24/06/2026
APS6, EL1, EL2 or SES?
This one might be worth knowing about.
Bankwest has expanded its LMI waiver policy to include eligible Federal Government employees, alongside a range of other professions including lawyers, accountants, banking professionals and selected technology employees.
Why does that matter?
Because LMI can cost thousands, sometimes tens of thousands, depending on the size of the loan and your deposit.
Under this policy, eligible borrowers may be able to purchase a property with less than a 20% deposit and avoid LMI altogether.
If you're APS6, EL1, EL2 or SES and looking to buy, invest, build or refinance, it may be worth checking whether you're eligible before spending years trying to save a larger deposit.
This is a Bankwest policy only. Eligibility criteria, lending policies and conditions apply.*