Home Loans for Sonographers
Sonography is a specialist discipline within medical radiation practice, regulated by AHPRA through the Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia. A number of lenders recognise AHPRA-registered medical radiation practitioners in their professional lending programs. Tiger Mortgage helps eligible sonographers identify which lenders currently include their registration in professional policies.
Registration — Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia
Not all sonographers in Australia hold AHPRA registration under the Medical Radiation Practice Board. Those who do not hold AHPRA registration would not typically be eligible for professional lending programs designed for AHPRA-registered health practitioners. If you are unsure about your registration status, contact AHPRA directly.
Professional Lending — What May Be Available
Some lenders on our panel include AHPRA-registered medical radiation practitioners — including eligible sonographers — in professional lending programs that may offer LMI waiver options or competitive rate packages.
Eligibility is subject to your AHPRA registration status under the Medical Radiation Practice Board, your income level, and the lender’s current policy. Availability varies between lenders.
If you are not AHPRA registered under the Medical Radiation Practice Board, standard home loan options remain available — professional lending programs specifically would not apply.
Income Structures We Work With
Sonographers work across a variety of income arrangements. Tiger Mortgage works with:
- PAYG employment in hospital radiology departments
- Employment in private radiology practices or imaging centres
- Locum sonography work across multiple sites (ABN-based)
- Cardiac sonographers employed by cardiology practices or hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not AHPRA registered — am I eligible for a professional home loan?
Sonographers without AHPRA registration under the Medical Radiation Practice Board would not typically qualify for medical professional LMI waiver policies. Standard home loan options remain available — contact us to discuss your situation.
I work as a locum across multiple sites — how is my income assessed?
Locum income paid through an ABN is assessed as self-employed income, with documentation requirements varying by lender. We identify which lenders are suited to your contracting arrangement.
Do the subspecialities within sonography affect my eligibility?
Generally, eligibility is based on your AHPRA registration under the Medical Radiation Practice Board rather than your specific subspeciality. If you are registered and your registration type meets a lender’s policy, subspeciality is generally not a barrier.
Book a Free Consultation
Contact Tiger Mortgage to discuss your situation and explore the home loan options available to sonographers. There is no cost for an initial consultation — we are paid by lenders only when a loan settles.
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