# Buying Your First Home
> Learn how to navigate the journey of purchasing your first home with CommBank.  
> Explore tools, tips, and guides to help you understand the home buying process—from saving for a deposit to settlement.
- [Buying your first home | CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/buying-your-first-home.html)
## Resources
- [Home loan calculators](https://www.commbank.com.au/digital/home-loans/calculators.html): Estimate your borrowing power and repayments
- [Property and suburb reports](https://www.commbank.com.au/digital/home-buying/property-suburb-reports.html): Get insights into property values and trends

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# Government Grants and Schemes
> Discover the range of government support options available to help you buy your first home.  
> Learn about eligibility and how to apply for grants and schemes that can reduce your upfront costs.
- [Government grants and schemes | Home loans | CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/government-grants-and-schemes.html)
## Resources
- [First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/first-home-owners-grant.html?ei=about_fhog): Learn how to apply for the FHOG
- [First Home Guarantee](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/australian-government-5-percent-deposit-scheme.html?ei=about_fhbg): Buy with as little as 5% deposit

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# First Home Guarantee
> A government initiative to help eligible first home buyers purchase a home sooner.  
> CommBank supports the First Home Guarantee, allowing you to buy with a smaller deposit and no LMI.
- [First Home Guarantee | Home loans](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/australian-government-5-percent-deposit-scheme.html?ei=about_fhbg)
## Resources
- [Lenders Mortgage Insurance](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/lenders-mortgage-insurance.html): Understand how LMI works

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# Family Home Guarantee
> Helping single parents purchase a home with a low deposit.  
> This scheme supports eligible single parents with dependants to buy a home with as little as 2% deposit.
- [Family Home Guarantee | Home loans | CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/family-home-guarantee.html)
## Resources
- [Home loan application checklist](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/home-loan-application-checklist.html): Prepare your documents

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# Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee
> Support for eligible first home buyers purchasing in regional areas.  
> This initiative helps regional buyers enter the property market with a smaller deposit.
- [Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee | Home loans | CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/australian-government-5-percent-deposit-scheme.html?ei=about_rfhbg)
## Resources
- [Regional property insights](https://www.commbank.com.au/articles/property/regional-property-market.html): Explore regional market trends

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# First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
> A one-time grant for eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home.  
> Find out how much you could receive and how to apply.
- [First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) | CommBank](https://www.commbank.com.au/home-loans/first-home-owners-grant.html)
## Resources
- [State-specific grant information](https://www.firsthome.gov.au/): Learn about grants in your state or territory

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# Stamp Duty Explained
> Understand what stamp duty is and how it affects your home purchase.  
> Learn how stamp duty is calculated and explore exemptions and concessions.
- [What is stamp duty?](https://www.commbank.com.au/brighter/property/what-is-stamp-duty.html?ei=about_stamp)
## Resources
- [Stamp duty calculator](https://www.commbank.com.au/digital/home-loans/stamp-duty-calculator.html): Estimate your stamp duty costs