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The First Home Guarantee Scheme (FHBG) allows eligible first home buyers to purchase with a 5% deposit without paying LMI by having the government guarantee up to 15% of the loan.
Australian citizens or permanent residents, first home buyers, purchasing a property under the relevant state price cap, with taxable income under $125,000 (singles) or $200,000 (couples).
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