The Pepper Easy alternative documentation home loan is ideal for the self-employed or small business owner looking to buy or refinance their home or investment property and obtain cash out for business purposes at the same time.

Offering a competitive rate and flexible features, Pepper Easy is designed to meet the changing needs of the self-employed borrower who doesn’t always have traditional forms of income verification such as their latest tax return.


Key Features

  • No Lenders Mortgage Insurance (“LMI”) required
  • Simplified paperwork.
  • Unlimited defaults, judgements or writs when registered >36 months prior to application (paid or unpaid)
  • Defaults under $1,000 ignored
  • Unlimited cash out up to an LVR of 80% for acceptable purposes including renovations, business use and payout of ATO debts

Full Doc

Maximum Loan Amount $1,250,000 (up to 80% LVR)
$750,000 (up to 90% LVR)
Maximum Loan To Value Ratio 90% for purchases only
85% for all other loans
Loan Term 10 to 40 years
Credit History Any number of defaults, judgments or writs registered >36 months prior to application, paid or unpaid.
Loan Purpose Purchase or refinance of owner occupied and investment properties. Finance also available for a variety of purposes, including payment of ATO debts and purchase of business equipment
Income Documentation (PAYG) Last 2 pay slips plus either a letter of employment, latest group certificate, tax assessment notice or 3 months bank statements
Income Documentation (Self-employed) Last 2 years tax returns plus last two years tax assessment notices
Acceptable Securities Residential securities in major cities and towns (categories 1 & 2) up to a maximum land size of 25 acres (10 hectares)
Redraw Minimum $1,000

Interest Rates **

LVR Interest Rate Comparison Rate
Up to 65% 6.74% 7.11%
>65% up to 80% 6.80% 7.24%
>80% up to 85% 7.70% 8.18%
85% up to 90%^ 8.15% 8.66%

** Rates are correct as at 13 May 2013 and subject to change at any time

^90% LVR for purchases only

All Comparison Rates are calculated on the basis of secured credit of $150,000 over a 25 year term. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

*Approval is subject to Pepper’s lending criteria.


Alt Doc

Maximum Loan Amount $1,250,000 (up to 80% LVR)
$650,000 (up to 85% LVR)
Maximum Loan To Value Ratio 85% for purchases only
80% for all other loans
Loan Term 10 to 40 years
Credit History Any number of defaults, judgments or writs registered >36 months prior to application, paid or unpaid.
Loan Purpose Purchase or refinance of owner occupied and investment properties. Finance also available for a variety of purposes, including payment of ATO debts and purchase of business equipment
Income Documentation ABN registered for 24 months
GST registered for 12 months
Declaration of Financial Position; plus one of the following:
  • 6 months Business Bank Statements
  • 6 months BAS Statements
  • Pepper Accountant’s Letter
Acceptable Securities Residential securities in major cities and towns (categories 1 & 2) up to a maximum land size of 25 acres (10 hectares)
Redraw Minimum $1,000

Interest Rates **

LVR Interest Rate Comparison Rate
Up to 65% 6.74% 7.11%
>65% up to 80% 6.90% 7.34%
>80% up to 85% ^^ 8.00% 8.49%

** Rates are correct as at 13 May 2013 and subject to change at any time

^^85% LVR for purchases only

All Comparison Rates are calculated on the basis of secured credit of $150,000 over a 25 year term. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

*Approval is subject to Pepper’s lending criteria.