Single parent borrowing capacity on $80,000 with HECS debt
Short answer: a single parent with two children earning $80,000 and repaying HECS/HELP could borrow roughly $176,000–$233,000, depending on the lender.
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Conservative vs flexible panel lenders on $80,000 as a single parent with HECS
With the RBA cash rate at 4.60% and every lender adding the 3% APRA serviceability buffer, the same household can still get very different answers. Modelled here: a conservative lender (higher expense loading, lends against less of your surplus) at about $176,000, versus a more flexible lender at about $233,000.
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How much HECS costs your borrowing power
At $80,000, the compulsory HECS/HELP repayment is roughly $163 a month (estimated at 15c per dollar above $67,000). Without it, the range would be about $193,000–$252,000.
Child support and Family Tax Benefit received can count as income with many lenders — that alone can change the picture substantially.
An honest word on accuracy
Indicative estimates only, assessed at 6.1% plus a 3% buffer over 30 years with HEM-based expenses. Not an offer, pre-approval or credit advice.
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