GUIDES
The Nurse Lending Guide
A practical guide for nurses who want to understand how overtime, shift loading, penalty rates, HECS, casual income, first home buyer options and refinancing may be assessed by lenders.
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What The Guide Covers
✓ Overtime income assessment by lenders
✓ Shift loading and penalty rate treatment
✓ Casual or agency income requirements
✓ HECS and its impact on borrowing capacity
✓ First home buyer options for nurses
✓ LMI waiver considerations for nurses
✓ Refinance review for nurses
✓ Required documents before applying
✓ How to prepare your application
✓ Questions to ask before choosing a lender
Common Lending Challenges For Nurses
Nurses often have income that is more complex than a standard salary. Overtime, shift loading, penalty rates, casual income and changing rosters can all affect how lenders assess borrowing capacity. Some lenders may use this income differently, while others may shade or exclude parts of it.
This guide helps nurses understand what to prepare before applying and which areas to review with a broker.
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