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How do I apply for a home loan?


Click here for more information on the Westpac Choices Everyday home loan.

You don't have to be a Westpac customer to apply for a home loan, and you don't have to do all your banking with Westpac after you get a loan.

Apply online

Click here to get started on the Westpac site.

Meet Westpac's Mobile Managers

A Westpac Mobile Mortgage Manager can come to meet you whenever suits. Click here  to find the mobile manager nearest you, or call the Westpac team on 0800 117 277.

Call into a branch

Drop in and let the team know you're interested in a home loan. If you'd like to make an appointment call 0800 400 600.

Give Westpac a call

Call Westpac on 0800 177 277. Staff are available from 8am - 8.30pm weekdays and 9am - 5pm weekends.

What do you need to bring with you?

When it's time to have a chat with your bank, bring along:

  • Proof of your annual income
  • Details of your debts and expenses
  • Your sale and purchase agreement (if you've already made an offer)
  • Evidence of your deposit, such as bank statements or sale and purchase agreement (for the home you're selling)

For more information, including examples of debts and expenses, click here .

What to expect

Your first meeting with the Westpac team should take about 20-30 minutes (or 45 minutes without an appointment).

In this meeting, you'll discuss how you much you can borrow, the required deposit, your interest rate options, valuations, legal advice, insurance and what happens the house is being auctioned or sold by tender.


The TMS guide to buying your first home

Downloads to take to open homes

Calculate how much you could borrow

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More info on Westpac's Choices home loan


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