Coronavirus silver lining for home loan rates
Mozo
04 Aug 2020
Finding upsides in the Covid crisis can be a tough ask, but a silver lining has emerged for Australian home borrowers that is cause for at least some celebration: home loan rates have dropped significantly since the pandemic hit Australia. Lenders passed through much of the RBA’s March rate relief, and have continued to cut rates in the months since as they battle it out to attract new borrowers.
Mozo’s comparison data shows that the average variable rate for a typical $400,000 owner occupier home loan has fallen almost 50 basis points from 3.86% at the start of March to 3.39% now, while the average 1-year fixed home loan rate has dropped by a whopping 69 basis points. 2 year fixed rates are down 60 basis points.
With lenders competing so hard for new customers, it’s an ideal time to be in the market for a new home loan, while for refinancers there is the chance to access significant potential savings by switching. Start by comparing the latest rates in the table below to see how low your monthly repayments could be.
LOW RATE HOME LOAN COMPARISONS
Rates updated daily. Advertiser disclosure.
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Offset Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
1.85% p.a.variable for 24 months and then 2.25% p.a. variable
2.21% p.a.
$1234
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Offset Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
Smart Booster Home Loan
2 Year Discounted Variable Rate, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.85% p.a.variable for 24 months and then 2.25% p.a. variable
2.21% p.a.
New super low introductory rate home loan for two years. Min 20% deposit. No monthly or ongoing fees. Fast settlement times. Mozo award-winning online lender. Friendly, local Australian based team.
Smart Booster Home Loan
New super low introductory rate home loan for two years. Min 20% deposit. No monthly or ongoing fees. Fast settlement times. Mozo award-winning online lender. Friendly, local Australian based team.
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1.85% p.a.variable for 24 months and then 2.25% p.a. variable
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2.21% p.a.
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$520
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$0.00
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$0.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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Optional - with 0.10% additional interest
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$520
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80.00%
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$50,000
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$1,000,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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1.95% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.27% p.a.
$1234
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Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
1.95% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.27% p.a.
$0 fees and easy application. Choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. 3 year fixed rates are for new Owner Occupier Principal & Interest loans.
UHomeLoan
$0 fees and easy application. Choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. 3 year fixed rates are for new Owner Occupier Principal & Interest loans.
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1.95% p.a.
fixed 3 years -
2.27% p.a.
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$0
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$0.00
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$0.00
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yes - free up to $20,000 during fixed rate term
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no
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no
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$0
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80.00%
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$100,000
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$2,000,000
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Fixed
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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$395 Establishment fee waived for fixed rate loans that settle by 30 September 2021.
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Home Loan Innovation - 2021
- Investor Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
1.99% p.a. variable
1.99% p.a.
$1234
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- Home Loan Innovation - 2021
- Investor Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
Celebrate Variable Home Loan
<60% LVR, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
1.99% p.a. variable
1.99% p.a.
Fast and efficient online application. Automatic discounts as loan is paid down. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Zero fees. Min 40% deposit required. Winner of three Mozo Expert's Choice Awards for 2021.
Celebrate Variable Home Loan
Fast and efficient online application. Automatic discounts as loan is paid down. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Zero fees. Min 40% deposit required. Winner of three Mozo Expert's Choice Awards for 2021.
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1.99% p.a. variable
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1.99% p.a.
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$0
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$0.00
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$0.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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$0
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60.00%
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$100,000
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$2,000,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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1.99% p.a. variable
1.99% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsVariable Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
1.99% p.a. variable
1.99% p.a.
Refinance only. Super-fast digital application process. Zero upfront fees. No on-going service fees. Free 100% offset sub account. Comes with Visa debit card and the ability to use digital wallets; Apple and Google Pay. 25% deposit required.
Variable Home Loan
Refinance only. Super-fast digital application process. Zero upfront fees. No on-going service fees. Free 100% offset sub account. Comes with Visa debit card and the ability to use digital wallets; Apple and Google Pay. 25% deposit required.
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1.99% p.a. variable
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1.99% p.a.
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$0
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$0.00
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$0.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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yes - offset sub account
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$0
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75.00%
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$100,000
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$2,500,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Monthly
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2.09% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.32% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsBasic Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR<70%
2.09% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.32% 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.
Basic Home Loan
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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2.09% p.a.
fixed 3 years -
2.32% p.a.
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$0
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$0.00
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$400.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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$0
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70.00%
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$150,000
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$750,000
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Fixed
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Monthly
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
1.99% p.a. variable
2.02% p.a.
$1234
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- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
Variable Home Loan Special
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <70%
1.99% p.a. variable
2.02% p.a.
Special rate applies to home loan applications submitted by 31 October 2021. Unlimited additional repayments, free redraw, 100% offset account. 30% deposit required. Simple online application. Low Cost Home Loan winner in the Mozo Expert's Choice Awards for 2021.
Variable Home Loan Special
Special rate applies to home loan applications submitted by 31 October 2021. Unlimited additional repayments, free redraw, 100% offset account. 30% deposit required. Simple online application. Low Cost Home Loan winner in the Mozo Expert's Choice Awards for 2021.
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1.99% p.a. variable
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2.02% p.a.
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$794
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$0.00
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$500.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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Optional - $10 per month
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$794
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70.00%
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$150,000
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$1,500,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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Special rate applies to home loan applications submitted by 31 October 2021.
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Featured Product
2.44% p.a. variable
2.49% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsPrime Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <70%
2.44% p.a. variable
2.49% p.a.
Competitive low variable rates for borrowers with 30% deposit. Flexible home loan with no ongoing fees. Extra repayments and redraw available. Get a dedicated specialist for the loan application process.
Prime Home Loan
Competitive low variable rates for borrowers with 30% deposit. Flexible home loan with no ongoing fees. Extra repayments and redraw available. Get a dedicated specialist for the loan application process.
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2.44% p.a. variable
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2.49% p.a.
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$710
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$250.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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$710
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70.00%
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$100,000
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$1,250,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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Hot Deal $3,000 cashback offer when you refinance your home loan to BOQ. To qualify, apply by 29 August 2021, T&Cs apply.
Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2021
1.99% p.a.
fixed 2 years3.07% p.a.
$1234
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- Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2021
Discount Fixed Rate
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.99% p.a.
fixed 2 years3.07% p.a.
Lock in a competitive rate for 2 years. Only 20% deposit required. Flexible repayment options and make up to $5,000 in additional repayments annually. Refinance to BOQ by 29 August, 2021 and get $3,000 cashback(T&Cs apply).
Discount Fixed Rate
Lock in a competitive rate for 2 years. Only 20% deposit required. Flexible repayment options and make up to $5,000 in additional repayments annually. Refinance to BOQ by 29 August, 2021 and get $3,000 cashback(T&Cs apply).
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1.99% p.a.
fixed 2 years -
3.07% p.a.
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$450
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$10.00 monthly
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$350.00
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yes - free up to $5,000 p.a
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no
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no
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$450
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80.00%
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$150,000
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Fixed
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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$3,000 refinance cashback, min $250,000, 80% LVR or less. Apply before 29 August 2021, settle by 26 November 2021.
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Hot Deal Receive $3,288 cashback when refinancing to HSBC (T&Cs apply)
2.19% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsDiscounted Home Value Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <70%
2.19% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
No ongoing service fees. Free unlimited extra repayments and online redraw facility.
Discounted Home Value Loan
No ongoing service fees. Free unlimited extra repayments and online redraw facility.
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2.19% p.a. variable
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2.20% p.a.
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$150
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$0.00
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$300.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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$150
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70.00%
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$50,000
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$15,000,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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Receive $3,288 cashback when you refinance a minimum of $250k for applications until 31 August 2021.
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1.87% p.a. variable
1.90% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsEquity Plus
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <60%
1.87% p.a. variable
1.90% p.a.
Low rate variable home loan with optional offset. Free online redraw. No valuation fee. Purchase, refinance or equity release purposes allowed. Min 40% deposit.
Equity Plus
Low rate variable home loan with optional offset. Free online redraw. No valuation fee. Purchase, refinance or equity release purposes allowed. Min 40% deposit.
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1.87% p.a. variable
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1.90% p.a.
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$785
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$0.00
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$300.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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yes
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$785
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60.00%
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$200,000
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Variable
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Principal & Interest
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Owner Occupier
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Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly
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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Equity Plus
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