03/09/2026
Income is not the only number a lender is looking at.
Two people can earn exactly the same amount and still have very different borrowing positions because a lender is assessing the bigger picture.
Existing debts. Living expenses. Dependants. Credit limits. Credit history. And the details of the loan itself can all form part of that assessment.
Which is why one of the biggest mistakes buyers can make is deciding what they can afford based on salary alone.
Before you start mentally moving into the house you found online, work out what your numbers actually look like.
If buying is on your radar, message us and we can help you understand your position before you set your property budget.