Property • Australia

Borrowing Capacity Calculator

A conservative estimate of how much you could borrow, based on income, expenses, existing debts and an APRA-style serviceability buffer.

$/yr
$/mo
$/mo
% p.a.
years

Includes a 3% APRA-style serviceability buffer. Not a lender assessment — every bank uses its own policy.

Estimated borrowing capacity
$355,679
Assessed at 9.1% serviceability
Available for repayments$2,888 / mo

How it works

We estimate net monthly income, subtract expenses and debt repayments, apply a 30% safety margin, then calculate the maximum loan that can be repaid at an interest rate equal to your input plus a 3% buffer.

Not a lender assessment.

Frequently asked questions

Why include a serviceability buffer?
APRA requires lenders to test borrowers at a rate 3% above the actual loan rate, to ensure repayments remain affordable if rates rise.
Does this account for HECS, credit cards or BNPL?
Include the monthly equivalent in 'Existing debt repayments'. Lenders also use the credit limit (not balance) for credit cards.