Applying for a BNZ home loan

Easy ways to apply and a checklist of what you’ll need.

Starting a home loan application is easy. You can apply online, call us, or pop into any BNZ store. We have unique home loans like Fly Buys, GlobalPlus and TotalMoney. So whatever your needs, a BNZ mortgage¹ can help.

A checklist to help you get ready

Here’s a list of the things you’ll need to have with you when we meet to complete your application. If there’s anything you’re not sure about, just give us a call.

Confirming your income

• If you earn a salary or wage, please bring one of the following:
  • Two recent consecutive pay slips
  • A copy of your employment contract
  • A letter from your employer stating your income
• If you’re self-employed:
  • You’ll need to bring copies of your last two annual financial reports, as prepared by your accountant
  • If this isn’t possible, we’ll ask you to complete a Low Doc application and declaration form, which is available from any BNZ store  - a Low Doc interest rate premium may apply
• If you own or intend to buy an investment property:
  • You’ll need a copy of the existing tenancy agreement or a rental appraisal from a local REINZ real estate agency, signed by the branch manager or the rental manager

Estimating your expenses

• Please bring a summary of your regular expenses, such as rent, power, gas, water, food, rates, transport, insurance and debt payments

If you’re a new customer to BNZ

• Please bring copies of your bank account statements covering the last six months
• If you’re refinancing from another bank, bring copies of your loan statements covering the last six months
• You’ll need two forms of identification, one with a photo of you, such as your passport or New Zealand driver licence
• If you’ve moved to New Zealand within the last five years, please bring a copy of your passport

Confirming your deposit

• Please bring something like a bank statement or term deposit receipt to show how much you have for the deposit on your new property
• If you’re applying for a Low Equity loan, because your deposit is  between 0% and 20% of the purchase price, you’ll need to bring copies of your savings account statements for the last six months to show your savings record - a Low Equity interest rate premium may apply

Sale and purchase agreements

• If you’ve already bought your new property, please bring a copy of the successful sale and purchase agreement
• If you’ve sold your existing property, bring a copy of that sale and purchase agreement

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