Specialist Service

Self-Employed Home Loans

Business owners, contractors, and self-employed professionals deserve expert lending solutions. We understand your unique financial situation and work with lenders who do too.

Specialist Knowledge

Self-employed experts

Flexible Assessment

Multiple income methods

Fast Approvals

Streamlined process

Lender Panel

40+ lender options

Lending for Business Owners & Contractors

Traditional lenders often struggle to assess self-employed applications, leading to frustrating declines or lower borrowing capacity than you deserve.

We specialize in self-employed lending and work with lenders who understand business income, cash flow, and the unique financial situations of contractors, business owners, and self-employed professionals.

Why Self-Employed Applications Are Different

  • Income assessment is more complex than PAYG employees
  • Tax minimization strategies can reduce taxable income
  • Business structure affects how income is assessed
  • Different lenders have vastly different policies

Access to lenders who specialize in self-employed lending

Multiple income assessment methods to maximize borrowing

Low-doc and Alt-doc options where appropriate

Expert guidance on presenting your application

40+

Lenders in our panel with competitive self-employed policies

150+

Self-employed clients helped secure finance

Maximize Borrowing

Get the borrowing power you deserve based on your true income

Self-Employed Clients We Assist

We help all types of self-employed professionals and business owners

Sole Traders

Freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors operating as sole traders. We assess your income using 1-2 years of tax returns and business activity statements.

Company Directors

Directors of private companies with business income, dividends, and director's fees. We understand how to maximize your assessable income.

Partnership Income

Partners in professional or business partnerships. We assess your share of partnership income and distributions.

Trust Beneficiaries

Income from family trusts, unit trusts, or discretionary trusts. We work with lenders who understand trust structures.

Contractors & ABN Holders

Independent contractors with ABN income including IT contractors, tradies, consultants, and professional services.

Medical & Legal Professionals

Doctors, dentists, specialists, lawyers, and other professionals in private practice or earning professional income.

Income Assessment Options

Different methods to maximize your borrowing capacity

Full Doc (Tax Returns)

Standard assessment using 2 years of tax returns and financial statements. Best rates available.

  • 2 years of tax returns required
  • Financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet)
  • Notice of Assessments (NOAs) from ATO
  • Lowest interest rates
  • Highest LVR (up to 90-95%)

Low Doc / Alt Doc

Alternative documentation for those with less than 2 years in business or complex structures.

  • Business Activity Statements (BAS)
  • Accountant's letter or declaration
  • Bank statements showing income deposits
  • Slightly higher rates than full doc
  • Lower LVR (typically up to 80%)

Gross Income Assessment

Some lenders assess gross business income with standard deductions, increasing borrowing capacity.

  • Assess gross income before business expenses
  • Apply standard expense deduction (20-40%)
  • Higher borrowing capacity than net income
  • Competitive rates available

Asset Lending

For high-net-worth individuals with significant assets but complex income structures.

  • Assessment based on assets, not income
  • Suitable for high-asset, low-taxable-income clients
  • Investment properties and commercial assets
  • Premium pricing reflects specialist nature

Documents You'll Need

Typical documentation for self-employed home loan applications

Tax Documents

  • Last 2 years of personal tax returns
  • ATO Notices of Assessment (NOAs)
  • Company/trust tax returns (if applicable)

Financial Statements

  • Profit & Loss statements (2 years)
  • Balance sheets (2 years)
  • Year-to-date financials (if mid-year)

Business Documents

  • ABN registration details
  • Business Activity Statements (BAS)
  • Business bank statements (6 months)

Personal Documents

  • Personal bank statements (3-6 months)
  • Identification (license, passport)
  • Details of assets and liabilities

Supporting Documents

  • Accountant's letter or contact details
  • Business ownership structure documents
  • Trust deeds (if income from trusts)

Low Doc Alternative

  • Accountant's declaration of income
  • Recent BAS statements (4-6)
  • Business bank statements showing deposits

Don't worry if you don't have everything. We'll guide you through exactly what you need based on your specific situation and the lender we choose.

Get Expert Self-Employed Lending Advice

Book a free consultation to discuss your situation and explore the best financing options for your business structure.