© 2026 Home Loans for Nurses
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First home buyer loans.
We help nurses navigate the entire first home buying journey, from understanding your borrowing power to securing the right loan and accessing government grants and schemes.
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Income assessment & strategy.
We analyse your complete income picture, base pay, shift penalties, overtime, casual loading, and multiple employers, then create a strategy to maximise your borrowing capacity.
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Lender matching & application.
We connect you with the right lender for your specific income situation, prepare your application properly, and manage the entire process through to settlement.
Not sure where to start?
Book a free 30-minute call. We’ll review your situation, answer your questions, and show you what’s possible, with zero obligation.
Most nurses are surprised to learn that banks don’t just look at your total pay. They break down every component of your income and apply different rules to each one. Here’s how your income is actually assessed and how we make sure every dollar counts.
Base Salary.
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Your standard hourly or annual rate before penalties or overtime
100% counted toward borrowing capacity
Confirm your employment type and FTE (full-time equivalent)
Shift penalties & allowances.
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Weekend, night shift, public holiday, and on-call penalties
Usually 80-100% counted if shown as regular on payslips
Document your roster pattern to prove consistency over 3-6 months
Overtime.
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Hours worked beyond your contracted shifts
50-80% counted, depending on consistency and lender policy
Show evidence of regular overtime patterns and present to lender-friendly banks
Casual Loading.
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Your standard hourly or annual rate before penalties or overtime
100% counted toward borrowing capacity
Confirm your employment type and FTE (full-time equivalent)
Multiple employers.
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Weekend, night shift, public holiday, and on-call penalties
Usually 80-100% counted if shown as regular on payslips
Document your roster pattern to prove consistency over 3-6 months
Bonuses & other income.
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Sign-on bonuses, retention payments, or other irregular payments
Usually not counted unless proven over 2+ years
Advise whether to include or exclude based on your loan timeline
$720,000
Purchase Price
10%
Deposit
Sarah O.
Casual Emergency Nurse
$580,000
Purchase Price
5%
Deposit
James D.
Full-Time ICU Nurse
$720,000
Purchase Price
10%
Deposit
Sarah O.
Casual Emergency Nurse
$580,000
Purchase Price
5%
Deposit
James D.
Full-Time ICU Nurse
$580,000
Purchase Price
5%
Deposit
James D.
Full-Time ICU Nurse
These answers cover common home loan questions. If your concern is more specific, contact us to get advice tailored to your case.
Yes. You can refinance during a fixed term, but you may pay break costs (plus discharge and new loan fees). Break costs can be small or significant depending on your rate, time remaining and the lender’s calculation. We’ll estimate the costs first, then only proceed if the numbers stack up.
It depends on the lender, your income, and whether you want to avoid LMI. As a rule of thumb, having enough usable equity to keep the new lending at **80% LVR or under** can reduce costs and improve options. Some borrowers go higher with LMI. We’ll map your available equity, borrowing power, and the upfront costs (stamp duty, legals, buffers) so you know what’s realistic.
A refinance application usually involves a credit enquiry, which can cause a small, temporary dip. What matters most is the pattern: multiple applications in a short window can have a bigger impact. We minimise this by doing a full assessment upfront and lodging only when the deal is right.
Often, yes. Investment loans can come with tighter lending rules and higher interest rates, and lenders may prefer lower LVRs. Many buyers aim for **20% deposit** to avoid LMI, but options can exist with less (with LMI or other strategies) depending on your profile. We’ll show you the cleanest path based on cost, risk, and approval strength.
Yes. Many lenders will consider casual nursing income if you have a consistent history of shifts and stable earnings. The key is how your income is evidenced and assessed (base, penalties, overtime, allowances). We’ll package your payslips and employment details properly, and match you with lenders that understand healthcare pay.
Book a free call or complete the form below. We’ll review your income and show you what’s possible, no obligation, no credit check.
We’re here to help you with your home loan needs.