AU Australia property term
Home Loan Deposit
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
The buyer's own funds contributed toward the property price, reducing the amount that must be borrowed.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
This is different from the contract deposit paid after an offer is accepted. A small home-loan deposit can increase LVR and LMI costs unless an eligible guarantee or other arrangement applies.
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