Jonathan Kline-Spink, Director at Market Street Finance, unpacks what banks are really looking at when someone is separating and hoping to keep the family home.

We talk about the difference between borrowing capacity and affordability, why keeping the family home after separation is often more complex than people expect, and how lenders reassess risk when a joint mortgage becomes a single loan.

Jonathan explains

• how banks consider income, expenses, child support, and property values;
• why finance approvals fall through, and
• the importance of having honest, early conversations before negotiating outcomes.

We also cover common issues that arise during separation, including credit files, missed payments during high-stress periods, and a broker's ethical obligation to act in a client's best interests.

This episode is for anyone navigating separation or divorce and trying to work out whether buying out an ex and keeping the family home is financially viable.

Related resources:

• Episode 79 – Legal | Who Keeps the House After Separation? (Christina Salvo) → Legal | Who Keeps the House After Separation?

• Lawyer Ready Session → Get clarity on your separation options

• Supported Exit Session → Support if you're planning to leave or recently separated

• Divorce & Separation Hub – Resources → Separation resources and support

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Guest: Jonathan Kline-Spink, Mortgage Broker and Director at Market Street Finance

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Disclaimer

I hope you enjoyed the podcast today. The information we discussed today was just that information only. It is not specific advice. If you take action following something you heard today, it is important to make sure you get professional advice about your unique situation before you proceed, whether that advice be legal, financial, accounting, medical or other advice. Please reach out to me if you have any questions or if there's another topic you'd like explored.