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How This Young Couple Avoided The Trap of Trying To Out-Save The Market

When strategy meets support, great things happen.

A young couple came to us with a strong financial foundation and a clear plan: keep saving for the next few years before buying their first home. They had already saved $50,000 and cleared one HECS debt – a smart move to boost borrowing capacity.

But when we dug deeper, the numbers told a different story.

The Original Plan

  • Save for 2–3 more years to reach $140K deposit

  • Buy a $1M+ home in Queensland

  • Face a 95% LVR loan with $37,000 in Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)

  • Pay a higher interest rate (7.44% at Jan 2025 rates)

  • Risk being priced out due to property price growth

Our Plan

With their parents open to helping, we showed them a second path using a family guarantee. This allowed them to:

  • Use their current $50,000 deposit
  • Skip the LMI entirely
  • Secure a lower interest rate (6.14% at January 2025 for comparison)
  • Save around $500/month in repayments
  • Start building savings again – in their own home

Real Conversations. Smart Decisions.

Instead of chasing a bigger deposit as property prices climbed, they were able to act now with a structured solution that gave them financial breathing room and future upside.

“We sat down, ran the numbers, and showed them the opportunity. With help from their parents and the right structure, they bought sooner and saved significantly — without compromising their goals.” – Tanya, Affinitas Finance

This isn’t just about accessing family help – it’s about knowing how to structure it to benefit everyone.

Watch Tanya break it down in the video below.

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Whether you’re weeks or months away from your purchase, the right loan structure can save you more than just stress – it can save you thousands. If you (or someone you know) is preparing to buy, let’s sit down and make a plan.

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