Switch and save if your bank doesn't cut: RBA urges borrowers to act

Mortgage holders should take decisive action if their lender refuses to pass through the latest rate cut, according to Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe.
It’s been a week since the RBA cut the cash rate to a new record low of 0.10%, but the response from Australia’s top bank lenders has been underwhelming to say the least.
ANZ, CommBank, NAB, Westpac, St George, Macquarie and others have all refused to pass through the cut to variable home loan customers, instead choosing to cut rates for a handful of fixed rate home loans.
“I encourage everybody to go to their bank and ask for a better deal," Dr Lowe said. "If they don't give it to you, switch to a bank that will."
Athena, Homestar, UBank, ME and Reduce Home Loans are just some of the smaller lenders who are showing the big banks how to put customers first by passing through the RBA cut to variable home loan borrowers.
Mozo’s analysis shows that the typical big 4 borrower with a $400,000 variable home loan could now save $3,600 a year by switching to the best rate on the market (Reduce Home Loans 2.05% comparison rate*).
If your lender is refusing to pass through the cut, now is the time to strike. Call your bank to demand a better deal: if they won’t budge, compare your interest rate against the new low rates on the market and see how much you could save by switching.
LOW RATE HOME LOAN COMPARISONS - NOVEMBER 2020
Rates updated daily. Advertiser disclosure.
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1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a. variable
2.47% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsSmart Booster Home Loan
1 Year Discounted Variable Rate, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a. variable
2.47% p.a.
A super low introductory rate home loan with no monthly or ongoing fees. Unlimited free redraws and unlimited additional repayments to help you build your equity and own your home sooner. Multiple loan splits available. (Rates revert after introductory period ends). 20% minimum deposit required.
Smart Booster Home Loan
A super low introductory rate home loan with no monthly or ongoing fees. Unlimited free redraws and unlimited additional repayments to help you build your equity and own your home sooner. Multiple loan splits available. (Rates revert after introductory period ends). 20% minimum deposit required.
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1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a. variable
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2.47% 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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2.34% p.a. variable
2.34% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsUHomeLoan - Discount Offer
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
2.34% p.a. variable
2.34% p.a.
Enjoy a super low rate, $0 fees and easy application with the Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year.^ Free redraw with flexible repayments. Min 20% deposit.
UHomeLoan - Discount Offer
Enjoy a super low rate, $0 fees and easy application with the Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year.^ Free redraw with flexible repayments. Min 20% deposit.
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2.34% p.a. variable
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2.34% 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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80.00%
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$100,000
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-
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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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2.19% p.a. variable
2.19% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsCelebrate Variable Home Loan
<60% LVR, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
2.19% p.a. variable
2.19% p.a.
Fast online application with no fees. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Min 40% deposit. Crowned Best New Home Loan for 2020 by the Mozo Experts.^
Celebrate Variable Home Loan
Fast online application with no fees. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Min 40% deposit. Crowned Best New Home Loan for 2020 by the Mozo Experts.^
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2.19% p.a. variable
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2.19% 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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2.09% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.56% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsBasic Home Loan
Fixed, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR 70-80%
2.09% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.56% p.a.
Flexible loan structure – create up to six loan accounts with different rate and repayment types. Free redraw from your loan using Macquarie Online.
Basic Home Loan
Flexible loan structure – create up to six loan accounts with different rate and repayment types. Free redraw from your loan using Macquarie Online.
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2.09% p.a.
fixed 2 years -
2.56% 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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80.00%
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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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1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.94% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsFixed Home Loan Special Offer Home Package Plus
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years2.94% p.a.
Competitive low rates starting from 1.89% (2.94% comparison rate) 2 years fixed for owner occupiers. No monthly account keeping fees & No loan establishment fee.
Fixed Home Loan Special Offer Home Package Plus
Competitive low rates starting from 1.89% (2.94% comparison rate) 2 years fixed for owner occupiers. No monthly account keeping fees & No loan establishment fee.
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1.89% p.a.
fixed 2 years -
2.94% p.a.
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$0
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$375.00 yearly
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$350.00
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yes - free up to $500 per month
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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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$150,000
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-
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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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Hot Deal $3,000 cashback when you refinance your home loan to BOQ (T&Cs apply)
1.99% p.a.
fixed 4 years2.90% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsDiscount Fixed Rate
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <80% LVR
1.99% p.a.
fixed 4 years2.90% p.a.
Have the certainty of fixed repayments with a competitive rate from BOQ. Flexible repayment options available and make up to $5,000 in additional repayments annually. $3,000 cashback when you refinance your home loan to BOQ (min. $250k lending, max 80% LVR, T&Cs apply).
Discount Fixed Rate
Have the certainty of fixed repayments with a competitive rate from BOQ. Flexible repayment options available and make up to $5,000 in additional repayments annually. $3,000 cashback when you refinance your home loan to BOQ (min. $250k lending, max 80% LVR, T&Cs apply).
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1.99% p.a.
fixed 4 years -
2.90% 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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-
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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 when you refinance your home loan to BOQ, min $250,000, 80% LVR or less. Apply before 26 February 2021, settle by 28 May 2021.
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1.99% p.a.
fixed 3 years3.64% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsFixed Rate Home Loan Package
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, Home Loan Package
1.99% p.a.
fixed 3 years3.64% p.a.
A People’s Choice 3 year fixed home loan allows you to enjoy a simple, non-complicated home loan with a competitive rate. There are no restrictions to the number of loans you can combine on a package. Lock in a competitive fixed interest rate with People’s Choice.
Fixed Rate Home Loan Package
A People’s Choice 3 year fixed home loan allows you to enjoy a simple, non-complicated home loan with a competitive rate. There are no restrictions to the number of loans you can combine on a package. Lock in a competitive fixed interest rate with People’s Choice.
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1.99% p.a.
fixed 3 years -
3.64% p.a.
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$0
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$395.00 yearly
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$350.00
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yes - free up to $10,000 p.a
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no
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no
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$0
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95.00%
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$100,000
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-
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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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Fixed Rate Home Loan
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2.19% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsNeat Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <60%
2.19% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
Competitive variable rate. Borrowers choose their repayment schedule (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) and can also make extra repayments. Redraw facility available. Simple online application process.
Neat Home Loan
Competitive variable rate. Borrowers choose their repayment schedule (weekly, fortnightly or monthly) and can also make extra repayments. Redraw facility available. Simple online application process.
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2.19% p.a. variable
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2.20% p.a.
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$250
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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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$250
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60.00%
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$80,000
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$5,000,000
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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 Neat Home Loan
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2.17% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsWell Balanced
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR <80%
2.17% p.a. variable
2.20% p.a.
Well Balanced home loan is a low rate home loan with free online redraw and no valuation fee. Purchase, Refinance or Equity Release purposes allowed.
Well Balanced
Well Balanced home loan is a low rate home loan with free online redraw and no valuation fee. Purchase, Refinance or Equity Release purposes allowed.
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2.17% p.a. variable
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2.20% 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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Optional - $10 per month
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$785
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80.00%
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$200,000
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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 Well Balanced
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1.75% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.22% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsUHomeLoan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
1.75% p.a.
fixed 3 years2.22% p.a.
$0 fees and easy application with the Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year.^ 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 with the Mozo Experts Choice Home Lender Bank of the Year.^ Choose between weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments. 3 year fixed rates are for new Owner Occupier Principal & Interest loans.
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1.75% p.a.
fixed 3 years -
2.22% p.a.
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$395
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$0.00
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$0.00
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yes - free up to $20,000 p.a.
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no
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no
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$395
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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 31 March 2020. Receive 1.75% Receive 1.75% 3 year fixed rate when you apply by 26 February 2021 and settle within 90 days.
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^See information about the Mozo Experts Choice Home loans Awards