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Community First Bank | Basic Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
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5.94% Glossary
5.99% Glossary
$2,085 Glossary
The Capricornian | Offset | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤97% | Variable
The Capricornian logo
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5.99% Glossary
5.99% Glossary
$2,096 Glossary
LCU | Intelligent Mortgage | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
LCU logo
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5.95% Glossary
6.01% Glossary
$2,087 Glossary
Easy Street Fin Services | Street Smart | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
Easy Street Fin Services logo
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6.04% Glossary
6.09% Glossary
$2,107 Glossary
G&C Mutual Bank | Momentum Home Loan | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
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6.10% Glossary
6.13% Glossary
$2,121 Glossary
Illawarra Credit Union | Bare Essentials Home Loan | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
Illawarra Credit Union logo
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6.14% Glossary
6.19% Glossary
$2,130 Glossary
Queensland Country Bank | Ultimate Home Loan Package | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
Queensland Country Bank logo
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6.19% Glossary
6.54% Glossary
$2,141 Glossary
Greater Bank | Great Rate Home Loan | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
Greater Bank logo
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6.64% Glossary
6.66% Glossary
$2,245 Glossary
Newcastle Permanent | Real Deal | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
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$3,000 when you refinance with a Newcastle Permanent home loan. 
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6.69% Glossary
6.73% Glossary
$2,256 Glossary
Hume Bank | Liteblue | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
Hume Bank logo
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6.89% Glossary
6.90% Glossary
$2,303 Glossary
Newcastle Permanent | Premium Plus Package | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
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$3,000 when you refinance with a Newcastle Permanent home loan. 
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6.90% Glossary
7.23% Glossary
$2,305 Glossary
BankVic | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
BankVic logo
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6.10% Glossary
6.10% Glossary
$2,121 Glossary
MOVE Bank | Everyday Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
MOVE Bank logo
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6.24% Glossary
6.29% Glossary
$2,153 Glossary
BCU Bank | Omg Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
BCU Bank logo
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6.29% Glossary
6.32% Glossary
$2,164 Glossary
Community First Bank | Accelerator Package | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤95% | Variable
Community First Bank logo
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6.04% Glossary
6.42% Glossary
$2,107 Glossary
MOVE Bank | Offset Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
MOVE Bank logo
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6.44% Glossary
6.49% Glossary
$2,198 Glossary
People's Choice | Basic | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR 80-95% | Variable
People's Choice logo
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6.64% Glossary
6.64% Glossary
$2,245 Glossary
ING | Mortgage Simplifier | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
ING logo
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6.69% Glossary
6.72% Glossary
$2,256 Glossary
Heritage Bank | Discount | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
Heritage Bank logo
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6.79% Glossary
6.81% Glossary
$2,279 Glossary
ING | Orange Advantage | Owner Occupied | LVR 90-95% | Variable
ING logo
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6.69% Glossary
6.97% Glossary
$2,256 Glossary

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What are 95% home loans?

A 95% home loan, or 95% mortgage, is a low-deposit home loan that enables you to borrow up to 95% of the total value of a property you’re buying. This means you are only required to make a 5% deposit on the home loan for the property, which is much lower than the standard 20% deposit that most home loans require.

95% home loans are also called 95% LVR loans, referring to the LVR or loan-to-valuation ratio of the loan.

This type of loan is generally considered by lenders to be a higher lending risk than an 80% LVR (20% deposit) loan. Therefore, borrowers may find the application process is stricter than it would be for a 20% deposit loan, and they are likely to need to pay for LMI. Some lenders also charge a higher interest rate to borrowers with a high LVR, compared to borrowers eligible for lower-LVR loans.

Explore further→ What is LVR and what can it mean for your home loan?

A low-deposit home loan may be an appealing option for prospective property owners who want to take out a home loan with a small deposit amount. However, you may end up paying more for the home loan in the long run.

If you are a first home buyer with a low deposit, there is a possibility you could be eligible for government incentives and schemes aimed at making home ownership more achievable, such as the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme (now called the First Home Guarantee Scheme). This is a scheme that allows a limited number of eligible borrowers per financial year who have never bought a home before to get a home loan with as little as a 5% deposit, without needing to stump up for the expensive lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI) that borrowers with a deposit of less than 20% of the value of the home usually need to pay for.

There’s also the new Labor government’s Regional First Home Buyer Support Scheme, which is set to commence in January 2023. It will work in a similar way to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, but only for borrowers who are buying outside capital cities.

Another option for those seeking federal government support could be the forthcoming ‘Help to Buy’ scheme, which will let eligible homebuyers with a deposit of at least 2% receive a government contribution to help buy their home, provided they qualify for a low-deposit home loan with a participating lender.

Frequently Asked Questions about 95% Home Loans

Not every borrower will be eligible to apply for 95% home loans. While the exact assessment criteria you face can vary depending on your lender and personal situation, you may need to have some of the following characteristics:

  • Good credit history
  • Stable employment
  • Genuine savings of 5% of the property’s value for the deposit
  • High income compared to the loan you want (serviceability ratio)
  • Own other assets
  • Low or no other debts (e.g. credit cards, personal loans).

If you make an application for a 95% home loan, you may need to demonstrate that you are capable of making the monthly repayments. Borrowers will generally need to have a high credit score with a history of consistently repaying any loans and credit cards they’ve taken out. 95% home loans therefore may not be suitable for those who are struggling financially. Lenders may also be hesitant to offer 95% home loans for large mortgages, meaning that investors or home buyers looking for a higher-end property may not necessarily be well-suited to a 95% home loan.

Explore Further→ What is a good credit score and how do you get one?

Borrowing 95% of a property’s value and making a deposit of just 5% usually means needing to meet strict criteria in order to get approved. While the policies vary from lender to lender, you will typically need to meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Be a permanent Australian resident or citizen
  • Have a good credit history
  • Have a regular income that will enable you to comfortably meet the home loan repayments
  • Not have too much other debt
  • Be buying a certain kind of property (some lenders place extra restrictions on loans used to purchase newly-built apartments or vacant land, for example).

If you don’t yet have enough savings for the deposit you need, we have some budgeting and saving tips which may help you reach your goals.

When you’re ready to move forward with your application, you may need a range of documents on hand, including proof of identification such as a driver’s licence or passport, employment details such as a payslip, and other relevant financial documents like your most recent tax return.

Related story: How to apply for home loan pre-approval

95% home loans are generally quite similar to standard home loans, besides the smaller deposit amount required and potentially stricter eligibility criteria. They typically include the features that you could find in a standard fixed or variable home loan, but the exact features on offer will vary depending on the lender and the specific loan. Some common features can include:

  • Redraw facility: A home loan redraw facility is a feature that allows you to withdraw additional repayments you’ve already contributed to the loan.
  • Offset account: A mortgage offset account is a savings or transaction account linked to your home loan. The balance in this account is offset against the balance of your home loan, so that you pay interest on less of your loan balance.
  • Additional repayments: Most variable and some fixed home loans allow you to make additional repayments on top of the required monthly repayments. Making additional repayments helps to pay off the loan quicker, thus paying less interest.
  • Loan term options: Like any other type of home loan in Australia, most 95% home loans come with a 25-year or 30-year loan term for you to repay the loan.
  • Other key features: Features such as split loan facilities and pre-approval are also common in home loans.

You can check to see whether the loan you’re applying for has these features by contacting your lender, or you can start by comparing your options on the Canstar website.

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As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

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Joshua Sale is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar’s flagship Star Ratings, as part of Canstar’s Research Team. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, he enjoys helping Australians find more suitable financial products by transforming complex calculations into a consumer-friendly Star Rating that explains the values and benefits of different financial products. As one of Canstar’s company spokespeople, Joshua is confident participating in print, radio and broadcast journalism interviews. He has participated in interviews with the Australian Financial Review, news.com.au and Money Magazine, along with other leading media outlets, discussing topics such as home loan equity, banking incentive schemes, digital wallets and wider finance trends. You can follow Joshua on LinkedIn. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Joshua as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

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