First home buyers struggle with debt

By Jessica Stanic · 22 April 2009 · Locked

First Home Buyers Buried Under Debt

Low interest rates and government grants are luring first-time buyers into the market, but at what cost? The average debt burden is skyrocketing, leaving many with a daunting financial reality.

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Summary

First home buyers are flooding into the market aided by low interest rates and the first home buyers grant, however this is causing a considerable amount of debt, with the average first home buyer borrowing $51,000 more than those who took out a mortgage 12 months ago. New analysis conducted by first home buyer website, […]