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Can I Buy a House in Lakemba With Just 5% Deposit?

Mortgagefy Broker Team · Published · Last reviewed

Short answer: Yes — eligible Australian PR/citizen first home buyers can buy a Lakemba house with as little as 5% deposit via the First Home Guarantee scheme. Here's how.

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Who this guide is for

Lakemba area first home buyers wanting to know if a 5% deposit is realistic — particularly Bangladeshi families saving carefully and watching property prices rise.

The local picture

Lakemba houses now sit between $1.0M and $1.4M. Saving 20% deposit ($200K-$280K) takes years. Many Bangladeshi families want to know if there's a faster pathway.

The good news: yes, the First Home Guarantee scheme allows eligible buyers to buy with 5% deposit and no LMI. The catch: eligibility rules are specific.

How Mortgagefy helps locally

Mortgagefy confirms First Home Guarantee eligibility for your situation, identifies which lenders participate in the scheme for Lakemba purchases, and submits your application.

Bengali support throughout. Free advice.

How it works — 4 simple steps

1

Free FHB Guarantee chat

20-minute call (Bengali) to confirm scheme eligibility for your situation.

2

Compare participating lenders

We identify FHB Guarantee panel lenders that work for Lakemba.

3

Application + scheme paperwork

We compile your documents and FHB Guarantee declaration.

4

Settle in Lakemba

You move into your $1.1M Lakemba house with $55K deposit.

Frequently asked questions

What's the FHB Guarantee in plain English?

A government-backed scheme that lets eligible first home buyers buy with 5% deposit instead of 20%, and avoid LMI (saving $15K-$30K). The government guarantees the difference to the lender. Available through participating lenders, capped places per year.

Am I eligible as a Bangladeshi PR holder?

Yes if: Australian PR or citizen, first home buyer, single income under $125K or couple under $200K, property under price cap (currently $900K for Sydney metro — check current cap).

Wait — Lakemba houses are over $900K. How does that work?

You're right — most Lakemba houses exceed the FHB Guarantee cap. Options: buy a unit instead (Lakemba units $500K-$750K fit), buy a house in slightly more affordable nearby suburb (Wiley Park, Punchbowl), or use guarantor loan structure.

Is FHB Guarantee compatible with halal home loans?

Compatibility depends on whether Australian Islamic finance providers are participating in the scheme at the time. Currently limited. We confirm what's available.

How fast do FHB Guarantee places run out?

New financial year (1 July) places typically reserved within first few months for high-demand cities. Apply early in the financial year for best chance.

Find out if you can buy in Lakemba with 5% deposit

Free 20-minute call with Bengali support to confirm eligibility.

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