The HomeStart Difference
Whether you’re a first home buyer or an existing home owner looking for a fresh start, HomeStart could help you get into your own home, sooner.
How we can help
We’re unique in the market
We’re not a bank. Established in 1989, HomeStart is a State Government organisation that is 100% focused on providing home loans for South Australians. So while we’re a profitable financial organisation, we are also considerate of our social responsibilities. This means we’re always working on new ways to help more people get into their own home, sooner.
We want you to have a home loan that’s right for you
We have a range of innovative loans that can reduce your upfront costs and increase your borrowing power. We’re happy if you want to switch to a bank or credit union after a few years with us. We just want to get you into your own home sooner, so you can enjoy all the benefits of home ownership!
We're here to help you
Our reason for being is simple: to make home ownership a reality for more people in more ways. Based in South Australia, we have an experienced team who are understanding, friendly and committed to help you get in to your own home sooner.
Over the past 35 years, HomeStart has helped more than 81,000 South Australians into home ownership.
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Our purpose
Our purpose is simple: making home ownership a reality for more people in more ways. It remains at the very heart of our organisation and continues to add meaning, direction and focus to everything we do.
Our strategy
The HomeStart Strategic Plan for 2024-27 reinforces the strong sense of purpose that exists within HomeStart, focussed on opening doors for those who might feel shut out.
HomeStart has four significant areas of strategic intent in the coming three years;
Customer success:
- our customers’ experience is a simpler, smoother journey to home ownership, regardless of the channel used and we lend to more people who need assistance to buy
Opening doors:
- we create opportunities for people who may otherwise feel shut out by providing innovative products and services, sharing knowledge and instilling confidence within aspiring home buyers
- We ensure our role remains valued by our stakeholders and the broader community by focusing on those in most need first, while maximising our resources
Collaborative culture:
- HomeStart employees have the necessary skills and leadership required to support a modern organisation
- When combined with our collaborative culture and strong values, this underpins a high level of employee engagement and performance
Realising our potential:
- HomeStart has the necessary focus and business model to realise our potential
- When combined with our new technology platforms this creates ongoing opportunities to support our customers in an efficient and cost-effective way
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