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Keystart Home Loan Rates

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Last updated
26 October 2026

Keystart is one of the Australian home-loan lenders we track daily. We currently surface 14 active products from Keystart, refreshed from authoritative lender sources. The product table below sorts by comparison rate by default, the true-cost metric mandated by the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, so you can see total cost, including standard fees, at a glance.

What are Keystart home loan rates?

Ratesniffers compares Keystart home loan products by comparison rate. Compare Keystart's product rates and conditions in the table. A verified example for this loan scenario is unavailable. Compare Keystart against the wider market on home loan rates, check the comparison rate used to rank the table, or model extra payments with the extra repayments calculator.

How many home loan products does Keystart offer?

Ratesniffers currently tracks 14 Keystart home loan products across variable, fixed and interest-only options for owner-occupiers and investors. Every rate is ranked by comparison rate, the ASIC-mandated figure that folds in most fees, so the genuinely cheapest products sit at the top.

14 Keystart home loan products

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Who is Keystart?

Keystart is Western Australia's government-backed lender, established in 1989 to get low and moderate income earners into home ownership. Its signature is the low deposit: from 2% in the Perth metro area, with no lenders mortgage insurance, under income caps that are reviewed by the state government.

It is designed as a transitional lender: rates sit above the sharpest market pricing, and borrowers are encouraged to refinance to a mainstream lender once their equity and income allow.

Who suits a Keystart home loan?

Keystart tends to suit West Australians who can service a loan but cannot save a 10 to 20% deposit, including buyers who don't qualify for enough under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme. Plan the exit: once you hold enough equity, refinancing to a sharper mainstream rate from the table above is the intended next step.

Background facts checked 21 July 2026. Rates above refresh independently.

Keystart fees, offset and limits at a glance

Application or establishment fee
$600 plus valuation fee. Valuation fee may be more in some country areas
Discharge fee
$328.95
Settlement fee
$0
Additional valuation fee
$250
Maximum total lending
Same as max individual borrowings amount

Checked 8 Oct 2026. Lender fees and policy change without notice, so confirm the detail with the lender before you apply.

Keystart home loans: frequently asked questions

What are Keystart home loan rates?

Ratesniffers compares Keystart home loan products by comparison rate. Compare Keystart's product rates and conditions in the table. A verified example for this loan scenario is unavailable. Compare Keystart at /home-loans. The /guides/comparison-rate explains the fee-inclusive figure used to rank the table. To model extra payments, use /calculators/extra-repayment.

How much do you need to earn for a $500,000 Keystart home loan?

There is no single salary requirement for a Keystart home loan. The lender assesses income, expenses, debts and repayment capacity. APRA's residential mortgage framework generally requires governed authorised deposit-taking institutions to apply a minimum 3 percentage point buffer above the payable interest rate, ignoring temporary introductory discounts, with prudent limited policy exceptions. This does not establish Keystart's actual assessment rate or approval criteria. Confirm the applicable lender policy and use /calculators/income-required for an illustrative estimate, not approval.

How does Keystart's home loan rate compare to the market?

Compare Keystart's product conditions and comparison rates with /home-loans. The available table does not establish a whole-market ranking or a personalised offer.

How many home loan products does Keystart offer?

Ratesniffers currently tracks 14 Keystart home loan products across variable, fixed and interest-only options for owner-occupiers and investors. Every rate is ranked by comparison rate, the ASIC-mandated figure that folds in most fees, so the genuinely cheapest loans sit at the top.

Is Keystart competitive for refinancing?

Compare Keystart's available product conditions and total costs with your existing loan. A listed rate does not establish refinance eligibility. Allow for discharge, establishment and any fixed-loan early repayment costs, and confirm applicable lender terms before switching. Compare the table with /home-loans/refinance.

How often are Keystart's home loan rates updated?

Ratesniffers last verified Keystart's home loan rates on 26 October 2026. Rates can change whenever Keystart reprices or the RBA moves the cash rate, so always confirm the current rate with the lender before acting.
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