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Bankwest · LMI waiver

Bankwest LMI waivernot published

Checked 22 September 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 22 September 2026 and quote it below.

Bankwest’s own policy page
Max LVR, no LMI
Income test
Professions
Last checked
22 September 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.

Every other lender

Who else publishes a waiver, as at 22 September 2026.

Questions

Does Bankwest waive LMI for professionals?

Bankwest publishes no profession waiver on its own site as at 22 September 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%, Suncorp Bank to 90%. The full table is on the LMI waiver page.

Checked against Bankwest’s own page on 22 September 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. Arthr Pty Ltd provides marketing and lead-generation services only; credit assistance is provided by 1st Street Pty Ltd, Credit Representative 490057 under Australian Credit Licence 389328.

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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