• First home buyers (FHB) are more confident with high levels of debt than any other borrower
• 21 to 30 years is the traditional age range of a FHB
• $359,786 is the average FHB loan size
• $58,047 is the average FHB housing deposit
• 60% of FHBs consider the interest rate to be the most important consideration in choosing a mortgage

Source: Genworth Homebuyer Confidence Index and QBE LMI ImiBAROMETER Report 2011