Home loan rates review - Spring 2017
Kirsty Timsans
31 Aug 2017
Key Points
Spring home loan season kicks off with fierce rates competition
A record 66 lenders are now offering variable rates below 4.00%
Average Big 4 bank variable rate now 1.20% higher than lowest on market
Fierce lender competition for prime home loan customers is delivering a rate cut bonanza for owner-occupier borrowers this spring.
23 lenders have already cut variable rates to coincide with the spring property season, and Mozo’s data reveals that a record 66 lenders are now offering variable home loan rates below 4.00%.
Aussie, ING, CommBank and Westpac are among lenders to cut variable rates in recent weeks, with more lenders expected to follow as peak property season heats up.
According to Mozo Director Kirsty Lamont, the level of competition on the home loan rates front is higher than usual this spring.
“Spring is traditionally peak season for home loan offers, and this season we’re seeing intense competition amongst lenders driving owner-occupier variable rates to new record lows”, said Ms Lamont.
Home Loan Rates - November 2017
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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Smart Booster Home Loan
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1.79% p.a.
fixed 1 year2.32% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsUHomeLoan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
1.79% p.a.
fixed 1 year2.32% p.a.
Fast, easy to apply and no ongoing fees. Choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. 1 year fixed rates are for new Owner Occupier Principal & Interest loans.
UHomeLoan
Fast, easy to apply and no ongoing fees. Choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. 1 year fixed rates are for new Owner Occupier Principal & Interest loans.
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1.79% p.a.
fixed 1 year -
2.32% 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.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the UHomeLoan
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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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Basic Home Loan
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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
Product details Close details Mozo experts choice awards won:
- 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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Celebrate Variable Home Loan
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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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Variable Home Loan
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
1.99% p.a. variable
2.02% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close details Mozo experts choice awards won:
- 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 July 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 July 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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$849
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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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$849
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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 July 2021.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Variable Home Loan Special
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1.84% p.a.
fixed 1 year2.63% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsOwn Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <60%
1.84% p.a.
fixed 1 year2.63% 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.
Own Home Loan
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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1.84% p.a.
fixed 1 year -
2.63% p.a.
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$250
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$250.00 yearly
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$0.00
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yes - free up to $20,000 per fixed rate term
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yes - free
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yes
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$250
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60.00%
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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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$2,000 cashback for eligible home loans of at least $250,000 with applications received by 30 September 2021 and settled before 31 November 2021.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Own Home Loan
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1.98% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.66% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsSpecial Offer Reward Me Fixed Rate Home Loan
Owner Occupier, LVR <80%, 300k+
1.98% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.66% p.a.
Enjoy $3,000 cashback when you refinance with Virgin Money (T&Cs apply). Additional repayments up to $10,000 per annum. Reverts to the discounted variable rate on expiry of the fixed term.
Special Offer Reward Me Fixed Rate Home Loan
Enjoy $3,000 cashback when you refinance with Virgin Money (T&Cs apply). Additional repayments up to $10,000 per annum. Reverts to the discounted variable rate on expiry of the fixed term.
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1.98% p.a.
fixed 2 years -
2.66% 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 - up to $10,000 per annum
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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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$300,000
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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 cashback for new borrowings of at least $300,000, applications by 29 August 2021, settled by 26 November 2021.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Special Offer Reward Me Fixed Rate Home Loan
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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
1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years3.05% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close details Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2021
Discount Fixed Rate
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years3.05% 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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1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years -
3.05% 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.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Discount Fixed Rate
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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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Look beyond the big banks for the best rates
Borrowers who choose smaller lenders over the big banks can access huge rate savings right now. The average big 4 bank variable rate for a $300,000 owner-occupier loan is 4.64%, a whopping 1.20% higher than the lowest available rate of 3.44%.
“Owner-occupiers looking to buy a home or refinance their current home can secure an incredibly competitive home loan deal this spring if they’re prepared to shop around and consider loans from smaller lenders”, said Ms Lamont.
Rates not so rosy for investors
On the other side of the coin, housing investors are still feeling the pain of APRA’s risky lending regulations. Australia’s new two-tier home loan interest rate market sees investors continue to pay more for debt and face stricter lending criteria.
Investors are typically paying an interest rate premium of around 27 basis points compared to owner occupier borrowers, according to Mozo's data.
How to secure the best home loan this Spring:
1. Jump online to compare the best home loan rates on the market
2. Be prepared to look beyond the big banks and go with a smaller lender
3. Go for principal & interest repayments as interest only loan rates are higher
4. Check for upfront fees, ongoing fees and any exit fees on your current loan if you’re refinancing
5. Consider loan features that can help reduce your interest and pay off your loan faster, like free extra repayments and an offset account
Interest rates and home loan data in this article are correct as of time of writing. Average rates based on $300,000 owner-occupier loan with 80% LVR.
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