5% Deposit Scheme
Buy with as little as 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. Since 1 October 2025 there are no income limits or caps on places, and the price cap in Sydney is $1.5 million.
Official details ↗ (opens in a new tab)First home, next home, investment or refinance. We compare 50+ lenders, explain your options in plain English and handle everything through to settlement.
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Our home loan service is free to you. Lenders pay us a commission, which we disclose before you go ahead.
Four steps, with your broker handling the detail at every one. Tap a step to see what's involved.
We talk through your goals, income, expenses and timeline, in person, by phone or on video, and explain what's realistic before you commit to anything.
A rough idea of your income, savings and debts. No paperwork yet.
30 to 60 minutes
We check your documents, confirm your borrowing power and narrow 50+ lenders down to a few strong options, explaining the trade-offs of each.
Payslips or tax returns, recent bank statements and photo ID.
We prepare and lodge your application, answer the lender's questions and keep you updated until it's approved.
Your signature on the application and quick replies to any lender requests.
We work with your lender and conveyancer through to settlement, then review your loan every year to keep your rate competitive.
Your contract of sale and conveyancer's details.
Set by your contract of sale
Every kind of loan, from first homes and refinancing to SMSF and commercial.
Self-employed, on a visa or rebuilding credit? See how lenders can still say yes.
Quick estimates for borrowing power, upfront costs and refinancing, plus 28 more.
Straight answers on fees, deposits, self-employed loans and more.
Government schemes can save first home buyers tens of thousands of dollars. Check which ones could apply to you →
Buy with as little as 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance. Since 1 October 2025 there are no income limits or caps on places, and the price cap in Sydney is $1.5 million.
Official details ↗ (opens in a new tab)Eligible first home buyers pay no transfer duty on homes up to $800,000 and reduced duty up to $1 million. Our upfront costs calculator shows your figure.
Official details ↗ (opens in a new tab)Conditional approval tells you exactly how much you can spend, so you can make offers and bid at auction with confidence.
Start my pre-approval →Rules as at November 2026. Government schemes change and eligibility criteria apply. We'll confirm what applies to you.