19/05/2026
Investors right now: “Wait… my borrowing power went where?” 😭🏡
Macquarie Bank has become the first lender to remove most negative gearing add-backs from investment loan servicing calculations.
This follows the federal government’s proposed changes restricting negative gearing benefits to new builds, meaning future buyers of existing properties may no longer be able to claim rental losses against wage income for tax purposes.
What this could mean:
✔ Lower borrowing capacity for some investors
✔ More focus on new builds
✔ Brokers reaching for extra coffee ☕😅
The lending landscape keeps changing — strategy matters more than ever.
Thi Tuong Ty