Bankwest · LMI waiver
Bankwest LMI waivernot published
Checked 3 November 2026.
Bankwest’s own site publishes no profession waiver. Brokers can often access one; ask before you rule it out. We read Bankwest’s own page on 3 November 2026 and quote it below.
Bankwest’s own policy page- Max LVR, no LMI
- No waiver
- Income test
- No waiver
- Professions
- No waiver
- Last checked
- 3 November 2026
In Bankwest’s words
From the page we read, so you can check us.
Bankwest — Industry Professional LMI waiver
“Industry Professional LMI waiver - Ensure application meets policy, and LMI waiver is requested by providing commentary and supportive evidence via the Broker Portal.”
By profession
Whether Bankwest lists each one, and who else does.
Every other lender
Who else publishes a waiver, as at 3 November 2026.
Questions
Does Bankwest waive LMI for professionals?
Bankwest publishes no profession waiver on its own site as at 3 November 2026. That is not the same as having none: brokers can often access policies the consumer site doesn't show.
Does another lender go higher than Bankwest?
Yes. CommBank to 90%, ANZ to 95%, Westpac to 95%, St.George to 95%, Bank of Melbourne to 95%, Bank of Queensland to 90%, BankSA to 95%. The full table is on the LMI waiver page.
Checked against Bankwest’s own page on 3 November 2026. Policies change without notice; if something here doesn’t match what they’ve told you, theirs is right and we’d like to know.
Applying to Bankwest?
A broker at 1st Street can confirm the policy applies to you before you apply, and whether another lender gives you the waiver and a better rate.
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