We founded Skip

to help Aussies

own a home

We’re a home loan lender built to fast-track Aussies into their own home.

With a 2% deposit home loan it’s time to skip the hassle, years of heartache, and the B.S. the system used to make you go through to save up a big, hairy deposit. And start experiencing the fulfilment, liberation and rewards that come from being a homeowner. Skip to the owning bit.

Awards and Recognition

We're recognised for building home loans that work better for Australians.

As seen in

Lending Innovation of the Year

Home Loan Awards

Best New Lender Home Loan

RateCity Gold Award

Best For First Home Buyers

Home Loan Awards

Best Low Deposit Home Loan

Home Loan Awards

Why we founded Skip

Our journey began when we realised our friends were being divided into the homeownership ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. Not because of how hard they worked, the jobs they had, or even whether they were good borrowers or great savers, but primarily based on whether they had access to the Bank of Mum & Dad.


As first and second-generation Australians, 'the lucky country' is more than just a phrase. It's our lived experience. We're beneficiaries of the Australian 'Fair Go' in every sense. We've had access to opportunity, independently of who we are, where we came from, and perhaps most importantly, who our parents are. We think the 'Fair Go' has gone missing from homeownership, and we're determined to help more Australians unlock the dream of owning their Castle*.



We started Skip to help you (hard-working, talented Australians) get onto the property ladder and move further up it. We’ve focused on removing fees, reducing upfront costs (your deposit) and optimising loans for young Australian families. We’re thrilled you’re here and would love to be part of your home ownership story.

Mario, Marian and Adam

Join our team

Skip to the owning bit

Skip advisory board

Daniel Petre AO

Advisor

Daniel is a highly regarded Australian technology executive and investor. After senior global roles at Microsoft, he co-founded groundbreaking venture firms such as AirTree and Netus, helping shape the modern Australian tech ecosystem.

Curt Zuber

Advisor

Curt is one of Australia’s most respected banking executives. He spent 23 years at Westpac, 16 of them as Treasurer. Curt helped navigate Westpac through the GFC, ultimately leading to Westpac as one of the largest issuers of corporate bonds globally.

Steve Brennen

Advisor

Steve is one of Australia’s top fintech marketing leaders. He has held senior roles at Uber, eBay, PayPal and Zip. He continues to play an active role in shaping the growth of Australia’s fintech sector as the co-founder and CEO of Archie.

Investors & Capital Partners

Skip Exec Team

Mario Emmanuel

Co-Founder

Marian Emmanuel

Co-Founder

Adam Trouncer

Co-Founder

Janyk Theron

Head of Engineering

Katharina Basley

Head of Marketing

David Ewens

Head of Distribution

Paul Coloe

Head of Credit and Underwriting

Mark Collins

Product Manager

Jess Pratt

Founders Associate

Tori Brooks

Head of Operations

Adam Yaghi

Head of Talent

FAQs

Find answers to your most pressing questions about our home loan services.

  • How are your rates so low? What’s the catch?

    The short answer: We’ve focused on helping borrowers who don’t have a “full” 20% deposit. By building a suite of products designed specifically for our borrowers, we’ve been able to make our loans cheaper and more accessible.

    There’s no catch.

    We’re a mission driven business and our mission is to improve access to homeownership for young Australian families. We’ve done this by creating products we’d use and encourage our friends and family to use. Our loans are simple and we don’t take any equity in your home or have any equity-based incentives.

    We’ve worked *very* hard to provide the lowest-cost loans possible and will work even harder to make things even more affordable for you – Australia’s next generation – as we build.

    Lending eligibility criteria applies.

  • How do I make sure I am getting the best deal on my home loan?

    We have a suite of loan products that will benefit you, regardless of whether you are deposit or serviceability constrained.

    All our loans have lower upfront fees than any comparable loan that requires LMI at the same LVR. See our rates page for more information.

  • Can I get a pre-approval online?

    Yes, we provide pre-approvals. To do this, we assess everything we can without knowing the final property you’ll be purchasing.

    As is the market standard, pre-approvals are typically subject to satisfactory valuation of the property you purchase. If you’ve already purchased the property or exchanged contracts we can also go straight to an unconditional approval.

    Prior to starting your application, we suggest you use our online calculators to understand your borrowing capacity and loan estimate.

    Once you are ready to apply, click on Apply Now and follow the steps to complete and submit your application.

  • Are you a mortgage broker or a bank?

    Neither!

    Instead, we are a non-bank lender. We are an Australian Credit License (ACL) holder with authorisations to provide credit and credit assistance to consumers.

  • What are your interest rates?

    Visit our Rates & Fees page to see our current interest rates.

  • Am I eligible for a home loan with Skip?

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