All the major banks have a standard set of rules they use to decide if a loan application is acceptable, or not. A ‘non-conforming’ home loan is simply a term used for home loans designed for people that don’t fit those rules.

Loans like these can also be called ‘specialist’ or ‘alternative’ loans (alt doc). Non-conforming may not be a common term, but you might be surprised how many Australians have been declined for a home loan because they fall into this category, and why. For example, people who are:

•    Self-employed

•    Have recently started a business or a new job

•    Don’t have a perfect credit history

•    Been previously bankrupt

•    Have an ATO debt to pay-out

•    Have a solid income, but not much of a deposit

•    Have a deposit but it’s an inheritance or a gift

•    Work means they regularly change jobs, it looks like instability but it’s just the nature of the industry

•    Need to consolidate debts such as personal loans, credit cards or business debt

•    A new Australian resident, and therefore the previous credit history can’t be established.

That’s a lot of Aussies. The good news is that in today’s world there are lots of options. Well-established non-bank lenders have designed home loan products specifically to help all these people. They take a much more flexible and holistic approach to traditional lenders and can provide a range of good alternatives.

If you’d like more information talk to us today about how we may be able to put you in touch with a lender that can help if the major banks have said ‘no’ to your loan application.

Call or text us at 0425 281 835.