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How much deposit will I need?

As a general rule, if you are an owner-occupier you will require 5% of the purchase price as a deposit. If you are an investor, you will ideally have 5-10% of the purchase price. Low deposit home loans can be great for first homebuyers who haven’t been able to save a large deposit due to their circumstances. Family guarantor loans are another great way to help you with your home loan deposit, if you have family willing to help as a limited liability guarantor. Your home loan deposit will usually need to be partly made up from genuine savings. You can also use a combination of other sources, including:

  • Federal First Home Owners Grant and State based first homebuyer incentives
  • Monetary gifts, Inheritances and Tax Returns
  • First Home Saver Account

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