Keystart home loans

If you’re a Western Australian resident hoping to buy with a 2% deposit and no LMI, Keystart might have an option for you.

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Keystart is a lender based in Western Australia which offers low deposit home loan options to help eligible individuals and families own homes sooner. Borrowers can buy a home with as little as a 2% deposit without lender's mortgage insurance (LMI), as long as they will live in the home.

Interest rates are higher than standard bank loans. This is because of the added risk to the lender when you borrow with such a low deposit. Typically with home loans, the more of a deposit you have the lower interest rates you can get.

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Keystart Urban Connect Home Loan
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7.10%
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7.18%
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  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Principal & Interest2% min. equityOwner-occupierLMI
Monthly Payment
$1,009
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Keystart Aboriginal Home Loan
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Interest Rate
7.10%
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7.16%
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  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Principal & Interest2% min. equityOwner-occupierLMI
Monthly Payment
$1,009
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Keystart Access Home Loan
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Interest Rate
7.10%
Comparison Rate
7.16%
Fees
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Principal & Interest2% min. equityOwner-occupierLMI
Monthly Payment
$1,009
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Keystart Shared Ownership Home Loan
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Interest Rate
7.10%
Comparison Rate
7.21%
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  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Principal & Interest2% min. equityOwner-occupierLMI
Monthly Payment
$1,009
per month
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Keystart Low Deposit Home Loan
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Interest Rate
7.10%
Comparison Rate
7.18%
Fees
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
Principal & Interest2% min. equityOwner-occupierLMI
Monthly Payment
$1,009
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Keystart loan features

    • Location: Available to WA residents only
    • Deposit: From as low as 2% (or $2,000, whichever is higher)
    • LMI: Lender's Mortgage Insurance (LMI) is not required
    • Eligibility: First home buyers, low-to-moderate income, and you must live in the home you buy
    • Flexibility: Home loan repayments can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly
    • Shared ownership option: You can choose to co-own your property with WA's Housing Association and then buy that share later

Who is Keystart best for?

  • First home buyers
  • Buyers in Western Australia
  • Borrowers not eligible for standard bank loans
  • Borrowers looking for shared ownership to lower costs

What products does Keystart offer?

Low deposit home loan

his home loan allows borrowers to purchase property with just a 2% deposit and no lender's mortgage insurance.

To take out this loan borrowers in metro and regional areas must earn a maximum of $148,000 for solo borrowers and a combined income of no more than $218,000 for couples/families. In the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, solo borrowers must earn no more than $225,000 and couples/families must earn no more than $285,000.

Shared ownership home loan

With this home loan you'll co-own a share of the property with WA's Housing Authority. You can still buy with as little as a 2% deposit and no LMI.

Solo borrowers must earn an income of less than $123,000, dual applicants and families must earn less than a combined income of $189,000.

Aboriginal home loan

Keystart has a dedicated Aboriginal home ownership team, helping borrowers take out either a full ownership loan or a shared ownership loan. You can use a deposit of 2% or $2000 (whichever is higher) and there's no lender's mortgage insurance.

Income limits are the same as the low deposit home loan. Borrowers in metro and regional areas must earn a maximum of $148,000 for solo borrowers and a combined income of no more than $218,000 for couples/families. In the Kimberley and Pilbara regions, solo borrowers must earn no more than $225,000 and couples/families must earn no more than $285,000.

Urban Connect home loan

This home loan is for borrowers wanting to buy medium and high-density apartments in the inner metro area. As with Keystart's other loans, borrowers can use a deposit as low as 2% and no LMI.

Solo borrowers must earn no more than $180,000, while couples/families must earn no more than $200,000.

How do I apply for a mortgage from Keystart?

When applying for any home loan, you will need various documents to establish your identity, your financial situation, employment status and details about the property.

Eligibility

The following information is general in nature and applies to most home loans. There may be specific criteria that apply for this lender.

  • Age. You must be over 18 years of age.
  • Residency. You should be a resident of Australia.
  • Employment. You should have a regular source of income.

Documents required

When you apply for a mortgage with Keystart you are required to provide certain information so make sure you have all your documents ready before you apply. The documents you will be expected to provide are:

📄 Property details. You can start a loan enquiry before you've bought a property. But to complete an application you need the address of the property and a signed contract of sale.

📄 Identification documents. You will need identification such as a driver's licence, passport or birth certificate.

📄 Proof of income documents. Recent payslips can establish your income.

📄 Asset and liability documents. You need to provide documents showing your current assets (savings accounts, investments) and liabilities (your outstanding debt).

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