A step-by-step guide to getting your home loan approved. Buying a home is a milestone that should be celebrated, but too often the achievement is overshadowed by the stress people feel when trying to get their loan approved. Or, worse, the fear of the unknown prevents them from taking the plunge, keeping them stuck in the rental trap. Multi-award-winning mortgage broker Aaron Christie-David is on a mission to reframe Australians' attitudes toward getting a mortgage and turn their aspirations of home ownership into reality. The Happy Home Loan Handbook demystifies the home loan process, providing a step-by-step breakdown of how to get your loan approved; how best to set up your loan; how to locate, negotiate over and purchase the home you want; how to build your support team to guide you; and how this home-buying experience can become your reality. If you are an aspiring first-home buyer or ambitious upgrader, this helpful handbook will show you how to get your home loan approved and buy your dream home so you can get on with enjoying life.