Greater Bank named 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year

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What makes a winner?

Well, shining brightly among 85 home loan lenders certainly helps, and that’s exactly what Greater Bank did to take out the prestigious title of 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Lender of the Year.

In order to award the winners of the 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards, Mozo’s expert judges compared 436 home loans from 85 different lenders, with the top 10% of products in each category typically given an award.

While being an award winner is an achievement in itself, taking out the top crown of Home Lender Bank of the Year requires that extra bit of excellence.  

And in that respect, Greater Bank truly stood out.

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Aside from the top prize, the customer-owned bank took out a mammoth eight individual 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Awards across a range of categories - including awards for best First Home Buyer Loan, Fixed Rate Home Loan and Packaged Home Loan.

In fact, Greater Bank’s total of eight individual awards made it the most decorated lender of all in the 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards.

“With so many awards to its name, and across such a variety of categories, Greater Bank clearly stood out as a worthy recipient of the 2019 Home Loan Lender of the Year Award,” said Mozo Product Data Manager and Experts Choice Awards Judge, Peter Marshall.  

“From home loans for first home buyers to those looking for a competitive fixed rate, Greater bank really delivered across the spectrum which is why it was so successful in this years awards.”

Greater Bank’s award-winning home loans

So what makes a home loan an award winner? Read on as we run through the standout features of some of Greater Bank’s 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Award winning offers.

Great Rate Home Loan

• Variable rates from 3.72% (3.73% comparison rate*)

• No upfront or service fees

• Free extra repayments and redraw facility

First home buyer? With a low variable interest rate, minimal fees and some handy extra features, the Great Rate Home Loan could be a great (get it) option for first time owners. Our judges certainly thought so, naming it a winner in both the First Home Buyer Loan and Split Home Loan categories.

Great Rate Home Loan (Fixed)

• 3 year fixed rates from 3.74% (4.27% comparison rate*)

• Free extra repayment and redraw facility

• $0 application and service fees

Whether it’s a 1, 3 or even 5 year fixed rate term, you’d expect a Mozo Experts Choice Award  winner in the Fixed Rate Home Loan and Investor Fixed Home Loan categories to really deliver. And that’s exactly what the Greater Bank Great Rate Home Loan (Fixed) does, with next to no fees and a range of competitive fixed rates.

Ultimate Home Loan (Package)

• Variable rates from 3.72% (4.13% comparison rate*)

• 100% offset account

• Fee-free transaction account, credit card and Greater Bank insurance offers

You’d expect a winner in the Packaged Home Loan and Split Home Loan categories to come with features like a 100% offset account, free extra repayments and discounts on other banking products. But the Ultimate Home Loan (Package) from Greater Bank also offers competitive variables rates starting from 3.72% (4.13% comparison rate*).

Ultimate Home Loan (Fixed, Package)

• Fixed rates from 3.74% (4.51% comparison rate*)

• No application fees

• Fee-free credit card and transaction account, plus insurance discounts

Looking for a package deal with some handy features and competitive fixed rates? Whether you’re an investor or owner occupier looking to fix your rate for just one year, or up to five, Greater Bank’s Ultimate Home Loan (Fixed, Package) could be the loan to help you do it. Plus you know it’s a quality option when it took out awards in both the Fixed Rate Home Loan and Investor Fixed Home Loan categories.

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Ready to check out even more quality home loans? Don’t miss our full list of 2019 Mozo Experts Choice Award winners, or keep scrolling for some other great home loan offers in the table below.

Home loan comparisons on Mozo

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  • Unloan Variable

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    5.99 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    5.90 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,995
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    Built by CommBank, the Unloan is the first home loan with an increasing discount (conditions apply) for borrowers. No application or banking fees. No monthly account keeping or early exit fees. Apply online in minutes.

  • Basic Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR<60%
    • Principal & Interest
    Interest rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.16 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,043
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    Enjoy a low rate home loan with $0 application fee and $0 ongoing fees. Flexibility to split your loan and set different repayment types. Fee free redraw from your loan using online banking. Flexible ways to repay. 40% Deposit required.

  • Neat Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <60%
    Interest rate
    6.09 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.11 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,027
    Go to site

    Competitively-priced variable rate loan. Ideal for owner occupiers and investors. No service fees to pay. Make free extra repayments and redraws. Flexible repayment schedule available.

  • Special Real Deal Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    6.09 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.13 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,027
    Go to site

    Refinancers or first home buyers pay no monthly or annual fees. Up to $3,000 cashback when you complete your home loan application online. $2,000 cashback on loans ≥$250K; or $3,000 cashback on loans ≥$500K. LVR ≤80%. T&Cs and credit criteria apply.

  • Unloan Variable

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    5.99 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    5.90 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,995
    Go to site

    Built by CommBank, the Unloan is the first home loan with an increasing discount (conditions apply) for borrowers. No application or banking fees. No monthly account keeping or early exit fees. Apply online in minutes.

  • OMG Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • <60% LVR
    Interest rate
    5.99 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.02 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,995
    Go to site

    BCU Bank’s OMG owner occupied home loan offers a variety of great low rates depending on your deposit. Save with no ongoing annual fees. Access your extra payments when you need to through the redraw facility. Pre-approval valid for 3 months.

  • Express Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <90%
    Interest rate
    6.01 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,001
    Go to site

    Get online approval from the award-winning Bendigo Bank Express Home Loan. Multiple offset accounts and redraw available. 100% offset on variable rate loans and partial offset on fixed rate. Flexible repayment options. New home loans only.

  • Neat Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <60%
    Interest rate
    6.09 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.11 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,027
    Go to site

    Competitively-priced variable rate loan. Ideal for owner occupiers and investors. No service fees to pay. Make free extra repayments and redraws. Flexible repayment schedule available.

  • Special Real Deal Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    6.09 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.13 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,027
    Go to site

    Refinancers or first home buyers pay no monthly or annual fees. Up to $3,000 cashback when you complete your home loan application online. $2,000 cashback on loans ≥$250K; or $3,000 cashback on loans ≥$500K. LVR ≤80%. T&Cs and credit criteria apply.

  • Basic Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR<60%
    • Principal & Interest
    Interest rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.16 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,043
    Go to site

    Enjoy a low rate home loan with $0 application fee and $0 ongoing fees. Flexibility to split your loan and set different repayment types. Fee free redraw from your loan using online banking. Flexible ways to repay. 40% Deposit required.

  • Flex Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • LVR <60%
    Interest rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.38 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,043
    Go to site

    Competitive variable rate. Multiple offset accounts available. Borrowers can also make extra repayments. Redraw facility available. Simple online application process. 40% deposit required.

  • Offset Home Loan

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR<60%
    • Principal & Interest
    Interest rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.39 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,043
    Go to site

    Ability to open up to 10 offset accounts per loan account. Fast online application. Linked Debit Mastercard® with fee-free access at ATMs across Australia. Package a credit card with your home loan and the annual card fee will be waived (T&Cs apply). 40% deposit required.

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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. You can change the loan amount and term in the input boxes at the top of this table. 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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