Recent changes to how lenders have to assess borrowing capacity for home loans will make it harder for some to borrow what they want.
We’ve broken down what the changes are and what they could mean for you.
What’s changed?
On 6 October the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) announced that lenders need to assess borrowers’ ability to meet their loan repayment at an interest rate that is at least 3.0 percentage points above the loan product rate, compared to the 2.5 percentage points it is now.
This comes into effect from the end of October.
Why has it changed?
The change was in response to concern about soaring property prices, continuing record low interest rates that can only go north eventually, and an increasing number of Australians borrowing more, in reaction to the first two factors.
What does it mean for you?
Have pre-approval
If you already have pre-approval for a loan, it could mean you will need that reassessed. It could possibly mean that you will need to apply for a smaller loan.
Investors
The amount you can borrow (in some cases) will be assessed based on all your debt so this could impact future borrowing capacity.
What should you do?
Get in touch today with your local Altitude Capital Broker today!
We can help:
- assess your pre-approval
- discuss the impact of the changes on your ability to borrow for investment
- discuss property plans and how we can work together to help you get there.
