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Calculate assessable self-employed income

When you work for yourself, your income can often vary. But when you’re applying for a loan, banks like to know more precisely what your assessable income will be. Lenders will usually rely on historical figures to get some idea.

Our self-employed income calculator can give you an idea of what your assessable income could be according to how most lenders will measure it.

Firstly, our calculator asks you to enter:

  • The value of the property you are seeking a loan for

  • Your deposit

Next, enter your personal income details. These include:

  • Your taxable income

  • Your rental income

  • Any other income you may have (leave blank any that don’t apply)

Finally, the calculator asks for your business income for two different years. For each, enter:

  • Your business’s net profit before tax

  • Depreciation of any equipment or other business items

  • Any superannuation contributions you may have made

  • Any one-off expenses, like new equipment or costs associated with relocating, for example (again, leave blank any that don’t apply to you)

The calculator will provide a rough gauge of your personal, business, and overall assessable income. It will also give a rough idea of the loan-to-value (LVR) ratio and make suggestions of deposit amounts that may help you secure a loan. For a more accurate assessment of your income and what you can afford to borrow, consider consulting your accountant or a mortgage broker for more information.

Getting a home loan while self-employed

Being self-employed doesn’t rule you out from obtaining a home loan but it can be more difficult. Lenders generally have specific requirements for sole traders and people who own their own businesses. These can also extend to contractors and freelance workers. If you fall into any of these categories, the best advice is to get your documentation in order as lenders will want detailed information about the nature of your business or work arrangements. It also pays to shop around for lenders who are prepared to consider your individual circumstances.


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    Macquarie Bank – Basic Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR < 60%)

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    ubank – Neat Variable Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR ≤ 80%)

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    Macquarie Bank – Basic Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR 70%-80%)

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    Commonwealth Bank – Wealth Package Variable Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR 70% - 80%)

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      NAB – Base Variable Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (New Customer)

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        Westpac – Flexi First Option Home Loan (New Customer) (LVR > 80%)

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          ANZ – Standard Variable Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR < 80%)

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            Heritage Bank – Discount Variable Home Loan ($150k+) (LVR < 70%)

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              People's Choice – Package Variable Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (New Customer) ($100k+) (LVR < 70%)

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                Bendigo Bank – Express Home Loan (Principal and Interest)

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                  HSBC – Home Value Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR < 70%)

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                    MOVE Bank – Everyday Home Loan (Principal & Interest) LVR < 80%

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                      Suncorp Bank – Personal Purpose Back to Basics Special (Principal and Interest) (LVR ≤ 60%) (New Customer)

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                        ING – Mortgage Simplifier Home Loan (Principal and Interest) ($150k-$500k, LVR < 80%)

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                          Great Southern Bank – Basic Variable Owner Occupier Construction (LVR ≤ 70%)

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                            Macquarie Bank – Basic Home Loan (Principal and Interest) (LVR 60%-70%)

                              Important Information and Comparison Rate Warning

                              Base criteria of: a $400,000 loan amount, variable, fixed, principal and interest (P&I) home loans with an LVR (loan-to-value) ratio of at least 80%. However, the ‘Compare Home Loans’ table allows for calculations to be made on variables as selected and input by the user. Some products will be marked as promoted, featured or sponsored and may appear prominently in the tables regardless of their attributes. All products will list the LVR with the product and rate which are clearly published on the product provider’s website. Monthly repayments, once the base criteria are altered by the user, will be based on the selected products’ advertised rates and determined by the loan amount, repayment type, loan term and LVR as input by the user/you. *The Comparison rate is based on a $150,000 loan over 25 years. Warning: this comparison rate is true only for this example and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Rates correct as of August 21, 2024. View disclaimer.

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