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Kāinga Ora Qualifying Quiz — Guardian Smith Mortgages
Briana McDonagh — Mortgage Adviser

Kāinga Ora qualifying quiz

A few quick questions to see where you stand for the First Home Loan, takes about two minutes.

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Buy with as little as a 5% deposit Instead of the usual 20%, subject to your borrowing power and meeting the eligibility criteria below.
Step 1 of 5
Step 1 of 5
Do you have a partner?
Spouse or de facto. If you have a partner, you'll generally need to apply together.
Step 2 of 5
Do you have a child or dependent?
This affects which income cap applies to you.
Step 3 of 5
What's your gross income over the past 12 months?
Combined if applying with a partner.
This is your gross income for the past 12 months, based on the figure from your myIR account with IRD, not just your current salary. Not sure what yours is? I can help you check it.
Step 4 of 5
Have you been in the same industry for 2+ years, or the same job for 1+ year?
Study in the same field generally counts toward the 2-year industry test.
Step 5 of 5
Do you own additional assets worth more than $5,000 combined?
Things like a boat, jet ski, caravan, or an extra car beyond the one you use daily. Not your deposit or KiwiSaver.
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Where should we send your result?
Enter your details to see your result.
Please enter your name and a valid email address.

This gives you a starting point, but a proper assessment looks at your full situation. Let's check your actual eligibility together.

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This is general guidance only, based on the information you've entered. Final eligibility is assessed by Kāinga Ora and your lender.
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