Who this guide is for
Bangladeshi families newly arrived in Australia who want clear, respectful guidance on home loans — without assuming you already understand the Australian system.
- Bangladeshi PR holders within their first 2 years in Australia
- Skilled visa holders (482, 491) wanting to understand home loan options
- Newly-arrived families with overseas savings ready to use as deposit
- Bangladeshi professionals (IT, healthcare, engineering) building Australian credit
The real challenge
Newly-arrived Bangladeshi migrants face a chicken-and-egg problem: banks want to see Australian income history, but you're just starting it. The system isn't explained anywhere clearly — and the cultural assumptions baked into Australian lending (income types, deposit sources, decision-making) don't match Bangladeshi realities.
Most general brokers don't handle new-migrant scenarios well and don't speak Bengali.
How Mortgagefy helps
Mortgagefy works with newly-migrated Bangladeshi families regularly. We explain in Bengali how the Australian system works, when you can apply, what documentation you need, and which lenders are most flexible with new migrants.
We're happy to chat even if you're 1–2 years away from being ready — early planning often makes a real difference. Free advice, no pressure.
How it works — 4 simple steps
Free new migrant chat
20-minute call (Bengali support) about your visa status, income, savings and goals.
Plan your pathway
We map out what you need — Australian income history, savings, credit file — to be ready to apply.
Compare lender options
When ready, we compare 30+ lenders for the right fit including those flexible with new migrants.
Settle your first home
You move in with Bengali support throughout the process.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I need to be in Australia before I can get a home loan?
I'm on a 482 visa. Can I buy a home?
Can I use savings I brought from Bangladesh as my deposit?
I don't have an Australian credit file yet. Will banks lend to me?
When should I start talking to a broker — even if I'm not ready to buy?
Newly arrived from Bangladesh? Plan your home loan path
Free 20-minute call with Bengali support — even if you're 1–2 years away from buying.
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