If you work within the medical field, you may qualify for a 5% deposit home loan thus avoiding the need to pay Loan Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
A lower deposit also means you may be able to allocate funds to other resources or investments or assist in purchasing your property if savings are low.
Eligible medical professionals include Anesthetist, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Clinical Pharmacologist, Cosmetic Surgeon, Dentist, Dermatologist, Ear and Throat Surgeon, Emergency Surgeon, Endocrinologist, Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Gastroenterologist, General Practitioner, Gynecologist, Hematologist, Hepatologist, Immunologist, Nephrologist, Neurosurgeon, Neurologist, Obstetrician, Oncologist, Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Orthopedic Consultant, Orthodontist, Otolaryngologist, Pediatric Surgeon (Neonatal and Perinatal), Pathologist, Plastic Surgeon, Podiatrist, Psychiatrist, Radiologist, Reconstructive Surgeon, Respiratory or Thoracic Surgeon, Urologist or Vascular Surgeon.
Professional registrations include being listed on the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) website through the Medical Board of Australia (MBA).