Self-employed loan

Self-employment provides unparalleled freedom and flexibility, yet it may pose distinctive obstacles when seeking a mortgage. At Credific Finance we can adopt a more personalized approach to loan approvals, offering alternative income verification methods for assessing potential self-employed clients. Regardless of whether you are a business owner, sole trader, contractor, freelancer, or unable to fulfil the standard verification requirements for other reasons, we can provide lending options that might suit your requirements.

In Australia, self-employment is defined by:

  • Holding a registered ABN
  • Managing your own tax and superannuation.

Why business owners choose Credific Finance

Flexible income verification

Alternative methods for income verification through Low Doc loans that only need Accountant declaration, BAS, Notice Of Assessment or bank statements.

Streamlining the process

We at Simplified Home Loans are experts in simplifying application procedures to provide you with a smooth and stress-free process. By utilizing our knowledge and embracing technology, we ensure less paperwork, eliminating unnecessary steps, and faster approval times.

Right Loan

Self Employed Loans are complex and finding the right loan needs expertise. We can assist you in property purchase, refinancing, consolidating debts, loan restructuring or accessing equity/cash from your property.

Dedicated expert support

We specialise in lending to self-employed individuals - our goal is to understand you and your business to tailor a solution to your specific needs.

Loan Options for Self-Employed Clients

Full documentation (full doc)

A full documentation loan is designed for borrowers who can provide all the necessary income verification documents required by the lender to evaluate a mortgage application. The specific criteria for these documents may differ from one lender to another.

For those with a trading history of more than 24 months, most banks will request 2 years' worth of financial and tax returns. These records will be used to calculate the borrower's income by considering the profit and any relevant add-backs. Lenders typically employ various methods to calculate borrowing capacity.

Low Doc Loans for Self-Employed

A low documentation loan, commonly known as a 'low doc' loan, is specifically tailored for individuals who cannot furnish all the typical documentation needed for a regular home loan application, like filed tax returns or financial statements.

In this type of loan, there is a self-verification component to verify the borrower's income information. In essence, the borrower submits a statement declaring their earnings and, instead of tax returns or financial documents, submits additional paperwork like BAS, bank statements, or an accountant's letter to authenticate the income stated.

Loans for Self-Employed under 2 Years

Self Employed individuals seeking home loans must show that their business has been running for a minimum of 2 years to present the necessary documentation. Lenders want to see this history to understand the fluctuations in income and ensure stability. If you haven't reached the 2-year mark, you may need to show additional work experience in the industry and provide past payslips and references from previous employers to demonstrate your income history.

Refinancing and repricing

There exists a wide array of home loan options available in the market, and our technology enables us to evaluate which one would be most suitable for you and your circumstances, both presently and in the long run. Subsequently, we provide you with personalized suggestions and manage the transition process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is simply an abbreviation for a ‘Low Documentation Loan.’ A low doc loan is a type of mortgage frequently utilized by self-employed individuals who may struggle to present standard income verification documents, such as payslips or tax returns. At Credific Finance, we collaborate with various lenders who have diverse preferences regarding low doc loans, full doc loans, and all options in between. Therefore, you can be confident that we can meet your needs.

Self-employed customers can access Low Doc loans. If you have an ABN and run a successful business, you qualify. We will help you find the best loan for your situation.

Self-employed individuals can access better interest rates and increased borrowing limits through a full-document loan, provided they have thorough financial documentation, usually including at least two years of tax returns and financial statements. If you lack the usual paperwork, a low-document loan might be a suitable alternative. Additionally, for those who don’t have much in savings, a guarantor home loan can assist in getting approval.

Typically, it’s for a minimum of 24 months. However, with Credific Finance, we have lenders that might exempt the criteria. It’s worth having a conversation about it.

Refinancing a home loan can be advantageous for self-employed people. It may lead to lower interest rates, better loan conditions, debt consolidation, and access to home equity. To make the refinancing process easier, prepare detailed financial documents, including at least two years of tax returns, business financial statements, and BAS statements.

Financial institutions, including both banks and non-bank lenders, often exhibit caution when assessing applicants whose income has fluctuated significantly over the past two years. Some lenders may opt to utilize the lowest income figure recorded during this period, while others might take into account the most recent year’s income, calculate an average of both years, or apply 120% of the lowest income year. Additionally, depending on the lender’s policies, certain expenses listed on tax returns may be added back to the applicant’s income.

In certain situations, lenders may accept alternative methods for income verification, such as providing six months’ worth of payslips along with a letter from an accountant, rather than requiring complete tax returns and financial statements.

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