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Home loan tool · AUD

Borrowing Power Calculator

Estimate how much you may be able to borrow, based on your income, expenses, and existing commitments — using the interest-rate buffer and credit-card assumptions Australian lenders typically apply.

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Your expenses and commitments currently exceed your assessed income, so estimated borrowing power is $0. Try reducing expenses/commitments or check your income entries.
Your combined income looks unusually high for the frequency selected (e.g. $90,000 as a monthly amount = $1.08M/year). Double-check your salary frequency dropdowns — most Australian salaries are entered as Annually.
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You can borrow up to $0

Assessed at your rate plus a 3.00% serviceability buffer, over 30 years.

Monthly repayment$0.00
Fortnightly repayment$0.00
Weekly repayment$0.00
Net monthly surplus (assessed)$0.00
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This is an indicative estimate only. Net income is approximated from Australian resident income-tax brackets plus the Medicare levy (2024–25 rates), doesn't account for HECS/HELP, offsets, or the Medicare levy surcharge. Credit card limits are assumed to carry a 3.8% monthly repayment obligation and the borrowing estimate applies a 3% interest-rate serviceability buffer, both common lender assumptions — actual lending criteria vary by institution. This isn't financial advice; speak to a lender or broker for a formal assessment.