The serviceability buffer requires banks to assess your ability to pay your mortgage if interest rates jump. So why does Peter Dutton want to change it?
![]() | Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn. |