When applying for a home loan, you will need to provide your lender with information to assess your eligibility and determine how much you can afford to borrow. This information commonly includes:
- Proof of income e.g. payslips or bank statements
- Details of your regular household expenses e.g. rent or board, utilities, groceries, school fees etc.
- A list of any assets you may own and their value e.g. a car, boat, caravan
- A list of your savings and their amount e.g. KiwiSaver or savings accounts
- Details of any debts e.g. credit cards, personal loans, hire purchase or overdrafts
- Evidence of your deposit e.g. KiwiSaver, savings or proof of gifted funds
Download our Home Loan application form for more information or to apply.
What documents will I need to apply for a home loan?
Below is a list of the documentation you may be required to provide your lender to support your home loan application.
- Photo identification
- 3-months of bank statements.
Proof of income
- Most recent pay slip.
- A letter from your employer confirming your base annual salary, occupation and employment status (permanent, seasonal, full-time). This letter should be on signed company letterhead.
- Copy of employment contract (if with current employer for less than 3 months)
Benefits
- Letter from IRD confirming Working for Families payment.
- Letter from ACC confirming benefit and/or Independent living allowance.
- Letter from WINZ confirming type of Benefit and amount.
Self-employed
- Latest final two years financial accounts (prepared by a Chartered Accountant).
- Copy of your last two years business and personal tax returns.
Proof of deposit
- 3-months savings history evidenced by transaction statements.
- A Gifting Certificate signed and witnessed by Justice of the Peace or Solicitor if deposit is by gift.
- Letter from your KiwiSaver provider confirming the deposit which can be withdrawn for a house purchase.
- Kāinga Ora KiwiSaver HomeStart grant letter confirming the amount of grant approved.
Once you have been pre-approved for a home loan and found a property you want to purchase, you may also need to provide the following:
- Copy of signed Sale and Purchase Agreement
- Property valuation, Builders report, LIM
- Copy of house insurance
- Copy of rates
Ready to apply? Simply download our Home Loan application form to apply today.
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