Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

About the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme

The Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme is part of an Australian Government initiative to support eligible home buyers to buy a home sooner. It is administered by Housing Australia on behalf of the Australian Government.

Under the scheme, part of an eligible home buyer’s home loan from a Participating Lender is guaranteed by Housing Australia. This enables an eligible home buyer to buy a home with as little as 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

For the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, any Guarantee of a home loan is for up to a maximum amount of 15% of the value of the property (as assessed by the Participating Lender). This Guarantee is not a cash payment or a deposit for a home loan. Eligibility criteria apply.

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Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, home buyers must be:

  • Applying as an individual or 2 joint applicants

  • An Australian citizen(s) or permanent resident(s)* at the time they enter the loan

  • At least 18 years of age

  • Intending to be owner-occupiers of the purchased property

  • First home buyers or previous homeowners who haven't owned a property in Australia in the past ten years.

Things to keep in mind

  • 5% Deposit Minimum

  • Sufficient funds to cover for stamp duty and settlement fees

  • Property price caps based on your state

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