Who this guide is for
Pakistani families and individuals newly arrived in Australia who want a clear plan for home loan eligibility — even if you're 1–2 years away from being ready.
- Pakistani PR holders within their first 2 years in Sydney
- Skilled visa holders (482, 491) considering buying their first home
- Newly-arrived families with overseas savings ready to use as deposit
- Pakistani Muslim families wanting to plan ahead for halal home finance
The real challenge
Newly-arrived Pakistani migrants face the same chicken-and-egg problem most new migrants face: banks want Australian income history, but you're just building it. The lending system isn't explained well anywhere, and cultural patterns around family decision-making, deposit sources and Islamic finance aren't understood by most brokers.
Most general brokers don't handle new-migrant scenarios well — and don't speak Urdu.
How Mortgagefy helps
Mortgagefy works with newly-arrived Pakistani families regularly. We explain in Urdu how the Australian system works, when you can apply, what documentation you need, and which lenders work well for newly-PR or skilled-visa Pakistani borrowers.
We're happy to chat early — planning ahead makes a real difference. Free advice, no pressure.
How it works — 4 simple steps
Free new migrant chat
20-minute call (Urdu support) about your visa status, income, savings and timeline.
Plan your pathway
We map out what you need — Australian income history, deposit, credit file — to be ready.
Compare lender options
When ready, we compare 30+ lenders for the right fit including Islamic finance providers.
Settle your first home
You move in with Urdu-speaking support throughout.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I need to be in Australia before applying for a home loan?
Can I get a halal home loan as a newly-arrived Pakistani migrant?
Can I use savings I brought from Pakistan as deposit?
I'm on a 482 visa. What are my options?
Should I wait until I get PR to buy?
Newly arrived from Pakistan? Plan your home loan path
Free 20-minute call with Urdu support — even if you're 1–2 years away from buying.
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