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Using KiwiSaver for your first home.
How KiwiSaver can help you buy or build your first home - and other benefits you could qualify for.
How it works.
As well as providing for you in retirement, KiwiSaver is also designed to help Kiwis get onto the property ladder. As long as you qualify, you could withdraw most of your savings to buy your first home – then start building up your balance again for when you reach 65.
First home basics.
The pros and cons of withdrawing your money
Is it a good idea to take a lump sum out of your KiwiSaver fund to use as part of a first home deposit? You should consider the potential costs and benefits before you make a decision.
On the upside you get to own your own home, which is exciting, and owning a home is an important way to protect yourself from rent rises in retirement. It also gives you the option to downsize eventually, freeing up extra cash. Property tends to increase in value, so is also an investment, like KiwiSaver.
On the downside, withdrawing a lump sum will reduce your balance when you reach retirement compared to not taking any money out for a first home. Buying a first home without tapping into your KiwiSaver investment will likely lead to a higher balance to use when you turn 65.
Ready to buy.
Quick help.
Next steps.
Meet with an expert
Our Home Loan Experts can come to you, at a time and place that suits you best.
Apply to withdraw
Once you've found your home and have a sale and purchase agreement, you're ready start the application process.
Resources and guides.
View all investment guidesThings you should know.
1 (Limited exceptions regarding land holdings apply). However, in some cases you may qualify as a previous home buyer and be considered by Kāinga Ora to be in the same financial situation as a first home buyer.
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BT Funds Management (NZ) Limited is the scheme provider and Westpac New Zealand Limited is a distributor, of the Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme.
The information above is subject to changes to government policy and law, and changes to the Scheme from time to time.
*Investments made in the Westpac KiwiSaver Scheme (Scheme) do not represent bank deposits or other liabilities of Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141, Westpac New Zealand Limited or other members of the Westpac Group of companies. They are subject to investment and other risks, including possible delays in payment of withdrawal amounts in some circumstances, and loss of investment value, including principal invested. None of BT Funds Management (NZ) Limited (as manager), any member of the Westpac Group of companies, The New Zealand Guardian Trust Company Limited (as supervisor), or any director or nominee of any of those entities, or any other person guarantees the Scheme's performance, returns or repayment of capital.
For a copy of the Product Disclosure Statement or more information about the Scheme, contact any Westpac branch or call 0508 972 254 or from overseas +64 9 375 9978 (international toll charges apply). You can also download the Product Disclosure Statement.