Frequently Asked Questions

Home loans, mortgages, SMSF, LMI… we get it, the whole home loan thing can be confusing so we’ve answered the most common questions here.

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What type of home loans do you offer?

We offer a range of home loans for owner-occupiers and property investors, including borrowers who are self-employed or need an alternative way to prove their income.

Am I eligible for a Bluestone home loan?

To be eligible for a Bluestone home loan you need to be:

  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Australia
  • Over 18 years old
  • Employed (includes self-employed)
  • Buying or refinancing an established residential property – not off the plan or construction
  • An owner occupier or investor (your loan purpose will affect your rates)
  • Looking to borrow between $100,000 and $3m.
Does Bluestone charge lender’s mortgage insurance?

At Bluestone, we don’t charge lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI), however we do charge a risk fee on some of our products.

Is Offset available on Bluestone home loans?

Yes, it is! You can find more information about our offset account here.

Does Bluestone offer line of credit?

Yes. We offer a line of credit of up to $500,000 on Prime and and Near Prime full doc and $200,000 on other products except for Specialist +.

Can I get a home loan if I’m self-employed?

Absolutely! Many of our customers are self-employed and we offer a few different ways for you to prove your income for a self-employed home loan using tax returns, BAS statements, business bank statements and more.

Can I get a home loan if I’ve had past credit issues?

It is possible to get a home loan with bad credit, depending on the circumstances. At Bluestone we have loans designed specifically for borrowers who are recovering from previous financial difficulties. Get in touch with our friendly team to chat about your situation and find out if we can help.

Can I get a home loan if I’m bankrupt?

Depending on your circumstances you may be able to get a home loan if you have a previous bankruptcy. Our Specialist and Specialist+ products are intended to help borrowers who are recovering from previous difficulties. Find out more here or call us on 13 25 83 to talk to a loan specialist about your individual situation.

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Am I eligible for a Bluestone home loan?

To be eligible for a Bluestone home loan you need to be:

  • An Australian citizen or permanent resident living in Australia
  • Over 18 years old
  • Employed (includes self-employed)
  • Buying or refinancing an established residential property – not off the plan or construction
  • An owner occupier or investor (your loan purpose will affect your rates)
  • Looking to borrow between $100,000 and $3m.
Does Bluestone charge lender’s mortgage insurance?

At Bluestone, we don’t charge lender’s mortgage insurance (LMI), however we do charge a risk fee on some of our products.

Does Bluestone offer line of credit?

Yes. We offer a line of credit of up to $500,000 on Prime and and Near Prime full doc and $200,000 on other products except for Specialist +.

Can I get a home loan if I’m bankrupt?

Depending on your circumstances you may be able to get a home loan if you have a previous bankruptcy. Our Specialist and Specialist+ products are intended to help borrowers who are recovering from previous difficulties. Find out more here or call us on 13 25 83 to talk to a loan specialist about your individual situation.

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