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Are you getting the best out of your home loan?
 

To work out how much you can afford to spend on a home you need to do your budget, consider your deposit options and find out how much can borrow.

 

1. Affordability

How much could I potentially borrow?

Get an estimate of the amount you could borrow to buy a home.







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Doing your budget

This is an essential first step in working out what you can afford.  Use our tools to help.  More…
Budget planner calculator  |  Detailed budget worksheet (PDF)  |  Budget at a glance (PDF)  |  Costs of buying a home calculator  |  Costs of buying a home (PDF)  |  Conditionally pre-approved home loans

Your deposit options

The more deposit you have, the less you need to borrow.  But there may be other options for you if you don't have one. More... 
Deposit/equity calculator  |  Loan to property ratio calculator  |  FirstHome options  |  Savings calculator

How much can you borrow?

The amount you can borrow depends on the value of the home you wish to buy, the deposit amount you have to contribute and how much you can afford to pay toward your loan.  More...
'How much could I potentially borrow?' calculator  |  Pre-approved home loan application  |  Low or no deposit options  |  Your loan to property value ratio

Your home loan pre-approval

Before you start looking for a home it is recommended that you get a conditionally pre-approved home loan.  This means you have an indication of how much you can spend before you start looking.  It's easy to apply for.  More...
Pre-approved home loan application  |  Mobile Mortgage Managers

What will your repayments be?

Having a home loan means you need to make regular repayments.  These can be made weekly, fortnightly or monthly.  How much they will be depends on a number of factors.  More...
Home Loan Repayment Calculator

Jeff and Philippa's home buying story

Hear first hand from people who have been through the home buying process - a great way to find out how others have done it.  More...

The content on our site is for information only. You should obtain professional advice relevant to your circumstances.

Our lending criteria, terms, conditions and fees apply to all loans.  A low equity premium may apply where a loan amounts to over 85% of the property's value.

This material is for information purposes only. Its content is intended to be of a general nature, does not take into account your financial situation or goals, and is not a personalised financial adviser service under the Financial Advisers Act 2008.  It is recommended you seek advice from a financial adviser which takes into account your individual circumstances before you acquire a financial product. If you wish to consult one of The National Bank's financial advisers, please contact us on 0800 18 18 18.

 

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