Why Every Bank Gives You a Different Answer | FUNdamental Fridays

Why Every Bank Gives You a Different Answer | FUNdamental Fridays

August 20, 2026 · 15 min

About this episode

Ben Kingsley and mortgage broker Luke Oxenham discuss how different banks assess borrowing capacity and why outcomes vary.

How much can you really borrow? In this Friday Fundamentals episode, Ben Kingsley sits down with mortgage broker Luke Oxenham to unpack one of the most common questions property buyers ask: "How much can I borrow?" The answer isn't always straightforward. Luke explains how lenders assess income, expenses, HELP debt, credit cards, business income, car loans and more, plus why different banks can produce dramatically different borrowing outcomes for the exact same borrower. They also discuss wh...

More episodes of The Property Couch

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Property Couch podcast page.