The Family Matters Show

Getting Finance after Separation


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Ben and Heather are joined by Craig Budden from Aussie Home Loans in Coffs Harbour to discuss the tricky business of getting finance after separation.

Topic covered include:

  • The major challenges in getting finance post-separation
  • Credit scores: what are they and how can divorce impact on your score
  • How to rebuild your credit score if it takes a hit after separation
  • Do banks count child support or spousal maintenance when calculating your income?
  • Buying a new property if your name is still on a joint mortgage for the family home
  • Removing your ex's name from the joint mortgage if they stop making payments
  • What banks look for if you want to buy out your ex's share of the family home
  • Is it possible and/or reasonable to maintain a joint mortgage after separation?
  • Options for single parents seeking a home loan
  • The Family Home Guarantee scheme - what is it and who's eligible?
  • Top tips from Craig, Ben & Heather when seeking finance after separation
...more
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The Family Matters ShowBy Heather McKinnon & Benjamin Bryant


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