Brokerly, Australia’s Guarantor Loan Specialists

Buy your next home or investment with 0% deposit using your family’s equity.

For first home buyers, upgraders & property investors. Skip the deposit grind, skip Lenders Mortgage Insurance, and settle this year with a structured guarantor loan from Australia’s award-winning Brokerly team.

No deposit required Avoid LMI 30+ Aussie lenders Zero broker fees
$0
Deposit required
100%+
Borrowing power
30+
Lender panel
5.0★
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The structure, explained visually

How a guarantor loan is actually structured.

Most brokers can’t draw this on a whiteboard. Brokerly does it every week. Here’s the exact mechanics behind every guarantor loan we settle.

Your new property
$750,000 example
Standard loan
80% LVR · $600,000
Guarantee zone
$150k + costs
Lender splits your loan into a standard 80% portion (secured by your home) and a top-up portion (secured by your guarantor’s equity). One loan, two securities.
Limited guarantee secures this slice
Your guarantor’s property
$900,000 example
Their mortgage
Limited guarantee
~$180k pledged
Buffer (still their equity)
Untouched, above 70% LVR cap
Lenders cap the guarantor’s combined LVR (their existing mortgage + the new guarantee) at 70% of their property value. Everything above that line stays untouched.
The structure, simplified

One loan. Two securities.

01
The lender splits your loan into two parts
The first 80% sits against your new property (the 'standard' loan). The remaining ~20% plus stamp duty sits in a 'guarantee zone' that needs extra security.
02
Your guarantor pledges a capped amount
A registered limited guarantee covers only that top-up portion, typically 20% of the purchase price plus costs. Lenders cap the guarantor's combined LVR (their existing mortgage + the guarantee) at 70% of their property value, so their liability is capped in writing, no blank cheque.
03
You pay one loan, one repayment
To you, it feels like a normal mortgage. The guarantor doesn't make repayments. They only get involved if you default, and only up to the capped amount.
04
The guarantee gets released
As you pay down the loan (or the property grows), the loan drops below 80% of your property value. Brokerly applies to the lender to release the guarantee. Your guarantor walks away clean.
Formula 1, Your guarantee size
Limited Guarantee = Total Loan − (Your Property × 80%)
Formula 2, Your guarantor’s capacity
Available Equity = (Their Property × 70%) − Their Mortgage
These are the exact two checks Australian lenders run. Try them in the calculator below.
How it works

A guarantor loan in three steps.

01

Your parents pledge equity

They use a portion of the available equity in their home (typically 20% of your purchase price) as additional security , no cash leaves their account.

02

You borrow up to 105%

We structure a loan that covers the full purchase price plus stamp duty and legal costs. You contribute $0 deposit.

03

We release the guarantee

Once your loan balance falls below 80% of the property's value, we apply to release the guarantee , your parents are off the loan.

Guarantor Loan Calculator

See how $0 deposit works

Enter your purchase price and your guarantor’s property details. We calculate the limited guarantee size using the standard Australian lender formula.

Your purchase
State / Territory
$300,000$2,000,000
Stamp duty rules vary by state, FHB status, and new vs established builds. Figures shown are indicative — Brokerly will model your exact concession.
Your guarantor’s property
$300,000$3,000,000
$0$2,000,000
4.00%9.00%
15 yrs30 yrs
Cash deposit required from you
$0

Your guarantor’s equity replaces the deposit, no cash needed.

Total loan (price + stamp duty + costs)
$753,000
Inc. ~$0 duty
Limited guarantee required
$153,000
Loan minus 80% of your property
Your guarantor has enough equity
Available equity: $480,000 (70% of their property minus their mortgage, the max guarantor LVR)
Estimated monthly repayment
$4,607 /mo
Lenders Mortgage Insurance avoided
$27,075
vs a 95% LVR loan
Cash deposit you'd otherwise need
$40,500
~2 yrs saving avoided
Estimated time to release guarantee
Already <80% LVR
When loan ≤ 80% of property value
Get my Brokerly guarantor strategy

Indicative only. Stamp duty, LMI & lender policy vary by state and lender. Brokerly will model your exact scenario in your free strategy call.

Why thousands of Aussies choose a guarantor loan.

$0 cash deposit

Use parental equity instead of years of savings.

Buy sooner, ride the market

Stop renting while prices rise. Get on the ladder this year.

No LMI premium

Save $15k–$40k+ by avoiding Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Limited guarantee

Parents are only liable for a capped portion , not the whole loan.

Release in 3–7 years

Most clients release the guarantee well before loan term ends.

Zero broker fees

We're paid by lenders, not you. Fully transparent strategy.

Eligibility

Are you and your parents eligible?

Every lender has slightly different policy , we’ll match you to the most flexible option across our 30+ lender panel.

You (the borrower)
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Stable employment & verifiable income
  • Clean credit history
  • Capacity to service the full loan
  • First home buyer OR upgrader, no FHB requirement
  • Owner-occupier OR investment purchase
Your guarantor
  • Own Australian property with available equity
  • Have income that isn't solely from the aged pension
  • No upper age limit with the right lender
  • Receive independent legal & financial advice
Guarantor loan FAQ

Your questions, answered.

What is a guarantor home loan?+

A guarantor home loan uses a family member's property equity as additional security so you can borrow up to 100–105% of the purchase price with $0 cash deposit and avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

Do I really need 0% deposit?+

Yes. When parents pledge equity in their home as additional security, most major Australian lenders allow you to borrow the full purchase price plus stamp duty without contributing your own deposit.

Is the guarantor liable for my whole loan?+

No. A limited guarantee restricts the guarantor's liability to a specific amount (usually 20% of the property value plus costs). Once your loan balance drops below 80% LVR, the guarantee can be released.

Who can be a guarantor in Australia?+

Parents, step-parents, and in some cases siblings or grandparents. The guarantor needs to own Australian property with available equity and have an income source that isn't solely the aged pension. There's no maximum age cap, retirees and self-funded retirees are absolutely fine with the right lender, and Brokerly knows exactly which lenders on our panel accept them.

How do I release my parents from the guarantee?+

Once your loan balance is below 80% of your property's current value , through repayments, market growth, or extra contributions , we apply to your lender to release the guarantee, returning full title control to your parents.

Does Guarantors charge a fee?+

No. We are paid commission by the lender, not by you. Strategy, application, and post-settlement support are all free to you and your guarantors.

The go-to broker for guarantor lending

Brokerly is Australia’s guarantor loan specialist.

Most mortgage brokers settle a handful of guarantor loans a year. Brokerly settles them every week, that’s why we built Guarantors.com.au, the dedicated home for this single specialty.

Award-winning guarantor specialists

Multi-year MFAA, FBAA & ABA finalists. Recognised by Commonwealth Bank as a Platinum Broker for our guarantor and family-pledge volume.

We do these every single week

Guarantor loans aren’t a side note for us. They’re a core specialty. We know which of our 30+ lenders will say yes to your exact scenario.

We protect your guarantor first

We always structure with a limited guarantee, independent legal advice, and a written release plan. Your family is protected from day one.

Stop renting. Start owning , with $0 deposit.

Book a 20-minute strategy call with our award-winning team. We’ll map your guarantor loan structure, lender match, and release plan , free.

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