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Home Loans for Law & Accounting Firm Partners

You've made partner. Your mortgage should reflect it. Lend & Loan specialises in home loans for partners at Australia's leading law and accounting firms — giving you access to LMI waivers, higher borrowing limits, and lenders who know exactly how partner income works.

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🏛️ Eligible Partner Firms — Law & Accounting

To qualify under the Partner Policy, the applicant must be a confirmed partner at one of the below firms. Partnership status is confirmed during income verification. Specific income verification rules apply under self-employed income — Partners from selected companies.

⚖️ Law Firms

  • Allens
  • Clayton Utz
  • Corrs Chambers Westgarth
  • Gadens
  • Gilbert & Tobin
  • Herbert Smith Freehills
  • HWL Ebsworth Lawyers
  • King & Wood Mallesons
  • Minter Ellison
  • Norton Rose Fulbright

📊 Accounting Firms

  • BDO (Binder Kijker Otte)
  • Deloitte
  • Ernst & Young (EY)
  • Grant Thornton
  • KPMG
  • McGrath Nicol
  • Pitcher Partners
  • PKF
  • PwC
  • RSM Australia
  • William Buck

Not at one of these firms? You may still qualify under a broader professional lending policy. Book a free consultation and we'll confirm what's available to you.

What Is the Partner Home Loan Policy?

Select Australian lenders maintain a dedicated Partner Policy for partners at named law and accounting firms. This policy recognises that partner income — while structured differently to a standard salary — represents one of the highest-earning and most stable income profiles in the country.

The headline benefit is a waiver of Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) on home loans up to 90% LVR, saving eligible partners $15,000–$40,000 upfront. The policy also allows borrowing in the partner's own name, or through related company or trust structures where direct ownership or directorship is evident.

📋 Important: Partner income is assessed under self-employed income rules — specifically the Partners from selected companies verification pathway. All income must be received in AUD. A lower LVR threshold applies where foreign income is used. We navigate all of this for you.

Why Choose Lend & Loan?

How Partner Income Is Assessed

Partner income is complex, it doesn't fit the standard PAYG mould. We correctly structure and present all components of your income, including:

Partnership DrawingsRegular drawings taken against your profit share entitlement
Profit DistributionsAnnual or quarterly profit share allocations from the firm
targeted Income ComponentsBase or floor income targeted under partnership deed
Director / Trust DistributionsWhere income flows through a service trust or corporate entity
Superannuation ContributionsPartner super contributions added back where applicable
Retained EarningsUndistributed firm profits where assessable by lender policy

Borrowing Structures Available

The Partner Policy supports flexible ownership and lending structures:

How It Works

1

Confirm Partner Status

We confirm your partnership at an eligible firm and identify the right lender policy for your income structure and borrowing goals.

2

Income Assessment

We review your full income picture — drawings, distributions, trust income — and calculate your true borrowing capacity under partner-specific assessment rules.

3

Structure & Lender Comparison

We compare 50+ lenders to identify the competitive rate, LVR, and ownership structure — whether that's your own name, a trust, or a company.

4

Application & Settlement

We manage all paperwork, lender liaison, approval, and settlement — so you can focus on your practice and your clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do law firm partners qualify for LMI waivers on home loans?

Yes — partners at select Australian law and accounting firms can access LMI waivers on loans up to 90% LVR through a dedicated Partner Policy. Eligible firms include Allens, Clayton Utz, Herbert Smith Freehills, King & Wood Mallesons, Minter Ellison, and Norton Rose Fulbright on the law side, and Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC, Grant Thornton and others on the accounting side. Partnership status must be confirmed during income verification.

How is partner income assessed for a home loan?

Partner income is assessed under self-employed income rules — specifically the Partners from selected companies verification pathway. This means your drawings, profit distributions, and any targeted income components are reviewed. We structure your application to present your full income picture accurately and maximise your borrowing capacity.

Can I borrow in a company or trust structure as a partner?

Yes. The Partner Policy allows applications in the partner's own name, or through a related company or trust entity — provided direct ownership and/or directorship by the qualifying partner is evident. Lending can also be in a spouse's or related entity's name where the partner is involved at least as guarantor.

My firm isn't on the eligible list — can I still get a good deal?

Yes. The named-firm Partner Policy is one pathway, but many lenders also offer broader professional lending packages for legal and accounting professionals regardless of firm. We compare 50+ lenders to find the best structure and rate for your situation — whether or not your firm is on the standard eligible list.

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John Pierre Saliba
Mortgage Broker & Director — Lend & Loan | MFAA Accredited | ACL 511092
Bachelor of Business & Commerce · Diploma in Mortgage Broking · Adv. Diploma Financial Planning
10+ years experience · 77 × 5-star Google reviews · 50+ lender panel
Specialist in partner & professional lending for law and accounting firms across Sydney

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