First Home Buyers Award 2026

First Home Buyers Award 2026

Canstar’s First Home Buyers Award rewards the financial institution that provides the strongest combination of products and services across the first home buyer market in New Zealand. The award recognises the provider that offers outstanding value home loans, as well as additional services and support that help first home buyers when purchasing a property.

Released July 2026

2026 Bank of the Year First Home Buyers

Numbers crunched by Canstar Researchers

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Bank of the Year First Home Buyers Award Winner

SBS Bank

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