Need help navigating your way into your first home? Our specialists, tools, and guides can help you through the maze of saving a deposit, getting conditional approval, making an offer and choosing the right loan structure. This is helping you into your first home.

Co-own, a different way to own
With Co-own you may be able to turn the dream of owning a home into reality by teaming up with friends or whānau! Buying a property together is a way to get on the property ladder sooner.
With Co-own you may be able to turn the dream of owning a home into reality by teaming up with friends or whānau! Buying a property together is a way to get on the property ladder sooner.

Start your home loan journey
Getting into the property market can be both exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about so we’ve created a handy step-by-step guide to help you on your home loan journey. Taking you through the first home buying process - everything from using your KiwiSaver savings to conditional approval and the house hunt right through to making an offer and moving in.
Getting into the property market can be both exciting and overwhelming. There’s a lot to think about so we’ve created a handy step-by-step guide to help you on your home loan journey. Taking you through the first home buying process - everything from using your KiwiSaver savings to conditional approval and the house hunt right through to making an offer and moving in.
First home buyer calculator
Use our first home buyer calculator to work out how much you may be able to borrow and compare different repayment scenarios.
Tips for saving a deposit
Generally, you'll need a 20% deposit to qualify for a home loan so here's some suggestions to get you on your way.

Using your KiwiSaver
If you’ve been in KiwiSaver for at least three years and you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to make a first home withdrawal to go towards buying your first home.
If you’ve been in KiwiSaver for at least three years and you meet the eligibility requirements, you may be able to make a first home withdrawal to go towards buying your first home.

First Home Saver
Start saving for a deposit with our First Home Saver. Our savings and home loan bundle that gives you special offers and incentives for saving for your fist home.
Start saving for a deposit with our First Home Saver. Our savings and home loan bundle that gives you special offers and incentives for saving for your fist home.
Guide to home loan options
Fixed, floating, revolving and offset got you confused? We explain the differences and the benefits of the various home loan types we offer in handy videos so you can work out the best structure for you.
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Let's get you into your first home
Our home loan specialists and tools can help you through the journey of buying your first home.
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Our home loan specialists can walk you through the process of buying a home and discuss what your options are.
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Our first home buyer calculator allows you to work out how much you may be able to borrow and compare different repayment scenarios.
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Displayed interest rates are subject to change. Kiwibank’s lending criteria, terms and conditions, and fees apply.
The repayment calculator should be used as a guide only. It doesn't take into account all of your individual circumstances and isn't intended as financial advice.
Co-own: Maximum two couples per application. Offset home loan may not be available. Excludes business banking.