AU Australia property term

Borrowing Power

Australia-wide

Plain-English definition

An estimate of the maximum amount a lender may be prepared to lend after assessing income, expenses, debts, dependants and lending rules.

Why this matters to a foreign buyer

A calculator result is not loan approval and may exceed a comfortable budget. Foreign-buyer status, visa type, overseas income and deposit source can materially change lender policy.

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