Pre-Approval Australia

Pre-Approval

What is pre-approval?

Often referred to as “conditional approval” or “approval in principle” is the most sensible approach to Australian home lending.

Pre-approval means the lender has fully assessed your income and determined your eligibility for a loan. Its completely free to apply and you’re not locked into any product or rate- that can be determined once you’ve purchased.

How it will help you:

Know what the bank is prepared to lend

To work within a budget

Make an offer with confidence

Lets realtors know you're completely serious when making an offer

Most lenders provide pre-approval for a period of up to 90 days but generally as long as your financial circumstances don’t change, can often be extended.

The key requirement for pre-approval is getting together the loan eligibility requirements listed below.

Aussie Citizens

• Australian citizens living outside of Aus can still easily obtain an Australian home loan-but there’s a few things you need to be aware of :

  • 2017 banking policies have significantly changed for Aussie expats but the good news is Aussie banks are still lending

  • Banks have varying assessment policies for Australian Citizens

  • In short, as a Singapore-based Australia property owner, loans that can be easily approved at one lender may not meet servicing criteria at another

Aussie PR & NZ Citizens

• Aus PR & NZ Citizens living outside of Aus have similar requirements as citizen’s although:

  • Banks will need to see evidence of your Australian PR  visa is indefinite with no restrictions

  • Banks have varying assessment policies for Australian PR’s & NZ citizens

  • In short, as a Singapore-based Australia property owner, you’re likely an exception case to both Australian banks

Check out our expat eligibility guides

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