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Saving for a deposit is the same as saving for any other goal – you need to be clear about your goals and put a plan into place to save.

 

Saving for a deposit

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You can use our savings calculator to help set your savings goal. If you're finding it hard to save for a deposit or need to save more, then our handy tips may help.

The National Bank's Home Ambition package is specifically designed to help you save the deposit for your first home.  This package provides you with:

  • A mix of savings and current accounts to help you save your deposit faster
  • Help with budgeting and planning
  • Access to home lending specialists who will help you through the home buying process
  • A Thoroughbred Card with 5,000 bonus CashBack points for new applications (our lending criteria apply)
  • Support and tools to help you while saving and when you're ready to buy.

Apply online for Home Ambition, or if you prefer come into any branch.  Home Ambition criteria and Cash Back Rewards terms and conditions apply.

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