Many Australians face the challenge of managing Australian Tax Office (ATO) debt alongside mortgages, personal loans and everyday expenses.
This financial pressure can make cash flow difficult, but there may be a practical solution: consolidating ATO debt into a home loan.
By refinancing or restructuring a mortgage to include tax debt, homeowners may benefit from lower interest rates than those charged by the ATO, more manageable repayments and the convenience of having one regular repayment instead of juggling multiple obligations.
This approach can ease financial stress and provide greater control over household budgets.
It’s important to note that not all lenders accept ATO debt consolidation. However, there are lenders who will consider it when the application is presented correctly.
Mortgage brokers such as those at TSC work with debt consolidation regularly and will confidently guide clients through the process, comparing options and tailoring a solution that suits individual circumstances.
For some borrowers, consolidating ATO debt could be the key to restoring financial confidence.
Matt Punter, Director, Punters Finance and TSC Mortgage Brokers, puntersfinance.com.au and thesavingscentre.com.au
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