8 great policy changes to help more clients

All of the changes listed below apply to new applications submitted from 27 September 2022.

1. Maximum loan amount increased to $2m for Metro - Other and select Non-Metro for Prime and Near Prime loans

For loans up to 60% LVR in Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Perth, outer Melbourne and Sydney, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Geelong and Wollongong, and more. View our Acceptable Security Locations calculator for updated max loans amounts and LVRs.

2. Units in buildings over 10 storeys are now acceptable securities

Up to 85% LVR for existing units or 80% LVR for new units. The 10 storey limit remains in place for inner-city locations. There is a maximum exposure to Bluestone of 4 units/25% per development.

3. Update to casual income requirements

Qualifying requirements for casual workers is a minimum of 6 months with the current employer and 12 months of continuous employment with no gaps (note: previous requirement was 12 months in the same industry).

4. Rental income verification reduced to 1 months evidence

If the property is rented via a managing agent (note: if the rental is private, income verification remains at 3 months).

5. Personal bank statements requirement removed for Specialist loans

The requirement remains for Specialist+ loans.

6. 100% of car allowance now accepted as income for Prime loans

7. Overtime shading increased to 80% for Prime loans

If regular for 6 months.

8. Vacant land is now an acceptable security (when it is a second security on our application)

For Near Prime applications in Metro locations only up to 70% LVR and maximum loan $750k.View the Connective Elevate Product Matrix for further information, or speak to your BDM.

View the Connective Elevate Product Matrix for further information, or speak to your BDM.

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Broker success story

How we helped a customer gain approval for a Near Prime loan to purchase a new home after a recent separation.  

After a recent separation, Jake’s client was struggling to find a lender who would approve their loan application with limited child support documentation. We were able to approve the loan with evidence of one months payment, instead of the six months required by the bank.

Read what broker Jake Hindley had to say about his experience working with us.

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