How much do I need for a first home deposit?
Geoff Wood, director of My First Property Finance, says bigger deposits generally lead to lower interests rates with some banks, however licensed finance or mortgage brokers are often able to negotiate the same rate even if the deposit is only five per cent of the total loan amount. “In general terms, banks will lend up to 95 per cent of the total $450,000 value of that property, which means you can borrow $427,000, and of course the deposit you need will be reduced if you ar