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Home Loans in Mandurah, Busselton and Margaret River

A Perth broker who works with buyers across the South West, by phone, video or in person.
South West WA

A broker who gets how the South West works

Buying or refinancing outside the city can feel like you are on your own. Lenders, rules and schemes can look different once you are away from Perth. Richard works with people across Mandurah, Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River, mostly by phone, video and secure online forms, and he travels to the South West when it helps. Get in touch and we’ll call you back within one business day to find a time that suits you.

He listens first. He wants to hear your whole situation before he says anything about loans.

Richard Morris explaining a loan summary to a couple at a café table in a South West town

The short version

  • Richard works with people across the South West, from Mandurah to Margaret River, mostly by phone, video and secure online forms.
  • He travels to the South West when it helps. The first step is a short call.
  • He helps first home buyers, upgraders, investors and people looking to refinance.
  • Richard doesn't charge you a fee. He's paid by the lender.
Guides and insights

Latest from Richard

Clear, practical guides to read before you talk to anyone.

FIFO worker in hi-vis sitting on a ute tailgate checking his phone at sunset
FIFO and Mining

Can You Get a Home Loan on a FIFO Contract or in a New Job?

Richard Morris, Perth mortgage broker
Richard Morris 28 October 2026 · 3 min read

Contract, casual, ABN or a new site? Here is what lenders commonly look at when your FIFO or mining work is not a permanent salary, and how to make it easier.

Young couple smiling at the front door of their new home, he holding a work duffel bag
Buying

Buying Your First Home on a FIFO Roster: What to Know in WA

Richard Morris, Perth mortgage broker
Richard Morris 28 October 2026 · 4 min read

You work away and want to buy your first home. Here is how the 5% Deposit Scheme, price caps, moving in and showing roster income work for first home buyers in WA.

Woman at her kitchen table reading payslips with a laptop open
FIFO and Mining

How Lenders Count FIFO and Mining Income: Base Pay, Allowances and Overtime

Richard Morris, Perth mortgage broker
Richard Morris 28 October 2026 · 4 min read

Lenders don’t all count FIFO and mining pay the same way. How base pay, overtime, allowances and bonuses are treated, and how to make your income count.

At Morris Home Loans, we do all the heavy lifting so you can focus on the important things

We work with Australia's leading mortgage lenders, real estate agents and property experts to find you the best solution on your next property purchase.

Free call

Find out where you stand and what's possible.

Pre-approval

Your budget confirmed in writing, so you can shop with confidence.

Find your home

With your numbers locked in, look for your next home.

Your loan

We arrange the loan: application, scheme paperwork, lender follow-up.

Settlement

You get the keys; we stay in touch to keep the loan working for you.

Richard personally oversees your home loan journey every step of the way so you can get into your new home sooner.

One quick no-strings call is all it takes to get into your next home sooner.

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Who it’s for

Who we help, from Mandurah to Margaret River

Whether you are buying your first home, moving down from Perth or growing a portfolio, Richard works with people right across the South West.

First home buyers

Working out what you can afford, which government schemes may apply, and what to do first.

People upgrading or moving

Selling and buying, or moving down from Perth for the lifestyle.

Investors

Looking at a second property, or restructuring what you already have.

Anyone thinking of refinancing

A free check on whether a better deal could be worth the switch.

Building or buying land

Loans for land and for building can work differently, so it helps to talk before you sign.

First home buyers

Help for first home buyers outside Perth

Two programs come up often for first home buyers in regional WA:

Which one suits you, if either, depends on your income, your savings and where you want to buy. Rules and limits change, so we check the latest official information with you.

The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

(formerly the First Home Guarantee). It lets eligible buyers purchase with a deposit as small as 5% without paying lenders mortgage insurance. Price caps differ by location, so check the current caps for your area.

Keystart

A WA Government home loan program with its own eligibility rules and limits.

WA first home buyer help

What you could get

$10,000

First Home Owner Grant
For a new home

$0

Stamp duty
On established homes up to $600,000

5%

Deposit, no LMI
Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

Eligibility and caps apply, and rules change. Richard confirms what you qualify for.

See everything you could qualify for →

How much could you borrow?

Get a rough idea of your borrowing power, tested the way lenders test it.

Questions we hear

Straight answers to what South West buyers ask us most.

Can you meet me in person?

Richard regularly travels to the South West. Book a call and he will let you know when he is next in your area, or arrange a phone or video catch-up.

Do I need to live near Perth to use Richard?
How much can I borrow to buy a home?
How much deposit do I need to buy a home?
What help is available for first home buyers in Western Australia?
What is home loan pre-approval, and do I need it?
What additional costs should I budget for when buying a home?
Can I buy a home if I'm self-employed?
Is it better to use a mortgage broker or go directly to a bank?
How much does it cost to use Morris Home Loans?
How does Morris Home Loans get paid?
Can Morris Home Loans help if I'm buying outside Perth?
Guide

Get the WA First Home Buyer Playbook

A step-by-step guide to the costs, grants and steps for buying your first home in WA, with a simple worksheet to work out your own numbers.

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Ready to talk?

Book a short call with Richard. There is no pressure and no jargon.

General information only. This page is not personal advice. Lending is subject to each lender's criteria, and approval is never guaranteed.