Quick answer: Potentially. A borrower who moved directly from years of stable employment into a better-paid role is different from someone with no established work history. Exact minimum tenure is lender-specific, so check policy before creating another enquiry.
The recurring question is more specific than “new job loans”: “I have worked full-time for years but only started this employer recently — will the short tenure kill the application?”
Current tenure is not the whole employment story
Useful facts include:
- start date;
- permanent/casual/fixed-term status;
- probation;
- occupation;
- previous employer and tenure;
- gap between jobs;
- salary credits already received.
Refinance after taking a better-paid job
This can be a good reason to revisit a high-rate loan, but a new lender may still want more current-income history than the borrower has today.
Contract before first payslip
An employment contract proves terms but may not prove income has actually started. Some lenders will want payslip/bank-credit evidence.
When waiting helps
Waiting can be rational if one more pay cycle or probation completion materially expands lender choice.
Do not wait six months by default if a suitable lender already accepts the current facts.
General information only. Approval, pricing, fees and eligibility depend on the lender, borrower circumstances and contract.
Frequently asked questions
Is less than three months in a job an automatic decline?
No. Exact tenure requirements vary by lender.
Does my previous 5–10 years of employment help?
It can provide useful continuity context.
Can I refinance after changing jobs?
Potentially, but the target lender's employment policy needs to fit.
Is an employment contract enough?
Not always; lenders may also require evidence income is being received.
Should I wait until probation ends?
Only if it materially improves lender fit or the current policy does not fit.
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