Does the bank really allow two families on one loan?

Yes — though varies by lender. Joint liability for both.

How is ownership split?

Per deed, proportional. Tenants in common.

What if one family wants to sell?

Per deed: buy-out or forced sale. Deed essential.

Can FHB Guarantee apply to two-family co-purchase?

Generally no — scheme designed for individuals/couples.

Are halal options available for two-family co-purchase?

Yes — Diminishing Musharakah fits multi-party.

Can Two Refinancing | Mortgagefy

Who this guide is for

Two Australian families considering combining to buy one property — siblings, friends, multigenerational arrangements.

Two siblings' families pooling for larger property
Adult child + parents purchasing for multigenerational living
Two friends pooling for affordability
Investment co-purchases between families

The local picture

Two-family co-purchases need careful structure. Joint and several loan liability, ownership splits, exit mechanisms — all need proper deed. Most general brokers don't handle multi-family well.

How Mortgagefy helps locally

Mortgagefy works with two-family purchases. We identify lenders comfortable with multi-family applications and refer to family lawyers for co-ownership deed.

Multilingual support. Free advice.

How it works — 4 simple steps

Free two-family chat

20-minute call with both families.

Compare lender options

We identify lenders comfortable with multi-family.

Loan + co-ownership deed

We coordinate loan + refer to lawyers for deed.

Settle together

Both families move in.

Frequently asked questions

We use offer letters and vesting schedules to value RSUs conservatively. We present current vesting value + projected future vesting as a 3-5 year income average. This gives lenders confidence in your income stability while accounting for market volatility.

Both. We work with W2 employees, 1099 contractors, and consultants. For contractors, we use 2 years of tax returns plus business financials. We have lenders who specialise in contractor income—they understand the variability.

Unvested options have zero value for refinancing. We count only vested equity. If you have a 4-year vest, we use 25% of the grant value (what's vested) plus a conservative projection of future vesting.

If you've been in your new role 6+ months, most lenders will refinance. We'll use your offer letter plus 6 months of pay stubs. If less than 6 months, it's harder but possible with specialist lenders.

Yes, if you have 2+ years of bonus history. We average the past 2 years and present it conservatively. Some bonuses get counted at 50% to be conservative with variable compensation.

ESPP is counted as deferred compensation. If your company matches or you have a discount, we value it as part of total compensation package.

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Can Two Families Buy One House Together in Australia?