Democratizing access to net-zero homeownership

  • Low deposit 'climate conscious' homebuyers benefit from the equivalent rate of a 20% deposit

  • Our Leg Up provides a fee rebate to to the homebuyer to support the reduction of scope 1+2 emissions from the property.

  • The fee rebate is directed towards net-zero capital improvements, 100% certified green energy, and other emissions reducing activities.

Wooden house with installed solar panels

Allowing your customers to buy faster, cheaper and transition to net-zero

We offer a unique solution that enables banks to provide home loans tailored to low-deposit borrowers. This solution includes a fee rebate option that can be used by borrowers for home improvements aimed at reducing or eliminating scope 1 and 2 financed emissions

Homebuyers paid by OLU to achieve lower emissions.

Homebuyers paid by OLU

To achieve lower emissions and enable longer term cost efficiencies.

Lenders cut scope 1+2 emissions in their traditional home loan portfolio.

Lenders cut emissions

Lenders cut scope 1+2 emissions in their traditional home loan portfolio, and tap into climate-conscious FHBs.

Drive new business and market share by incentivising green upgrades.

Drive new business

Increase market share by incentivising green upgrades, tapping into a growing market of environmentally conscious homeowners.

Transitioning Properties to Net-Zero Emissions

Let's imagine a typical Australian home:

A contemporary 3BR home in Epping, VIC

  • Built in the 2000's in original condition,
  • NaTHERS 2-star rating,
  • No existing solar panels or battery,
  • Limited insulation in roof,
  • No insulation in walls or subfloor.
Transitioning Properties to Net-Zero Emissions

Purchase Scenario

  • 2 PAYG applicants, combined borrowing capacity: $800k
  • Purchase price: $750k
  • Savings: $37.5k (5% deposit) + costs (stamp)
  • Loan amount: $712.5k (95% LVR)

Our Leg Up Green Rebate

  • Interest rate: 6.48%
  • Upfront fee: $27k ($28.5k if LMI)
  • Rebate upfront: $6.0k (0.8% property price)
  • Rebate ongoing: $3.7k (up to 100+ bps)
  • Total rebate to Buyer over 5 years: $24.5k

Sample Net-Zero Upgrade Plan

Transitioning Properties to Net-Zero Emissions
Year 1:6.6 kWh PV $4,940
100% Green Energy Switch Rebate $400
5.98%Rate Post Rebate
6.48%Rate Pre Rebate
$9,700Cumulative Rebate
$1,800Cumulative Energy Savings