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Flexible Low Doc Home Loans to Buy Australian Real Estate

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Flexible Low Doc Home Loans in Australia

Low doc Home Loans are suitable for non-residents, expats, self-employed and professional investors. Whether you’re a Melbourne self-employed business owner with complex financials, an expat returning to Brisbane, or a Sydney professional investor building a portfolio, if you have reasonable income but don’t fit the usual PAYG documentation requirements, Formation Finance will help you secure flexible funding options with competitive rates.

Low Doc Home Loans Lending Guidelines:

Home LoansOwner Occupied
(Principal & Interest)
Investment
(Principal & Interest)
Investment
(Interest Only)
Variable, from6.10%6.39%6.54%
Fixed (1 year), from6.09%6.24%6.24%
Fixed (2 year), from6.09%6.14%6.14%
Fixed (3 year), from5.99%6.39%6.39%
Refinance Cashback, up to$2,000
Non-resident loansInterest Rate from
Expat (citizen/ PR)7.09% +
Temporary Residents (TR)7.09% +
Foreign (no visa)7.89% +

What Are Low Doc Home Loans?

Low doc (or lo doc) home loans are mortgage products designed for borrowers who can’t provide the full set of standard income documents, for example such as payslips or tax returns, but can verify income through alternative means.

They’re commonly used by:

  • Self-employed individuals
  • Freelancers or sole traders
  • Business owners with irregular income
  • Contractors or consultants
  • Borrowers with recent ABNs or non-traditional income structures
  • Expats and migrants with forein income

How Do Low Doc Home Loans Work?

Instead of traditional payslips and tax returns, low doc home loans may rely on:

  • Accountant letter
  • Financial statements
  • Rental income statements 
  • Foreign income statements

These loans are available for both owner-occupied and investment purposes and can be structured similarly to standard mortgages—with variable, fixed, or interest-only options.

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Low Doc Home Loans for Non-Residents & Expats

Global Income, Local Property 

Australian banks sidelined temporary residents and expats. Formation Finance didn’t.

Who We Help

  • Australian expats (Australian citizen, permanent resident)
  • Australian temporary residents (e.g. student visas, family and partner visas, working visas, bridging visas, business visas)
  • Foreigners/ non-residents

How We Help

  • Non-Resident Home Loans – Buy or refinance with overseas income
  • Expat Investment Loans – Build a portfolio from Singapore, Dubai, or London
  • Construction Finance – Develop land without local tax returns

Low Doc Home Loans for Aussies

Home Loans for the Hustlers

We accept a wide range of applicants. Prove income your way.

Who We Help

  • Self-employed 
  • Business owner
  • Company director
  • Sole trader

How We Help

  • Freelancers (e.g., Uber drivers, consultants)
  • Investment Property Loans – Refinance or expand your portfolio
  • Equity Release – Unlock cash from existing properties

Low Doc Home Loans FAQ :

A low doc (or lo doc) loan is a type of mortgage designed for self-employed borrowers who can’t provide standard documentation like tax returns or payslips. Instead, income is verified through BAS, bank statements, or an accountant’s declaration.

Low doc loans are ideal for self-employed individuals, sole traders, freelancers, or small business owners with irregular income or recently established businesses.

 

Generally up to 80% of the property value.

Absolutely. Many self-employed borrowers use low doc loans to refinance existing debt, consolidate personal or business loans, or access equity from their property.

 

Yes. We understand self-employed people may have complicated financials that their accountant is best placed to understand and articulate.

Absolutely. We accept income from over 100 countires, including New Zealand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, India, Sri Lanka and more.