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  • How Lowering Australia’s Home Loan Buffer Impacts Borrowing Power

    How Lowering Australia’s Home Loan Buffer Impacts Borrowing Power

    Recent research suggests that lowering the mortgage serviceability buffer could significantly impact Australian homebuyers. Specifically, reducing the buffer from 3% to 2.5% could potentially allow buyers to borrow 5% more, translating to an additional $18,816.65 in borrowing power for the average wage earner. The Finance Brokers Association of Australia (FBAA) commissioned this study, revealing that…