26/05/2026
When a lender assesses your home loan application, one of the elements they consider is 'character'.
What this translates to is the lender paying attention to how you manage your money and whether you have stability in your life.
They're looking at whether you overdraw your accounts, take cash advances from your credit cards, or get charged late payments. They'll even pay attention to how often you move house or change jobs.
There are a lot of data points that feed into whether you'll be approved for a home loan, and a lot of these are in your direct control.
So, if you are looking to apply for a home loan in the near future, make sure you're using your bank accounts in a way that screams 'I'm in control of my money!'