25/08/2026
Real talk, saving a 20% deposit in Sydney is a long game.
But here's what a lot of buyers don't realise, you might not need to wait that long.
1. 5% deposit options exist. With Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), some lenders can get you approved with just 5% saved. Yes, really.
2. The First Home Guarantee means you can buy with 5% and pay zero LMI. It's a government guarantee to your lender, not free money, but it can save you tens of thousands. As of late 2025, the scheme expanded: no income caps, no place limits, and in Sydney the property cap now sits at $1.5 million.
3. Guarantor loans let a family member use their own property as security. That means you could get in with little to no deposit at all.
4. The Family Home Guarantee is built for single parents. Just 2% deposit required.
The 20% rule isn't wrong. It's just not the only way in.
If you're sitting there wondering whether you're closer to buying than you think, send us a message. We'll compare hundreds of lenders and find what actually fits your situation, not just the first option a bank throws at you.
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