[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/03\/11\/self-employed-and-need-a-home-loan-heres-what-you-must-know\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/03\/11\/self-employed-and-need-a-home-loan-heres-what-you-must-know\/","headline":"Self-Employed and Need a Home Loan? Here\u2019s What You Must Know","name":"Self-Employed and Need a Home Loan? Here\u2019s What You Must Know","description":"If you&#8217;re self-employed and looking for a home loan, you\u2019ve probably already realized that the process isn\u2019t as straightforward as it is for salaried employees. Lenders assess self-employed borrowers differently, and your borrowing capacity isn\u2019t just based on your business revenue\u2014it\u2019s determined by how much you pay yourself from the business. How to Get a ... <a title=\"Self-Employed and Need a Home Loan? 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Here\u2019s What You Must Know\">Read more<\/a>","datePublished":"2025-03-11","dateModified":"2025-03-11","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/#Person","name":"Nicholas Parpis","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/author\/nicholasparpistruthpropertycomau\/","identifier":216551164,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/f6058d552df68dbaf53120d13f9e89fc9834e3e1ba22039065b40df84bd9df29?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Truth Group Pty Ltd.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hero-logo-1-e1762756174980.png","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/hero-logo-1-e1762756174980.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-6.png","url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image-6.png","height":768,"width":1024},"url":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/03\/11\/self-employed-and-need-a-home-loan-heres-what-you-must-know\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R1sHURnttN0#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=R1sHURnttN0","name":"How to Get a Home Loan When You're Self-Employed | Truth Group Mortgage Tips","description":"If you're self-employed and trying to get a home loan, you\u2019ve probably realised it\u2019s not as straightforward as it is for PAYG employees.\n\nLenders don\u2019t just look at business revenue \u2014 they assess what you declare as income after expenses. In this video, I break down exactly how lenders view self-employed borrowers and what you can do to increase your chances of getting approved.\n\n\ud83d\udd0d What You'll Learn in This Video:\n\n1\ufe0f\u20e3 How lenders assess self-employed income\n2\ufe0f\u20e3 Why taxable income (not total revenue) matters most\n3\ufe0f\u20e3 The difference between Low-Doc and Full-Doc loans\n4\ufe0f\u20e3 What documents you'll need (tax returns, BAS, etc.)\n5\ufe0f\u20e3 Tips to improve your approval chances\n6\ufe0f\u20e3 Why working with a broker makes a difference\n\n\ud83d\udcde Need a home loan tailored to your business income?\nAs a mortgage broker at Truth Group, I specialise in helping business owners, freelancers, and self-employed professionals secure the right home loan.\n\n\u2714\ufe0f Access to lenders that understand self-employed finances\n\u2714\ufe0f Help with document preparation and strategy\n\u2714\ufe0f Tailored loan structures with offset\/redraw options\n\u2714\ufe0f Buy a home, investment property, house & land, or refinance\n\n\ud83d\udc49 Book Your Free Strategy Call:\n\ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/contact-truth-group\/\n\n\ud83d\udce7 hello@truthgroup.com.au\n\ud83c\udf10 Website: https:\/\/www.truthgroup.com.au\n\n\n\ud83d\uded1 Disclaimer \u2013 No Legal, Taxation Advice\nThis video is for general informational purposes only and does not take your personal situation into account. 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Lenders assess self-employed borrowers differently, and your borrowing capacity isn\u2019t just based on your business revenue\u2014it\u2019s determined by how much you pay yourself from the business.How to Get a Home Loan When You&#039;re Self-Employed | Truth Group Mortgage Tips Watch this video on YouTube.Here\u2019s what you need to know to improve your chances of getting approved.1. How Lenders Assess Self-Employed BorrowersUnlike PAYG employees who can provide payslips, self-employed applicants need to prove their income using business financials and tax returns. Most lenders require at least one to two years of tax returns and financial statements. However, some may accept alternative documentation, such as BAS statements or accountant declarations.2. Your Borrowing Power Depends on Your Declared IncomeOne of the biggest misconceptions is that lenders look at your total business revenue. Instead, they focus on your declared taxable income\u2014what you actually pay yourself after business expenses. If you minimize your taxable income to reduce tax, it could work against you when applying for a home loan, as it may make your income appear lower than it actually is as a self-employed individual.3. Low-Doc vs. Full-Doc LoansFull-Doc Loans \u2013 Require full financial statements and tax returns.Low-Doc Loans \u2013 Suitable for those who don\u2019t have full documentation but may need a larger deposit and higher interest rates.4. How to Improve Your Home Loan ChancesKeep financial records up to date \u2013 Ensure your tax returns and business financials are accurate and reflect strong profitability.Pay yourself a steady income \u2013 Since lenders assess what you earn, a consistent salary or drawings from your business can help demonstrate income stability as self-employed.Reduce debts and liabilities \u2013 Lenders consider all existing debts when assessing your ability to repay a loan.Work with a mortgage broker \u2013 A good broker (like us at Truth Group) can find lenders who are flexible with self-employed applicants.Need Help Navigating Your Home Loan?At Truth Group, we specialize in helping self-employed borrowers secure home loans tailored to their unique financial situation. If you\u2019re unsure about your borrowing capacity or what documents you need, reach out today, and let\u2019s work out the best strategy for you.Share this:\t\t\t\tEmail a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tEmail\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Facebook (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tFacebook\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tLinkedIn\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Pinterest (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tPinterest\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Mastodon (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tMastodon\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tPrint\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Reddit (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tReddit\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on X (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tX\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Tumblr (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tTumblr\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Telegram (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tTelegram\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Threads (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tThreads\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tWhatsApp\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Nextdoor (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tNextdoor\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on X (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tX\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShare on Bluesky (Opens in new window)\t\t\t\tBluesky\t\t\t"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"2025","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"03","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/\/03\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"11","item":"https:\/\/truthgroup.com.au\/2025\/\/03\/\/11\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Self-Employed and Need a Home Loan? 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