Big banks cut rates as rival lenders steal borrowers

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Mozo

11 Apr 2019

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CommBank, Westpac and NAB are cutting their fixed home loan rates in a bid to stem the rising tide of borrowers switching to rival lenders. However, borrowers are being warned not to jump headfirst into fixing, as the big banks are still a long way from being the most competitive in the market.

In fact, the banks are responding to increased competition from rival lenders who have introduced new ultra low rate variable and fixed home loans in recent weeks that are proving extremely popular with savvy borrowers in search of better value.

Mozo Director Kirsty Lamont said, "Now is a great time for borrowers to be in the market for a home loan or refinancing to a better deal, but if you really want to lock in a big saving, looking beyond the big four banks is still your best bet."

With variable rates plunging below 3.50%, it's little wonder borrowers are snapping these deals up. So if you'd like to crush your mortgage in 2019, take a look at some of the top rates currently on the market and see how much you could save.

Top Home Loans April 2019 - rates updated daily

  • Promoted

    Macquarie

    2.54% p.a. variable

    2.81% p.a.

    $1234

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    Offset Home Loan Package

    Handy offset account to help pay your home loan off sooner. Up to 10 offset accounts per loan account available. Fee free access at ATMs. Waived credit card annual fee. $0 international purchase fees.

    • 2.54% p.a. variable

    • 2.81% p.a.

    • $0

    • $248.00 yearly

    • $400.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • yes

    • $0

    • 70.00%

    • $150,000

    • $5,000,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Monthly

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    loans.com.au

    2.48% p.a. variable

    2.50% p.a.

    $1234

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    Smart Home Loan 80

    A low-rate home loan that could save you thousands, with no ongoing fees plus unlimited extra repayments and free redraws. Mozo Experts Choice Low Cost Home Loan 2020.^ You'll need to be borrowing $1 million or less and have at least a 20% deposit required.

    • 2.48% p.a. variable

    • 2.50% p.a.

    • $520

    • $0.00

    • $0.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • Optional - with 0.10% additional interest

    • $520

    • 80.00%

    • $50,000

    • $1,000,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Smart Home Loan 80

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    HSBC

    2.09% p.a.
    fixed 2 years

    2.98% p.a.

    $1234

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    Fixed Rate Home Loan

    Have the security of a fixed rate for 2 years with the option to split with one of the HSBC variable Home Loans. No ongoing monthly service fees or annual fees. Mozo Experts Choice Fixed Home Loan 2020^

    • 2.09% p.a.
      fixed 2 years

    • 2.98% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $300.00

    • yes - free up to $10,000 p.a.

    • no

    • no

    • $0

    • 80.00%

    • $50,000

    • $7,500,000

    • Fixed

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

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    Athena

    2.34% p.a. variable

    2.34% p.a.

    $1234

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    Celebrate Variable Home Loan

    Fast online application with no fees. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Min 40% deposit. Crowned Best New Home Loan for 2020 by the Mozo Experts.^

    • 2.34% p.a. variable

    • 2.34% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $0.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • no

    • $0

    • 60.00%

    • $100,000

    • $2,000,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Celebrate Variable Home Loan

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    Hot Deal Up to $1,500 cash back on refinances (T&Cs apply)

    Homestar

    2.29% p.a. variable

    2.32% p.a.

    $1234

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    Star Essentials Home Loan

    Low Cost Home Loan 2020 winner.^ A home loan packed with all the essentials and offering up to $1500 cashback and no ongoing fees. No Construction loans.

    • 2.29% p.a. variable

    • 2.32% p.a.

    • $515

    • $0.00

    • $535.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • no

    • $515

    • 80.00%

    • $150,000

    • $850,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    • Refinances receive up to $1,500 cashback or upfront fees waived on purchases for applications received by 31 October 2020 and settled by 31 January 2021.

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Star Essentials Home Loan

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    UBank

    2.49% p.a. variable

    2.49% p.a.

    $1234

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    UHomeLoan - Discount Offer

    Enjoy a super low rate, $0 fees and easy application with the Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year.^ Free redraw with flexible repayments. Min 20% deposit.

    • 2.49% p.a. variable

    • 2.49% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $0.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • no

    • $0

    • 80.00%

    • $100,000

    • -

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the UHomeLoan - Discount Offer

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    Hot Deal $2,000 Refinance Cash Bonus (T&Cs apply)

    Suncorp

    2.68% p.a. variable

    2.69% p.a.

    $1234

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    Back to Basics Special

    No monthly account keeping fee, no ongoing annual fee and no loan establishment fee on new lending of $150,000 or more. Get a $2,000 cash bonus when you refinance with an eligible Suncorp Bank Home Loan of $250k+. T&Cs & eligibility criteria apply.

    • 2.68% p.a. variable

    • 2.69% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $350.00

    • Yes - free

    • first redraw per month free

    • no

    • $0

    • 80.00%

    • $150,000

    • -

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    • Refinance from another lender to receive a $2,000 cash bonus for loans of at least $250,000 or $3,000 bonus for loans over $750,000. Available for loans with an LVR <90% and applications made by 18 December 2020 and settled by 26 March 2021.

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Back to Basics Special

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    Hot Deal $3,000 cashback when you refinance your home loan to BOQ (T&Cs apply)

    Bank of Queensland

    2.59% p.a. variable

    2.76% p.a.

    $1234

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    Economy Home Loan Discount Rate

    An ongoing low variable interest rate with free redraw, flexible repayment options and one free valuation. Discounted Economy variable rate available for owner occupier lending with max LVR of 70%.

    • 2.59% p.a. variable

    • 2.76% p.a.

    • $450

    • $10.00 monthly

    • $320.00

    • yes - free

    • yes

    • no

    • $450

    • 70.00%

    • $150,000

    • -

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    • $3,000 cashback when you refinance your home loan to BOQ, min $250,000, 80% LVR or less. Apply before 29 November 2020, settle by 28 February 2021.

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Economy Home Loan Discount Rate

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    IMB Bank

    2.61% p.a. variable

    2.67% p.a.

    $1234

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    Budget Home Loan

    Competitve low interest rate for owner-occupiers with at least a 20% deposit, and no upfront fees. Free extra repayments and redraw. Zero ongoing fees.

    • 2.61% p.a. variable

    • 2.67% p.a.

    • $773

    • $0.00

    • $350.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • no

    • $773

    • 80.00%

    • $75,000

    • $5,000,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Budget Home Loan

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    AMP Bank

    2.59% p.a. variable

    3.00% p.a.

    $1234

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    Professional Package Variable Rate Home Loan Professional Package

    Enjoy a variable rate with the AMP Bank Professional Package Home Loan. 100% offset accounts available with full transaction access. Handy redraw facility available upon request. Minimum 20% deposit required. Other rates available for interest only option. Pre-qualify today.

    • 2.59% p.a. variable

    • 3.00% p.a.

    • $295

    • $349.00 yearly

    • $350.00

    • yes - free

    • yes

    • yes

    • $295

    • 80.00%

    • $100,000

    • -

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Professional Package Variable Rate Home Loan

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*WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is for a secured loan with monthly principal and interest repayments for the amount and term you entered.

**Initial monthly repayment figures are estimates only, based on the advertised rate, and a loan of $500,000 repaid over 25 years. Rates, fees and charges and therefore the total cost of the loan may vary depending on your loan amount, loan term, and credit history. Actual repayments will depend on your individual circumstances and interest rate changes.

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