15/08/2026
Saturday scrolling realestate.com.au and wondering: “Could I actually afford that?” Here’s how lenders decide. 👇
Your borrowing power comes down to five main things:
• Income — salary, and how stable/provable it is
• Expenses — your real living costs (yes, they look)
• Existing debts — car loans, credit card limits (even unused ones count)
• Deposit — size and source
• The buffer — lenders stress-test you at a higher rate than you’ll pay
Here’s the kicker: different lenders can land on very different numbers for the same person. That gap is exactly why comparing 35 lenders matters.
Want your real number instead of an online calculator’s guess? That conversation is free. 📞 1300 308 225
General information only — not financial advice. Subject to lender assessment and criteria. ACL 378386.