How do I determine what I can afford?

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It is advisable that home buyers undergo a prequalification process, which provides the opportunity to do an affordability check and a credit check simultaneously.

Being prequalified enables you to check your credit score, and determine what you can realistically afford.

You can use MyProperty Home Loans' prequalification service and submit an application to all the major banks and financial institutions.

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