16/10/2026
The 4 liabilities quietly costing you the most borrowing power β ranked.
#1 Credit card LIMITS (not balances): $15K limit = ~$75β90K less borrowing power
#2 BNPL facilities: even with $0 balance β the limit is the liability
#3 HELP/HECS debt: compulsory repayments reduce assessable income
#4 Car leases: monthly commitment assessed at stressed rate
'Most people fix the wrong one first.'
Which one surprised you? Save this before your next application. π²