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Self-employed

Home Loans for the Self-Employed

Same income. Different lenders. Different rules.

Sole trader, company director or contractor. Peter finds lenders on our panel that may assess your income in a way that fits how you earn, with his team behind every step. Based in Melbourne, helping Australia-wide.

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Our lender panel

A selection of the 70+ lenders on our panel.

Is this you?

How Do You Earn?

01

Sole Traders

Your tax return tells only part of the story. Lenders read it differently.

02

Company Directors

Salary, dividends and company profit can all count, depending on the lender.

03

Contractors

Some lenders look at your contract rate rather than tax returns.

04

Newly Self-Employed

Less than two years in business? Some lenders may still consider you.

What lenders look at

What Lenders Look at When You're Self-Employed

Lender policies can differ widely on self-employed income. Here's what they check.

  1. Tax returns and assessments

    Many lenders want two years. Some may consider one.

  2. Add-backs

    Some lenders add back costs like depreciation or one-off expenses to your income.

  3. BAS and bank statements

    Can show recent trading when your tax returns are behind.

  4. How long you've had your ABN

    Time in business matters, and lenders set different minimums.

  5. Alternative documentation

    Low-doc options exist for some borrowers, often at higher rates.

Peter matches these details to lenders on our panel that may suit your situation. Approval is always subject to the lender's assessment.

Your tax return is only part of the story.

Before your call

Have These Ready for Your Call

You don't need everything for the first 15 minutes. These help Peter narrow down lenders that may suit you.

  • Your last two tax returns and assessments
  • Recent BAS
  • Business bank statements
  • Your accountant's details
How it works

From First Call to Funding

Book a 15-Minute Discovery Call
01

Book a 15-Minute Call

Tell Peter what you're planning. By phone, video, or over a coffee at your favourite spot.

02

Explore Your Options

Peter looks at options from our panel of 70+ lenders and explains the trade-offs.

03

We Handle the Application

Choose your option. We manage the paperwork and lender questions through to funding.

Client review
“Peter was incredibly helpful with reviewing my financing. I found him to be very organised, professional, and a clear communicator. He is highly recommended.”
Lucy · Blue Finance client
Peter Chea
Peter CheaPrincipal Finance Broker

“You’ll speak to me on the first call. I’ll lead your loan personally, with my team backing every detail.”

70+ lenders on our panel14+ years in property
Questions

Self-Employed Questions, Answered

Many lenders ask for two years. Some may consider one year, or other documents.
Costs some lenders add back to your income, such as depreciation or one-off expenses. Policies vary.
A loan assessed with alternative documents, like BAS or an accountant's letter. Rates are often higher.
One lender's no may not rule out others. Lending rules differ.
We don’t charge you a broker fee. Lenders pay us for arranging your loan, and using a broker doesn’t mean paying a higher rate. When we help with your home loan, the law requires us to act in your best interests and put your interests first if there’s ever a conflict. We’ll explain how we’re paid before you go ahead. Lender and other third-party fees may apply.
No. We help clients Australia-wide by phone or video.
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