $550K–$950K. Sydney’s high expenses (rent, transport, childcare) affect serviceability more than most states. Try the borrowing capacity calculator →

Are Sydney home loan specialist services free?

Yes — free to you. Sydney specialists are paid a commission by the lender on settlement (typically 0.5–0.7% upfront + small trail). You pay the same rate whether direct or via specialist, but get the whole-of-market comparison done for free.

Does a Sydney broker service outer suburbs like Parramatta, Penrith, the Northern Beaches?

Yes. Sydney specialists service every metro suburb and beyond — Chatswood, Parramatta, Penrith, Liverpool, Bankstown, Hornsby, Manly, Bondi, and regional NSW. Most work remotely via Zoom plus document e-signing, so location doesn’t affect service.

See the full home loan FAQ (8 questions) →