Hurdles to clear: why banks check if you could pay 3% more

As you’re probably aware, the RBA has increased the cash rate 13 times in less than two years. 📈

But bank regulator APRA is sticking to its rate buffer of 3%. 😤

That means when you take out a new home loan, banks are advised to check if you could still repay that loan if interest rates were another 3% higher than the advertised rate.⁣

Is that even fair? 🤔

Well, the 3% is meant to help home buyers stay out of financial hot water if interest rates were to rise even further. ⁣

So, how can you avoid stumbling over that 3% hurdle? ⁣

Simple – give us a call today and we’ll help you work out just how much you could possibly borrow while still keeping APRA and the banks happy. 👇

To find out more, contact Janine on:

☎ – 0499 111 188

💻[email protected]

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