Sweeteners for first home buyers including single parentsSingle parents buying their first home may soon be able to with a deposit of only two per cent under a new federal scheme.1 min readPublished 10 May 2021 7:53pmUpdated 10 May 2021 8:19pmAvailable in other languagesSkip to article contentShare this with family and friendsCopy linkShareThe program allows first home buyers to obtain a loan for a new or newly-built home with a deposit of as little as two per cent with the government guaranteeing up to 18 per cent of the loan. Share