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flag Australian banks relax mortgage rules for first-time homebuyers with short-term student debt.

flag Australian banks, led by Commonwealth Bank, are no longer considering student debt (HECS-HELP) in mortgage assessments if the debt will be paid off within 12 months. flag This change aims to help first-time homebuyers secure larger loans, potentially adding up to $187,000 to a couple's borrowing power. flag The move comes as home values have increased by nearly 40% over the last five years, making it harder for buyers to enter the market. flag Both major political parties are also pushing policies to increase housing supply and ease entry into the housing market.

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