If Your Home Loan Is Declined, What Happens Next
Hearing that a loan has been declined can feel discouraging; it does not have to be the end of your plans. As an experienced Wilston mortgage broker, North Brisbane Home Loans helps you understand what happened, rebuild your application and look for better suited options.
Common Reasons Lenders Say No
Lenders may decline an application for several reasons, such as:
- A low deposit or a high debt to income ratio
- Limited or poor credit history
- Irregular or complex income, especially for self employed borrowers
- Missing, incomplete or unclear documentation
- Applying to a lender whose policies do not suit your situation
Often the issue is not that you are unlendable, it is that the timing, approach or lender choice needs to change.
Turning A Decline Into A Better Application
We start by reviewing your previous application line by line. From there, we suggest practical steps to strengthen your profile, such as paying down certain liabilities, improving savings patterns, revising the loan structure or preparing clearer documentation.
Choosing Lenders That Suit Your Situation
Every lender has its own policies. Because we work with a wide panel of banks, credit unions and specialist lenders, we can look for those whose criteria fit your circumstances more closely. When appropriate, we may also explore options such as low doc loans or guarantor structures.
A decline can be a setback, however it can also be a turning point. With the right guidance from a Wilston mortgage broker, you can use what you have learned to move toward a more successful application.