Single Parent Home Loans

Buy sooner with a low deposit and expert guidance tailored to your family.

As a single parent or legal guardian, you don’t need to wait years to save a big deposit. With smart lending options — including government-backed guarantees — we’ll help you purchase with as little as a 2–5% deposit, avoid (or reduce) LMI where eligible, and keep repayments manageable.

Single parent and child in their new home
Specialist Support Single Parent Lending
Low Deposit From 2–5%*
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Own A Home As A Single Parent — With Less Deposit

Between raising kids, managing work and budgeting, saving a 20% deposit can feel impossible. The good news: you may not need to. With the right lender — and, where eligible, a government-backed guarantee — you could buy with a smaller deposit while avoiding or reducing LMI.

How Single Parent Loans Typically Work

  • Low Deposit: Buy with as little as 2–5% (subject to eligibility and price caps).
  • Reduced LMI: Government guarantee can stand in for part of the deposit, helping you avoid LMI.
  • Flexible Income: Many lenders accept a portion of child support, Family Tax Benefit, and Centrelink (policy varies).
  • Choice of Properties: Established homes, new builds or house-and-land (caps and conditions apply).

Important: Eligibility, income caps and property price caps apply and can change over time. We’ll confirm your options and model repayments with buffers.

Who Can Qualify?

  • Single parent or legal guardian with at least one dependent child
  • Australian citizen/permanent resident (policy dependent)
  • Meets income and property caps, credit criteria and servicing tests
  • First home buyer or returning to market after relationship breakdown (scheme dependent)

What We Optimise For You

  • Servicing & structure: Split loans, offset accounts and rate type (fixed, variable or combo)
  • Policy fit: Lenders that recognise your income sources fairly
  • Up-front valuations: To maximise borrowing power and reduce surprises
  • Grant & guarantee paperwork: We coordinate your applications end-to-end

Pathways For Single Parents

We’ll compare lenders and eligibility to find your fastest path to keys in hand.

2% Deposit*

Government-Backed Guarantee

Avoid LMI

Buy sooner with a small deposit while the guarantee covers part of the shortfall. Great for single parents meeting scheme criteria.

  • Income & price caps apply
  • Owner-occupied purchase, live-in requirements
  • We manage the application and lender coordination
5–10% Deposit

Low-Deposit Lender Options

Broad Choice

If you don’t qualify for the guarantee, we source sharp low-deposit home loans and negotiate pricing.

  • Variable, fixed or split rates
  • Offset & redraw features available
  • Potential LMI; we minimise costs
Build

New Builds & House-and-Land

Stage Payments

We align construction lending with scheme caps and progress-payment cash flow, so the build fits your budget.

  • Valuation and fixed-price contract checks
  • Grants where applicable
  • Rate and feature selection for the long term
Support

Credit Repair & Prep

Get Ready

If you’re close but not quite there, we map a plan: savings targets, liabilities tidy-up and timeline to qualify.

  • Debt consolidation options
  • Score-friendly actions
  • Milestone check-ins

Documents That Help

  • Recent payslips and group certificate (or BAS if self-employed)
  • Evidence of child support/Family Tax Benefit (if counted)
  • Savings statements and liabilities statements
  • Photo ID and residency documents

*Eligibility note: Government places are limited and released periodically. We’ll secure a spot when available and position you with a strong application in the meantime.

Your Single Parent Buyer Action Plan

Simple steps that respect your time, budget and family life.

1

Eligibility Check

Quick review of your situation against scheme rules and lender policy for income, deposit and property caps.

2

Borrowing Capacity & Budget

We model repayments with buffers, accounting for childcare costs and family benefits.

3

Valuation & Pre-Approval

Order up-front valuation where possible and secure a pre-approval that fits your target suburbs.

4

Property Search Support

We provide free suburb data and connect you with trusted buyer’s agents and conveyancers if you want extra help.

5

Grant/Guarantee Lodgement

We handle the paperwork, keep you updated and coordinate timelines with your lender.

6

Approval & Settlement

From formal approval to keys — we choreograph every step and keep things calm and clear.

7

After-Care

Post-settlement check-ins, rate reviews and goal planning for your next chapter.

Single Parent Home Loan FAQs

Everything you want to know — without the jargon.

Can child support and Family Tax Benefit be used as income?

Many lenders consider a portion of these payments (with documentation). We’ll match you to policies that are most favourable to your situation.

Do I have to be a first home buyer?

Some schemes allow single parents who’ve previously owned a home to re-enter the market. We’ll confirm your eligibility.

How much deposit do I need?

With the government guarantee (if eligible) you may buy with as little as 2%. Otherwise, lenders offer low-deposit options from 5–10% (LMI may apply).

What about fees and stamp duty?

We’ll outline all costs upfront, check for concessions you may qualify for, and structure your loan with buffers so there are no surprises.

What if I’m self-employed?

No problem. Alt-doc and self-employed policies can work well with single parent applications — we’ll show you what documentation to prepare.

Quinto White - Q Financial Founder
Low Deposit Guidance • Care • Results

Real Support For Real Families

“I grew this service to make homeownership accessible for single-income families. Our job is to simplify, advocate and get you home — without stretching your budget.” — Quinto White

From pre-approval to settlement, we handle the admin while you focus on your family. Expect clear communication, practical options and genuine care.

Policy Matching

We place you with lenders who recognise your income sources and offer fair, flexible terms.

Repayment Confidence

We model repayments with buffers and set up offset/automation to keep cash flow comfortable.

End-to-End Care

From valuations to legal partners, we coordinate your team so settlement is smooth.

Why Single Parents Choose Q Financial

We combine expertise with empathy — and fight for the best outcome.

Low-Deposit Expertise

We know the fine print — and how to position your application to meet scheme and lender rules.

Family-Friendly Process

Flexible appointments, clear checklists and fast updates — designed for busy parents.

Negotiated Value

Sharp rates, fair fees and structures that protect cash flow now and in the future.

Let’s Get You & Your Kids Home

We’ll confirm eligibility, compare lenders and handle the paperwork — with empathy and precision.

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