I have a childhood friend who went to the same bank and home loan manager as I did, our borrowing capacity is substantially different. I can borrow about 30% more than he can.
My mate and I grew up in the same suburb, same schooling, similar social background, we are both mid 20’s, same industry, no health complications, same pay level in government, car owned outright – similar value, same banking institution, both living at home with parents, no other loans or debts.
Only main difference is our educational circumstances, work experience and relationship status. My mate finished school and got an apprenticeship in public service and has a certificate 4. I went to university and completed a degree and entered the workforce as a graduate and whilst working I completed a graduate diploma
My mate has twice the amount of work experience than me, I have about 6 years work experience after graduation. Neither of us have any other loans, nor did we use any guarantors for the loan application. Similar deposit amount, he has about 10k more deposit.
He is annoyed that I can borrow significantly more, this has only come about because we have a mutual family friend who is a developer and has a couple townhouses available at a great price. We compared applications and there is nothing out of the ordinary. I spoke to the bank manager and asked her why the difference and she said a lot is taken into consideration and head office processes the application. There was not much she could discuss due to privacy. The only theory I can think of because I am more qualified? Or the bank manager liked me more? I really don’t know.
Why can I borrow more is question to the ozbargain community and hopefully a resident loan shark who has an answer?
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you say relationship status is different, how so?