AI Finance Agent

Meet Finley — Australia's free AI finance agent.

Calculate your borrowing power, compare home loans from 22+ Australian lenders, and understand LVR, LMI and offset accounts — in plain English, in under 60 seconds.

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General information only · Not financial advice · ASIC-registered products only

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Finley

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How much can I borrow on $95k salary?
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On a gross salary of $95,000/year, your borrowing power is typically $470,000–$570,000 depending on your expenses and the lender. With a 10% deposit ($52k), you'd be looking at properties up to ~$570,000.
What would my repayments be?
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22+Australian lenders compared
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What Finley Does

Everything you'd ask a mortgage broker — free, instant, no appointment.

Australia's AI finance agent for home loans, borrowing power and lender comparison. Finley is powered by Anthropic Claude and trained on live Australian lending data.

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Borrowing Power Calculator

Enter your income, expenses and deposit — Finley calculates your maximum borrowing capacity across multiple lenders instantly. No forms. No waiting.

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Compare 22+ Home Loans

Finley compares variable, fixed, split and offset home loans from Australia's major banks, non-banks and credit unions. Interest rates, fees, features — all decoded.

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Plain English Explanations

LVR, LMI, APRA serviceability buffers, comparison rates, offset accounts — Finley explains every home loan concept in plain Australian English. No jargon.

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Refinancing Scenarios

Considering refinancing? Finley models the cost and savings of switching lenders — including break costs, cashback offers and the time to break even.

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First Home Buyer Guide

From stamp duty to the First Home Guarantee Scheme, Finley walks first home buyers through every step — what you're eligible for, what you need to save, what to expect.

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Free Broker Referral

When you're ready to act, Finley connects you with a licensed Australian mortgage broker — free. You get a human expert with all your research already done.

Common Questions Finley Answers

The home loan questions Australians are actually asking in 2026.

Ask Finley anything about home loans, borrowing, refinancing or the mortgage process. Here's a sample of what Australians are already getting help with.

How much can I borrow on a $80,000 salary in Australia?

On $80,000 gross income, most Australians can borrow $400,000–$490,000 depending on expenses and the lender. With a 10% deposit (~$45,000), you could buy properties up to ~$490,000. Finley calculates this for your exact situation in seconds.

What's the difference between variable and fixed home loans?

A variable rate moves with RBA cash rate changes — your repayments go up or down. A fixed rate is locked for 1–5 years — certainty, but less flexibility. Finley models both for your loan amount so you can compare total costs.

What deposit do I need to buy a house in Australia?

You typically need at least 10% to avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), or 5% if you qualify for the First Home Guarantee Scheme. A 20% deposit eliminates LMI entirely. Finley calculates the exact LMI cost for your scenario.

What is LMI and how much will it cost me?

LMI (Lenders Mortgage Insurance) protects the lender if you default. It's charged when you borrow over 80% LVR. Costs range from $5,000 to $30,000+ depending on loan size. Some lenders waive LMI for medics, legal professionals and others. Ask Finley if you qualify.

Is now a good time to buy a house in Australia (2026)?

Property timing depends on your finances, not just the market. Finley can model your borrowing capacity, stress-test repayments at higher rates, and help you understand if you're in a strong enough position to act — regardless of where the market sits today.

How long does home loan pre-approval last in Australia?

Pre-approval in Australia typically lasts 90 days, though some lenders offer up to 6 months. After that, you usually need to reapply. Finley can walk you through the pre-approval process and connect you with a broker when you're ready to apply.

The Lender Network

Finley compares 22+ Australian lenders — instantly.

From the Big Four banks to specialist non-bank lenders — Finley has live data on lending criteria, interest rates, fees and product features. No need to ring around.

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    Major Australian banks
    ANZ, CBA, NAB, Westpac and their subsidiaries — current rates and criteria.
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    Regional banks and credit unions
    Bendigo, Bank of Queensland, Teachers Mutual, Credit Union SA and more.
  • Non-bank lenders
    Macquarie, Athena, Firstmac, Pepper Money, Liberty and other competitive lenders.
  • ASIC-registered only
    Every lender in Finley's network holds an Australian Credit Licence.

Who Finley compares

A representative sample of lenders in the comparison network.

ANZCBANABWestpac MacquarieSt GeorgeBank of Melbourne INGAthenaFirstmac Pepper MoneyLibertyBendigo Bank of QueenslandTeachers Mutual AMPBank Australia RACQGreater Bank ME BankSuncorp Ubank+more
FAQ

Your home loan questions, answered.

Yes — 100% free. No sign-up, no credit card, no hidden charges. Finley earns referral fees when you choose to connect with a broker or lender through the platform, but only if you want to. You'll never be charged to chat.
No. Finley provides general information only — not personal financial advice. It's designed to help you understand your options and ask better questions. For advice tailored to your circumstances, you need a licensed Australian mortgage broker or financial adviser. Finley makes that referral free and easy.
Finley uses your income, living expenses, existing debts and deposit size to estimate borrowing capacity using lender serviceability models (including the APRA 3% serviceability buffer). Results are indicative — your actual borrowing power may vary depending on the lender's credit assessment.
APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) requires lenders to assess borrowers at an interest rate 3% above the actual loan rate. So if the loan rate is 6%, lenders test whether you can afford repayments at 9%. This reduces how much you can borrow compared to what the headline rate alone would suggest.
No. Conversations with Finley are processed by Anthropic under enterprise data handling standards and are not stored or retained by AI Agent Business. We don't collect or retain personal financial information from your chat sessions.

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