5 June 2026

With variable rates around the 6% mark and lenders assessing every application at the actual rate plus 3 percentage points, the cost of borrowing and the size of the deposit hurdle are front of mind for anyone buying property. Accountants sit in an unusually strong position here, because lenders treat the profession as low-risk and […]

Key Takeaways If you are an accountant researching your options, you will quickly run into bold claims about exclusive home loans built for your profession, complete with large savings figures. It is worth understanding what sits behind that messaging before you act on it, because with variable rates around the 6% mark and deposits harder

Key Takeaways Borrowing power is under pressure in 2026. After three rate cuts in 2025, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted the cash rate three times this year, and at the time of writing it sits at 4.35%, with variable home loan rates around the 6% mark and lenders still required to assess