Home Loan for Doctors

When seeking a home loan, your profession as a GP or doctor can unlock options you might not be aware of. Many medical professionals only discover the full extent of these benefits once they consult a broker who specialises in working with their field.

At Mortgages Plus, we assess your full financial position, identify the lenders best suited to your circumstances, and manage the process from application to settlement. No upfront fee.

If you haven't looked at what your profession qualifies you for, it's worth the conversation.

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How is a Home Loan for Doctors Different from Other Loans?

Certain lenders offer preferential terms to GPs and doctors based on income stability and low default rates. The specific benefits vary by lender and your circumstances, but can include:

  • LMI waived on loans up to 95% LVR, saving tens of thousands of dollars upfront
  • Interest rate discounts typically reserved for borrowers at lower LVR thresholds are available to you at higher borrowing levels
  • Loan amounts up to $5m per loan and higher aggregated limits with select lenders
  • Eligibility for investment property lending under preferential terms
  • Loan structures through a company or trust for asset protection

As specialist mortgage brokers, we identify which lenders offer the strongest doctor-specific terms and match them to your financial position and goals.

Why Doctors Choose Mortgages Plus

Strategies Built Around Your Income Structure 

GPs and doctors often have income that doesn't fit a standard payslip. Whether you're salaried, running a private practice, working sessional or locum shifts, or a mix of all three, we assess your full financial position and build a lending approach that reflects how you actually earn. We also identify which lenders are most familiar with medical income structures, so your application is assessed accurately from the start.

Why it matters
Lenders assess doctor borrowers differently, and the wrong lender for your income type can result in a lower borrowing capacity or an unnecessary decline on your record.

Access to Lenders Who Understand Medical Professionals

With 50+ lenders on our panel, including major banks and specialist lenders, we know which offer preferential terms to medical professionals and which don't. We handle eligibility checks, documentation, and coordination with conveyancers and real estate agents to keep your purchase moving.

Why it matters
Not every lender offers doctor-specific products, and the terms vary significantly between those that do. We do the comparison work so you don't have to.

Clear Process, No Upfront Cost

We explain what you qualify for, outline realistic timelines, and keep you informed at each stage. There are no hidden fees. Because lenders compensate us at settlement, our service comes at no cost to you.

Why it matters
Transparency builds trust. Our service is backed by 90+ five-star Google reviews from clients who came to us with the same questions you have now.

Common Home Loan Challenges for Doctors

Doctors are considered low-risk by many lenders, but the application process still has friction points. Our brokers anticipate these and work through them before they become problems.

Complex Income Structures 

Locum work, sessional shifts, private practice distributions, and PAYG employment are often combined. Some lenders don't know how to accurately assess blended income, which can compress your borrowing capacity or trigger unnecessary documentation requests. We match you with lenders experienced in medical income from the outset.

Not Knowing What Your Profession Qualifies You For

Many GPs and doctors apply for standard home loans without realising that preferential terms are available. LMI waivers and rate discounts available to medical professionals can represent significant savings. A short conversation with our brokers establishes what you actually qualify for before you commit to anything.

Variable or Irregular Payslips

Doctors who work across multiple settings often can't produce a standard set of payslips. We prepare your application to present your income clearly and completely, using the right combination of tax returns, practice accounts, and employment contracts depending on your situation.

Borrowing While Early in Your Career

Interns and registrars often assume they won't qualify for preferential lending until they're established. Some lenders will consider your income trajectory and extend doctor-specific terms earlier in your career than you might expect. We assess your eligibility based on current lender policy, not assumptions.

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Working With Doctors Across Australia

Based in Manly on Sydney's Northern Beaches, we support GPs and doctors across Greater Sydney and regional NSW, including the Central Coast, Inner West, North Shore, and Hunter Valley. We also work with medical professionals nationwide, from Melbourne and Brisbane through to Adelaide and Perth.

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If you're a GP or doctor looking to buy, refinance, or invest, find out what your profession qualifies you for. Call us today at +61 (0) 447 222 628 or start the process now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for a doctor's home loan?

To access doctor-specific lending terms, you generally need to hold current registration with the Medical Board of Australia and membership with the Australian Medical Association or an equivalent professional body. Lenders may also ask for recent payslips, tax returns, or practice financials, depending on your employment structure.

Professions that typically qualify include:

  • General Practitioners
  • Medical specialists, including surgeons, anaesthetists, and radiologists
  • Registrars and residents, depending on the lender

Eligibility criteria vary between lenders. Our brokers confirm what you qualify for based on your specific circumstances, employment type, and the lenders currently on our panel.

Can doctors borrow with a deposit smaller than 20%? 

Yes, some lenders will approve a doctor's home loan with a deposit as low as 5%, with LMI waived. This applies to both owner-occupied purchases and, in some cases, investment properties. Eligibility depends on the lender, your income structure, and the loan amount.

Can I use a doctor's home loan to buy an investment property? 

Some lenders extend preferential terms to doctors purchasing investment properties, though the criteria are typically stricter than for owner-occupied loans. If building a property portfolio is part of your plan, our property investment service outlines how we approach investment lending.

Can I refinance an existing home loan under doctor-specific terms? 

Yes. If you took out a standard loan before exploring your options as a medical professional, refinancing could give you access to better rates or remove LMI costs you're currently paying. Our home loan refinancing service covers how the process works.

I'm a doctor purchasing my first home. Where do I start? 

The process follows the same broad steps as any first purchase, but as your profession opens up options most first home buyers don't have access to. Our first home buyer service covers the full process, from deposit requirements to settlement.

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