First Home Loan Deposit Scheme Talk to us Phone us Email us Breadcrumbs Firefighters Mutual Bank About Us Member news & media 2019 media releases First Home Loan Deposit Scheme 12 December 12 December Firefighters Mutual Bank has been selected by the National Housing Finance and Investment Corporation (NHFIC) as a successful panellist for the Federal Government’s First Home Loan Deposit Scheme. The Scheme will allow us to help eligible first home buyers to purchase their first home with as little as 5% deposit. Read more The scheme will commence 1 February 2020. If you want to find out if you are eligible and for further information please visit the NHFIC website.