12/06/2026
Most business owners assume their latest NOA determines how much they can borrow.
But thatâs not always the case.
In this example:
đ NOA-based assessment
Loan Eligibility: $785,479
đ Salary-based assessment
Loan Eligibility: $1,131,091
Difference:
đ° +$345,612 in additional loan eligibility
The surprising part?
The income didnât change.
The business didnât change.
The borrower didnât change.
The only difference was how the income was structured and assessed by the bank.
â ď¸ Not all banks assess business owners the same way.
Some may recognise certain income structures more favourably, while others may apply stricter requirements.
Thatâs why planning ahead matters.
If youâre a business owner planning to buy property in the next 6â12 months, income structuring may take 3â6 months to establish, so donât wait until youâve found a property.
đ˛ DM âBusinessâ for a complimentary loan eligibility review and find out what options may be available for your situation.