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Home Loans for ABNs Under 2 Years Old in Sydney

Mortgagefy Broker Team · Published · Last reviewed

If your ABN is under 2 years old most major banks will decline you outright. We work with specialist lenders who approve self-employed borrowers with 6, 12 or 18 months of trading history — based on the real cash flow of your business.

Who this guide is for

The real challenge

The big four banks almost universally require 2 full years of ABN trading and 2 years of tax returns before they will look at a self-employed application. That rule shuts out tens of thousands of capable Sydney earners every year.

Even worse — many borrowers don't know specialist lenders exist, so they wait two years and lose the property they want, or they take a guarantor loan they didn't actually need.

How Mortgagefy helps

Mortgagefy works with specialist and non-bank lenders who assess ABN borrowers from 6 months trading. Some accept BAS statements, some accept business bank statements, some accept an accountant's letter — we know which lender wants what.

We model the real cost — interest rate, deposit, LMI position — so you can decide whether to apply now or wait. No obligation, no credit pull until you're ready.

How it works — 4 simple steps

1

ABN history check

We confirm your ABN start date, business structure and trading documents. 15-minute call.

2

Lender match

We identify the 2-3 specialist lenders most likely to approve your specific situation.

3

Document prep

BAS, bank statements, accountant letter — we tell you exactly what's needed and review before submission.

4

Settlement

Application, valuation and settlement coordinated with your conveyancer. Most under-2-year ABN deals settle in 4-8 weeks.

Frequently asked questions

Can I really get a home loan with an ABN under 2 years old?

Yes — specialist non-bank lenders and a handful of second-tier banks will look at borrowers with as little as 6 months of ABN trading. Major banks generally require 2 years, which is why most people think it's impossible.

Do I need 2 full years of tax returns?

Not always. Some specialist lenders accept BAS statements, some accept 6-12 months of business bank statements, and some will rely on an accountant's letter confirming your projected income. The right path depends on your structure and income pattern.

Will I pay a higher rate as a new ABN borrower?

Often the rate is 0.3-1.0% higher than a prime borrower with 2+ years of returns. Once you have a full year of repayments and updated tax returns you can refinance back to a major bank rate. We plan that exit at the start.

How much deposit do I need?

Typically 10-20% deposit. Some specialist lenders will accept 5-10% deposit but with LMI added. We model both scenarios so you can decide.

Will applying damage my credit score?

No — we do not pull credit until you choose a specific lender and want to proceed. Pre-assessment is based on your documents only.

Talk to a specialist who actually works with under-2-year ABNs

Free 20-minute consultation. We'll tell you honestly whether to apply now or wait — no pressure either way.

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