MacroBusiness Access Subscriber Only Content at 1:00 pm on July 7, 2021 | 6 comments In the May 2021 Budget the Morrison Government broadened eligibility to the Pensions Loan Scheme (PLS): the government sponsored reverse mortgage scheme that allows retirees to borrow up to 150% of the aged pension rate against the equity in their home and is open to all retirees (not just pensioners) over the age of 60. Thus, a full rate pensioner can receive a maximum income top-up that is equal to half of the age pension, whereas a self funded retiree can receive a maximum payment that is equal to 1.5 times the full age pension.