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Low Deposit Home Loan (including Modular Home Loan)

Make your dream of owning your home a reality with a low 2% deposit and no lender's mortgage insurance. You can choose to buy established, or build a new home, including a modular home with our new Modular Home Loan.

Choose a low deposit home loan designed to get into your own home sooner.

Loan features:

  • Low 2% deposit, meaning less time to save. 
  • You can use your first home owner grant (FHOG) towards your deposit if you decide to build a new home (excluding modular construction).
  • No lender's mortgage insurance, saving you thousands.
  • Choose what you buy; an established home, a new build or a modular home.

Rates and fees

For purchasing homes in the

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Deposit required

Maximum loan term

  • Lender's mortgage insurance $0
  • Additional repayments allowed? Yes
  • Flexibility in repayment frequency Yes
  • Monthly account keeping fees $0
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  • Statement frequency 6 Monthly

*Warning: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

Income limits

Just me (maximum income)
Two of us (maximum income)
Family (maximum income)
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    Low Deposit Home Loan FAQs

    • Q What happens to my first home owner grant?
      A

      The first home owner grant (FHOG) WA is a one-off payment funded by the Government of Western Australia and administered by the Department of Finance, Office of State Revenue. The grant is to assist first home buyers get started with their first home.

      If you are eligible, Keystart allows you to use the FHOG funds towards your home loan deposit, so you can get started on your home ownership dream sooner.

      The FHOG in WA only applies to first home buyers who are building or purchasing a newly built home.  It is no longer available if you choose to buy an established home however, you may be eligible for other benefits, like concessional stamp (transfer) duty.

    • Q Can I buy an investment property?
      A
      No. As we are focused on helping more people start their home ownership journey, we do not offer interest only loans or loans for an investment property. All of our loans are principal and interest home loans and are for owner-occupiers. You are required to occupy the property as your principal place of residence. 
    • Q Other than the deposit, what other costs are there?
      A

      Some of the other upfront costs you may incur when buying a home include application fees, legal or conveyancing fees, transfer fees, government stamp duty, inspection fees (building or termite), settlement agent fees, building insurance and water or shire rates. 

      You may also need to consider your moving costs if you need to hire a truck or removalists. If you're a first home buyer and you're thinking of building a new home, you may be eligible for the  first home owner grant. 

    • Q Can I buy anywhere?
      A
      Yes, anywhere within Western Australia. Once you have conditional approval you will be able to start looking for your new home. You can use the finance to buy an established home or to build. Remember to take into consideration the distance to your work and other facilities you want nearby. 
    • Q Do I have to be employed to get a loan?
      A

      Yes, you do need to have a stable income or regular employment for at least six months. 

      Keystart accepts some Centrelink benefits as income, but your total income affects the amount you will be able to borrow.

    • Q What type of home can I buy?
      A
      With Keystart's Low Deposit Home Loan, you either can purchase an established property or build a new home. You can buy an apartment, a townhouse, a stand-alone home or a unit - the choice is yours! 
    • Q I have owned a property before. Can I apply?
      A
      Yes you can. Subsequent home buyers are eligible to apply as long as you don't currently own or part own any other home or land. 

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    Select the purpose of the home loan and type the amount you would like to borrow to generate the Key Facts Sheet.

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