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24 Jun 2020
NHFIC finalises largest social bond from an Australian issuer

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has today finalised the largest social bond - at $562 million - by an Australian issuer.

19 Jun 2020
Home construction ranks as second biggest driver of jobs and economy

Residential construction has the second largest economic multiplier of all the 114 industries that make up the Australian economy, according to the first targeted report from the National Housing Finance and Investment  Corporation’s (NHFIC) new research unit.

03 Apr 2020
New financial model to support community housing providers now available

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is pleased to announce the release a new financial model for community housing providers (CHPs).

01 Feb 2020
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme offered through 25 new lenders

Twenty-five smaller lenders around the country will today start offering the Australian Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, giving eligible first home buyers wider consumer choice.

01 Jan 2020
First Home Loan Deposit Scheme launches today

From today, eligible first home buyers will be able to apply for guarantees under the Australian Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

12 Dec 2019
CBA and 25 smaller lenders appointed to First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Panel

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is pleased to announce that, following a competitive procurement process, it has appointed the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) as the second major bank lender, and a further 25 non-major lenders to the initial panel of residential mortgage lenders to offer guaranteed loans under the Australian Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, which commences 1 January 2020.

04 Dec 2019
New Tool Launched for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) has today launched an interactive online eligibility tool to assist first home buyers and their representatives understand their potential eligibility for the Australian Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme.

26 Nov 2019
Major bank lender announced for First Home Loan Deposit Scheme

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is pleased to announce that, following a competitive procurement process, it has appointed the National Australia Bank (NAB) as the first participant on an initial panel of residential mortgage lenders to offer guarantees under the Australian Government’s new First Home Loan Deposit Scheme, commencing 1 January 2020.

20 Nov 2019
NHFIC Bonds Exceed $600M with Second Bond Issuance

The National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) is pleased to announce its second bond issue of $315 million.