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◆ Arrivau · Home Loans Made Clear

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Licensed Australian mortgage broker comparing 40+ lenders, from the big four to online challengers. We translate the bank paperwork so you can decide in plain English.

$1.2B+Total loans funded
12,000+Australian households settled
4.9 / 5.0Google client reviews
Young Australian family at their new home
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What do you need help with?

From working out borrowing power to lodging your file — the six shortcuts most clients use.

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Three problems Arrivau solves every week

The most common home-loan paths we walk clients through — tailored to your income, deposit and status.

First Home Getting the keys

Your first Australian home

PR or citizen buying your first place. FHOG cash grants, stamp-duty concessions and 5% deposit pathways under the Home Guarantee Scheme.

  • FHOG of $10k–$25k depending on state
  • Stamp duty waived on homes up to $800k (NSW)
  • Home Guarantee Scheme — 5% deposit, no LMI
Non-resident / Expat Sydney harbour

Non-resident & expat buyers

Temporary visa holders, returning expats and overseas buyers. We handle FIRB approval, foreign income assessment and lender-specific rules.

  • FIRB application and foreign buyer duty
  • GBP / USD / SGD / HKD income accepted
  • Offshore borrower LVR up to 70%
Investor / Self-employed Modern home

Investors & self-employed

Business owners, 188 investor visa holders, multi-property portfolios. Complex structures that most branch bankers can’t package — we can.

  • 188A / B / C visa-aligned finance
  • Low-doc and 2-year self-employed income
  • Portfolio restructure for 5+ properties

What clients say

Real households — from first enquiry to the day they moved in. Names changed on request.

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First home

“New PR, 5% deposit
still got the Sydney house.”

We had PR for six months and only a 5% deposit — two of the big four said no. Mitchell lined up the Home Guarantee Scheme plus the NSW FHOG and we were pre-approved in a week.

The Nguyen family · Ryde, NSW · Purchase price $1.08M
Portfolio refinance

“Five properties, one
coherent structure.”

Our portfolio was spread across three lenders and cashflow was tight. Arrivau consolidated everything with one lender, saved $8,400 a year in interest and freed up a deposit for the next purchase.

Dr Chen · Glen Waverley, VIC · Portfolio value $4.2M

Learn something useful

The latest on rates, policy changes and broker tips — written by our in-house editor.

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You Can’t Spend a Decade Making Rental Housing More Expensive and Expect Rents to Stay Low

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Mortgage Stress Ripples Across Sydney: MacroBusiness Analysis and What It Means for Borrowers

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Mortgage Stress Ripples Across Sydney: MacroBusiness Analysis and What It Means for Borrowers

Mortgage stress ripples across Sydney are no longer a distant warning. They are a daily …

10 min read · 2026-05-26
Australia's Property Price Drops This Week: 2,394 Sales and 3,299 Rentals Reduced (18–24 May 2025)

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Australia's Property Price Drops This Week: 2,394 Sales and 3,299 Rentals Reduced (18–24 May 2025)

Australia’s Property Price Drops This Week: 2,394 Sales and 3,299 Rentals Reduced …

10 min read · 2026-05-25
Cash Rate vs Mortgage Rate: Effective Floor and Ceiling 2026

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Cash Rate vs Mortgage Rate: Effective Floor and Ceiling 2026

Introduction The relationship between the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate and the …

12 min read · 2026-05-24
RBA Board Member Voting Pattern: 2026 Hawk vs Dove Index

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RBA Board Member Voting Pattern: 2026 Hawk vs Dove Index

Introduction Mortgage borrowers who hold variable-rate home loans in 2026 will operate …

10 min read · 2026-05-24
RBA Statement on Monetary Policy 2026: Headline + Forecast Tables

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RBA Statement on Monetary Policy 2026: Headline + Forecast Tables

Introduction The Reserve Bank of Australia’s February 2026 Statement on Monetary …

8 min read · 2026-05-24
Why Big-4 Banks Don't Pass On Full Rate Cuts: 2026 Pattern

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Why Big-4 Banks Don't Pass On Full Rate Cuts: 2026 Pattern

Introduction In February 2026 the Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate target by 25 …

9 min read · 2026-05-24
Mortgage Property in Australia: A Complete Guide for Savvy Borrowers

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Mortgage Property in Australia: A Complete Guide for Savvy Borrowers

Mortgage property decisions rank among the biggest financial commitments an Australian …

10 min read · 2026-05-24
Lo Doc to Full Doc Switch 2026: When You Qualify

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Lo Doc to Full Doc Switch 2026: When You Qualify

Introduction Australian mortgage market participants who entered a low‑documentation loan …

10 min read · 2026-05-23
Lo Doc to Full Doc Switch 2026: When You Qualify

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Lo Doc to Full Doc Switch 2026: When You Qualify

Introduction 2026 will mark the year that many Australian self-employed borrowers find the …

13 min read · 2026-05-23
Low Doc + Spouse PAYG Income: Hybrid Application 2026

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Low Doc + Spouse PAYG Income: Hybrid Application 2026

Introduction The 2026 Australian mortgage market accommodates a distinct …

10 min read · 2026-05-23
Lender Refused Low Doc: Reasons + Switching Lender 2026

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Lender Refused Low Doc: Reasons + Switching Lender 2026

Introduction A low-doc refusal in 2026 is rarely a final judgment on a borrower’s …

10 min read · 2026-05-23
Mitchell Harding, Principal Broker

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Principal broker with 15 years in Australian lending. MFAA member, licensed under ACL and backed by a team of 8 brokers. First conversation is free and there’s no obligation to go further.