Commonwealth Bank raises fixed rates again, this time by up to 50 bp

For the second time in three weeks, Commonwealth Bank hiked fixed rates across home loans, lifting 2-year interest rates (OO, P&I) as much as 50 bp. This move follows the continued April trend of rate-hike fever, which has affected all four big banks.
The major bank also raised 3- and 4-year rates by 40 basis points and 5-year rates by 20 basis points. Rate hikes will affect both P&I and IO home loans for owner occupiers and investors.
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The table below shows the new fixed rates on the CBA basic home loan for owner occupiers making P&I repayments.
CBA Fixed Rate Home Loan (OO, P&I) - 12 April 2022
Term | Increase | Current rate |
1-year | 0 bp | 3.14% p.a (4.57% p.a. comparison rate*) |
2-year | 50 bp | 3.94% p.a. (4.59% p.a. comparison rate*) |
3-year | 40 bp | 4.34% p.a. (4.64% p.a. comparison rate*) |
4-year | 40 bp | 4.54% p.a. (4.70% p.a. comparison rate*) |
5-year | 20 bp | 4.64% p.a. (4.74% p.a. comparison rate*) |
These new rates now represent CBA’s lowest fixed rate home loan option. Comparing their lowest rates with the other Big Four, we can get an idea about where the latest changes place them among the pack.
Big Four fixed rate home loans comparison (OO, P&I) - 12 April 2022
Bank | Lowest 2-year rate | Lowest 5-year rate |
ANZ | 3.39% p.a. (3.07% p.a. comparison rate*) | 4.49% p.a. (3.60% p.a. comparison rate*) |
NAB | 3.59% p.a. (4.48% p.a. comparison rate*) | 4.59% p.a. (4.68% p.a. comparison rate*) |
Westpac | 3.44% p.a. (4.52% p.a. comparison rate*) | 4.79% p.a. (4.75% p.a. comparison rate*) |
CommBank | 3.94% p.a. (4.59% p.a. comparison rate*) | 4.64% p.a. (4.74% p.a. comparison rate*) |
After the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) abandoned its patient stance this month regarding a future rise in the official cash rate, lenders have been scrambling to boost rates back to pre-pandemic levels.
While variable home loans have only seen modest hikes compared to surging fixed home loans, home-buyers may yet see further price jumps by the end of the year.
Given this latest surge, and the increasing frequency of rate hikes, now may be the perfect time to move on a home loan.
If you’re in the market for a home loan, head over to our fixed rate comparison tool to get started.
We’ve also rounded up other property trends to watch out for in 2022, as well as a new guide to off-market buying for those seeking a competitive edge.
Compare fixed rate home loans - last updated 13 August 2022
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Own Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <60%
interest rate
comparison rate
Initial monthly repayment5.19% p.a.
fixed 1 year4.27% p.a.Competitive Fixed rate. Multiple offset accounts available. Borrowers can also make extra repayments. Redraw facility available. Simple online application process. 40% deposit required.
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Competitive Fixed rate. Multiple offset accounts available. Borrowers can also make extra repayments. Redraw facility available. Simple online application process. 40% deposit required.
- interest rate
- 5.59% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.60% p.a.
- interest rate
- 5.59% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.60% p.a.
- upfront fees
- $250
- Ongoing fees
- $250.00 yearly
- Discharge Fee
- $300.00
- Extra repayments
- yes - free
- Redraw facility
- yes - free
- Offset account
- yes
- Maximum loan to value ratio
- 60.00%
- minimum borrowing amount
- -
- maximum borrowing amount
- -
- type of mortgage
- Fixed
- Repayment types
- Principal & Interest
- Availability
- Owner Occupier
- Repayment options
- Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Special Offers
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Basic Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR<70%
interest rate
comparison rate
Initial monthly repayment4.49% p.a.
fixed 1 year3.81% p.a.No upfront or ongoing fees. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Option to earn Qantas points. Min 30% deposit required. Borrow up to $750,000.
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No upfront or ongoing fees. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Option to earn Qantas points. Min 30% deposit required. Borrow up to $750,000.
- interest rate
- 5.29% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.14% p.a.
- interest rate
- 5.29% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.14% p.a.
- upfront fees
- $0
- Ongoing fees
- $0.00
- Discharge Fee
- $400.00
- Extra repayments
- yes - up to $10,000 p.a.
- Redraw facility
- yes - free
- Offset account
- no
- Maximum loan to value ratio
- 70.00%
- minimum borrowing amount
- $150,000
- maximum borrowing amount
- $750,000
- type of mortgage
- Fixed
- Repayment types
- Principal & Interest
- Availability
- Owner Occupier
- Repayment options
- Monthly
- Special Offers
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Basic Home Loan
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Fixed Rate Home Loan
Home Loan Package, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <80%
interest rate
comparison rate
Initial monthly repayment5.57% p.a.
fixed 1 year4.03% p.a.Ability to split your home loan between Fixed and Variable. Dedicated Relationship Manager. Min 20% deposit. Receive $3,288 cashback when you refinance an existing home loan of $250,000. Must apply by 31 August 2022 and settle by 31 October 2022.
CompareCompareFixed Rate Home Loan
Ability to split your home loan between Fixed and Variable. Dedicated Relationship Manager. Min 20% deposit. Receive $3,288 cashback when you refinance an existing home loan of $250,000. Must apply by 31 August 2022 and settle by 31 October 2022.
- interest rate
- 5.87% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.48% p.a.
- interest rate
- 5.87% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.48% p.a.
- upfront fees
- $0
- Ongoing fees
- $390.00 yearly
- Discharge Fee
- $300.00
- Extra repayments
- yes - free up to $10,000 p.a.
- Redraw facility
- no
- Offset account
- no
- Maximum loan to value ratio
- 80.00%
- minimum borrowing amount
- $150,000
- maximum borrowing amount
- $7,500,000
- type of mortgage
- Fixed
- Repayment types
- Principal & Interest
- Availability
- Owner Occupier
- Repayment options
- Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
- Special Offers
- Receive $3,288 cashback when you refinance an existing home loan of $250,000. Must apply by 31 August 2022 and settle by 31 October 2022.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Fixed Rate Home Loan
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Basic Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR 70-80%
interest rate
comparison rate
Initial monthly repayment4.55% p.a.
fixed 1 year3.91% p.a.Get a flexible loan structure with up to six loan accounts with different rate types. Make free extra repayments. Enjoy free redraw facility. No upfront or ongoing fees. Option to earn Qantas points.
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Get a flexible loan structure with up to six loan accounts with different rate types. Make free extra repayments. Enjoy free redraw facility. No upfront or ongoing fees. Option to earn Qantas points.
- interest rate
- 5.35% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.23% p.a.
- interest rate
- 5.35% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.23% p.a.
- upfront fees
- $0
- Ongoing fees
- $0.00
- Discharge Fee
- $400.00
- Extra repayments
- yes - up to $10,000 p.a.
- Redraw facility
- yes - free
- Offset account
- no
- Maximum loan to value ratio
- 80.00%
- minimum borrowing amount
- $150,000
- maximum borrowing amount
- $750,000
- type of mortgage
- Fixed
- Repayment types
- Principal & Interest
- Availability
- Owner Occupier
- Repayment options
- Monthly
- Special Offers
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Fixed Rate Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR<80%
interest rate
comparison rate
Initial monthly repayment4.99% p.a.
fixed 1 year3.63% p.a.Competitive fixed rates across 1 to 5 year terms. No application fee or annual fee. Free extra repayments (up to $10,000 per year). Winner of Australia's Best Large Mutual Bank 2022.
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Competitive fixed rates across 1 to 5 year terms. No application fee or annual fee. Free extra repayments (up to $10,000 per year). Winner of Australia's Best Large Mutual Bank 2022.
- interest rate
- 5.59% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.04% p.a.
- interest rate
- 5.59% p.a.
fixed 3 years
- comparison rate
- 4.04% p.a.
- upfront fees
- $0
- Ongoing fees
- $0.00
- Discharge Fee
- $275.00
- Extra repayments
- yes - free up to $10,000 p.a.
- Redraw facility
- no
- Offset account
- no
- Maximum loan to value ratio
- 80.00%
- minimum borrowing amount
- $150,000
- maximum borrowing amount
- -
- type of mortgage
- Fixed
- Repayment types
- Principal & Interest
- Availability
- Owner Occupier
- Repayment options
- Monthly, Fortnightly, Weekly
- Special Offers
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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 $150,000 over 25 years.
** Initial monthly repayment figures are estimates only, based on the advertised rate, loan amount and term entered. 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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