Rate hike shock hits 1 in 2 borrowers

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Kelly Emmerton

04 Jun 2018

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Has your budget been feeling a little tighter than usual lately? It’s no surprise, considering Mozo data reveals that 43 lenders have hiked variable rates for home loan customers since August 2016.

“1 in 2 Aussie borrowers have been stung by out-of-cycle rate rises since the last RBA rate change in 2016, according to a Mozo survey,” said Mozo Director Kirsty Lamont.

Despite this, 8 in 10 borrowers haven’t even thought about switching to a better deal - a decision that could be costing them tens thousands of dollars. By switching from 4.00% variable rate to a 3.70% rate, borrowers could shave $17,245 off a $350,000 mortgage over 25 years.

“There’s no reason for Aussies to be overpaying on their mortgage, since half of the lenders in Mozo’s database now offer a rate under 3.70% to new customers. So if you’re paying too much, today could be the day to switch,” said Lamont.

Get started by comparing some of the lowest home loan rates available in the table below.

Low rate home loans - June 2018

Rates updated daily. Advertiser disclosure.

  • loans.com.au
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    1.85% p.a.variable for 24 months and then 2.25% p.a. variable

    2.21% p.a.

    $1234

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    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.

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    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.

    • 1.85% p.a.variable for 24 months and then 2.25% p.a. variable

    • 2.21% 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

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  • UBank
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    1.85% p.a.
    fixed 3 years

    2.24% p.a.

    $1234

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    UHomeLoan

    Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest

    1.85% p.a.
    fixed 3 years

    2.24% 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.

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    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.

    • 1.85% p.a.
      fixed 3 years

    • 2.24% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $0.00

    • yes - free up to $20,000 during fixed rate term

    • no

    • no

    • $0

    • 80.00%

    • $100,000

    • $2,000,000

    • Fixed

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly

    • $395 Establishment fee waived for fixed rate loans that settle by 30 September 2022.

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    Athena
    Mozo Expert Choice Badge" style="width:60px;">

    1.99% p.a. variable

    1.99% p.a.

    $1234

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    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.

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    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.

    • 1.99% p.a. variable

    • 1.99% 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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  • Nano

    1.99% p.a. variable

    1.99% p.a.

    $1234

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    Variable 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. Apply Online & Refinance before 29 October 2021 for the chance to WIN your home loan interest free - Save up to $1.1 million. T&Cs apply.

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    Variable Home Loan

    Refinance only. Super-fast digital application process. Zero upfront fees. No on-going service fees. Free 100% offset sub account. Apply Online & Refinance before 29 October 2021 for the chance to WIN your home loan interest free - Save up to $1.1 million. T&Cs apply.

    • 1.99% p.a. variable

    • 1.99% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $0.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • yes - offset sub account

    • $0

    • 75.00%

    • $100,000

    • $2,500,000

    • Variable

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Monthly

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

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  • Macquarie

    2.09% p.a.
    fixed 3 years

    2.32% p.a.

    $1234

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    Basic Home Loan

    Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR<70%

    2.09% p.a.
    fixed 3 years

    2.32% 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.

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    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.

    • 2.09% p.a.
      fixed 3 years

    • 2.32% p.a.

    • $0

    • $0.00

    • $400.00

    • yes - free

    • yes - free

    • no

    • $0

    • 70.00%

    • $150,000

    • $750,000

    • Fixed

    • Principal & Interest

    • Owner Occupier

    • Monthly

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Want more options for refinancing your home loan to a better deal? Check out our refinancing loan comparison hub.

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