How much is LMI on a typical Sydney home?

On the Sydney median ($1,190,000) with a 5% deposit, LMI is approximately $42,959. With a 10% deposit it falls to roughly $23,562.

Can Sydney first-home buyers avoid LMI?

Yes — the federal Home Guarantee Scheme allows eligible NSW buyers to settle with a 5% deposit and no LMI, subject to property price caps that change each July.

Is LMI tax-deductible in Sydney?

For owner-occupiers, no. Investors purchasing in Sydney can usually claim LMI as a borrowing expense, deducted over five years or the loan term, whichever is shorter.

LMI in Sydney 2026: how much it costs & how to avoid it

Estimate Lender's Mortgage Insurance for a Sydney home loan in 2026. See LMI on the $1,190,000 NSW median at 5%, 10% and 15% deposits. Includes ways Sydney firs