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Apply for home loan pre-approval

Applying for home loan pre-approval can give you a good idea of how much you could afford to borrow, so you know your limits when house hunting. 

 

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Many home buyers apply to get pre-approvaldisclaimer(also called approval in principle or conditional approval) when they start house hunting. Pre-approval could give you an indication of your borrowing power, so you can make an offer on a property with extra confidence.

In our pre-approval frequently asked questions we explore the what, why and how of applying for pre-approval for a home loan.

Benefits of home loan pre-approval

 

Get an indication of how much you could borrow

 

Get an idea of your price range for house hunting

 

Getting pre-approval is generally free of charge

Keep in mind

  • Having pre-approval doesn't mean you will definitely get a home loan
  • Lenders attach certain conditions to pre-approval letters - generally, all conditions must be met to get your home loan

Quick Start home loan pre-approval application

To get your pre-approval application started, tell us a bit about yourself and the loan you'd like – it'll take just 5 minutes – then we'll call you back within 24-48 hours to help keep your application moving.

Remember, you must be over 18 years and an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident to apply.

About the Loan

About the Main Applicant

Borrower's Employment Details

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By submitting this form, you acknowledge and agree that ANZ may collect and use your personal information, and may contact you, for the purposes of assisting you with your home loan needs, including in relation to an application for a home loan, as well as planning and improving ANZ’s products and services. ANZ may also disclose your personal information to an ANZ Mobile Lender (an independently operated franchise of ANZ).

 

Any personal information collected by ANZ will be handled in accordance with ANZ’s Privacy Policy. This policy also explains how you may access and seek correction of the information ANZ holds about you or raise a concern about how ANZ has handled your information.

What you need to complete your application

Once we've received your Quick Start application, one of our home loan specialists will call you and will ask for the following  information.

Financial details

  • Your salary and any other income
  • A breakdown of your living expenses
  • Details of any loans, credit cards or other debt, as well as how much you repay

Details about you and any other applicants

  • Your driver's licence information (if you have one)
  • An ANZ Customer Reference Number (CRN) or account number (if you're an existing ANZ customer)

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Pre-approval frequently asked questions

Pre-approval (or approval in principle) is an obligation-free way to estimate what you are able to borrow from a lender before you make an offer on a property.

Generally, getting pre-approval shouldn’t cost you anything.

It’s important to note that pre-approval is not a guarantee that you will be approved for a home loan. Pre-approval is subject to certain conditionsdisclaimerone of which is the valuation of the property being satisfactory.

Why does your lender need to do a valuation? Good question.

As part of taking out a loan, a lender usually takes security for giving the loan, such as a mortgage over the property that the loan was used to buy. If a borrower then defaults on their loan, the lender has the right to recover the outstanding loan amount by selling the property. In other words, the property is security for the home loan. Getting a valuation provides assurance to the lender that the property is a suitable security.

Getting pre-approval could help you:

  • Know how much you could borrow
  • Plan your budget 
  • Be confident to make an offer
  • Be seen by real estate agents as a serious buyer

You can begin the application process before you start looking for a specific property or when you have found the home you want to buy. 

Generally, presuming that your circumstances don’t change, your pre-approval will last for around three months. This timeframe may differ from lender to lender. This means that getting pre-approval too early could mean that you have to repeat the process again. 

Before applying, you could also review our home loans and consider which home loan may suit your needs. 

The rules and processes for applying for pre-approval will depend on the particular lender.

When you apply for pre-approval with ANZ, we will complete a credit check. Be aware, this may impact your credit history.

We will also ask you for things like proof of your identity, expenses, employment and income. You'll also need to let us know the price range of the property you want and how much you have saved for a deposit. 

Please note, however, that pre-approval gives you an indication of how much you may be able to borrow from ANZ, not a guarantee that we'll lend you the funds. Once you've found the right property, please speak to us about progressing to making an application for full approval of your loan. 

Send us an enquiry to get started or apply online for pre-approval.

The rules and processes for applying for pre-approval will depend on the particular lender.

When you apply for pre-approval with ANZ, we will ask you to provide evidence of:

  • your income, expenses, and employment
  • your savings record
  • the amount you have saved for a deposit
  • any debts that you currently owe (e.g. credit card, personal loan)
  • your identity

You'll also need to let us know the price range of the property you want.

Here’s a handy home loan document checklist to help you prepare for applying for pre-approval.

Generally, presuming that your circumstances don’t change, your pre-approval will last for around three months. This timeframe may differ from lender to lender.

During the time that your pre-approval letter is valid, you can look for properties with more confidence in knowing the lender is likely to lend you a certain amount of money – subject to you satisfying any conditions which apply to the pre-approval, such as the property being an acceptable security to the lender. 

If any of your circumstances change – such as your income, expenses, or type of employment – let the lender know as this may affect how much they may be willing to lend you.

If your pre-approval expires before you have signed a contract to buy a home and you want to keep a pre-approval in place, you will have to re-apply for another pre-approval. You should speak to your lender for more details about how to do this.

Pre-approval is a lender’s indication they may be willing to lend you a certain amount of money.  That pre-approval is usually subject to certain conditions being met. It can also be called conditional approval, or approval in principle.

Unconditional approval (also called full approval) indicates that a lender is willing to give you a home loan for a specific amount for a specific property. Of course, just because it is unconditional it doesn’t mean you have to accept the loan and borrow the money. 

Learn how you can get from pre-approval to full approval.

Even if you have pre-approval for a home loan, you may want to make your offer ‘subject to finance’. That way, if your lender declines your home loan application, then you may be able to withdraw your offer.  

Whether you choose to make an offer ‘subject to finance’ or not is up to you. You should seek advice from your solicitor or conveyancer before making an offer so that you are fully aware of your rights and responsibilities, including the risks of making an offer.

If you are buying at auction, 'subject to finance' conditions are generally not allowed, so you should seek advice from your conveyancer or solicitor before you start bidding.

Pre-approval  does not guarantee you will get a home loan. There are various things that may result in your home loan application being declined – even if you previously got pre-approval. For example:

  • the lender may get the property valued and determine that the property value does meet the lender's LVR requirements
  • the property may not be of an acceptable type to the lender (e.g. the apartment is smaller in size than what's accepted by the lender)
  • there may be a change in your circumstances that impacts your financial position.

Always ask your lender about their lending criteria before you make an offer on a property.

Once you've found a property you want to buy and your offer has been accepted, you can start moving towards applying for full approval. The following things will need to happen:

  • Contract of sale or offer and acceptance -
  • No changes - we'll need to confirm if your financial situation has changed
  • Valuation of the property - we may need to inspect the new property.  Don’t worry, we should be able to arrange this with the real estate agent in most cases.
  • Insurance for the property - we need to make sure your new property is protected with building insurance before settlement. 

There are also things you might need to do, including:

  • First home owner grant forms if applicable
  • Principal place of residence form
  • Stamp duty concession or exemption form
  • Additional documents or information we may have requested as part of the application process
  • Contact details for your lawyer, conveyancer or settlement agent to book settlement
  • You might also consider obtaining a building or pest inspection for the property

Important information

The information on this page does not take into account your personal needs and financial circumstances and you should consider whether it is appropriate for you and read the relevant terms and conditions, Product Disclosure Statement and the ANZ Financial Services Guide (PDF) before acquiring any product. 

Applications for credit subject to approval. Terms and conditions available on application. Fees and charges apply. Australian credit licence number 234527.

ANZ may provide pre-approval (also known as approval in principle or conditional approval) to eligible customers who apply for an ANZ home loan and complete an application form and satisfy any other applicable requirements. Pre-approval is an approval for a loan subject to conditions being met, including that security is satisfactory to ANZ. Australian Credit Licence Number 234527.

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The rate shown is the Simplicity PLUS Home Loan index less the applicable special offer discount. Rates are subject to change. Eligibility criteria apply to special offer discounts, including $50,000 or more in new or additional ANZ lending. Offers can be withdrawn or changed anytime.

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ANZ Mobile Lenders operate as an independently operated ANZ Mortgage Solutions franchise of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) ABN 11 005 357 522. Australian Credit Licence Number 234527.

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A property price range estimate is an estimate only. It is based on certain available information and is not a valuation of a property or guarantee of its market value or future sale price. Price ranges and predictions may change daily and the actual sale price (if the property is sold) may be different.

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Equity in your home is calculated as the difference between the value of your home and the amount you have left to pay on your home loan at the time the calculation is performed. Estimated equity ranges are estimates only and may not be available for all properties. They are based on certain available information and dependent on the current loan amount data that you input into your ANZ Property Profile Report request form, calculated against the price range estimate. Estimated equity ranges are not confirmation as to the equity you may have in a property or a guarantee of the equity available should a property be sold.

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