The home loan that has Bendigo Bank scooping up top awards
There are two key things every person wants in their home loan: a low rate and a lender they can trust. That’s why it’s no surprise to see Bendigo Bank absolutely sweeping in our annual home loan awards.
It makes sense: Bendigo Bank are long-standing winners in the Mozo People’s Choice Awards for Banking^^, known for their excellent customer service and trustworthiness.
As well as scoring an overall Exceptional Value Home Lender award in the 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards^, the Bendigo Bank Express Home Loan scooped up awards in 4 individual categories - Low Cost Home Loan, Offset Home Loan, First Buyer Home Loan, and Investor Home Loan.
You only need a 10% deposit to snap up this low rate home loan with the option for multiple 100% offset accounts, and flexible features like a redraw facility and early repayments. You can also choose between variable and fixed rate options.
The loan is only applicable when buying or refinancing an established property in a capital city or major regional centre so if this sounds like you read on to learn more about the Express Home Loan as well as some of the other standouts in this year's awards below.
Bendigo Bank's award-winning home loan
Bendigo Bank Express Variable Home Loan
- 6.09% p.a. variable rate (6.22% p.a. comparison rate*)
- Offset account and redraw facility
- 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Exceptional Home Lender^
The Express Home Loan is only available online and has the lowest variable rate of Bendigo Bank home loans at 6.09% p.a. (6.22% p.a. comparison rate*). It also comes with generous features to help you save on interest including an offset account, redraw facility and the ability to make free extra repayments. You’ll be able to borrow up to $10 million and have the flexibility to split. Just a 10% deposit is required and Bendigo says you could get fast online approval in as little as an hour. There is also a $10 monthly service fee and $134 electronic valuation fee to keep in mind.
Bendigo Bank Express Fixed Home Loan
- 5.54% p.a. 2 year fixed rate (6.11% p.a. comparison rate*)
- Offset account and redraw facility
- 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Exceptional Home Lender^
The online-only Express Home Loan allows live-in borrowers to lock in a 2 year fixed rate of 5.54% p.a. (6.11% p.a. comparison rate*). Other fixed rate terms are available up to 5 years. You'll also net features to help you save on interest including an offset account, redraw facility and the ability to make free extra repayments (of up to 20% in fixed period). You can borrow up to $10 million and have the flexibility to split. Only a 10% deposit is required. Keep in mind that there is a $10 monthly service fee and a $134 electronic valuation fee.
More Mozo Experts Choice Award winning home loans
Unloan - Variable Home Loan
- 5.99% p.a. variable rate (5.90% p.a. comparison rate*)
- Zero upfront or ongoing fees
- Low cost home loan winner - Mozo Experts Choice Awards 2023 & 2024^
Unloan’s Variable Home Loan has taken out a low cost home loan award for the second year running in the Mozo Experts Choice Awards^. Built by CommBank, Unloan offers owner-occupiers a super low 5.99% p.a. variable rate (5.90% p.a. comparison rate*) along with a loyalty discount that shaves 1 basis point off your interest every year for up to 30 years. Loan features include free extra repayments and redraw, and there are no pesky fees to pay. Available for loans of up to $10M. Minimum 20% deposit.
IMB Bank 2 year Fixed Rate Home Loan
- 5.69% p.a. 2 year fixed rate (6.28% p.a. comparison rate*)
- Up to $4,000 cashback (T&Cs apply)
- Free Internet and Mobile Banking redraws
Get the peace of mind of a competitive fixed rate home loan for 2 years with IMB and score up to $4,000 cashback in your pocket once approved (T&Cs apply). You have the freedom to make up to 12 months repayments in advance without penalties, plus you’ll have free Internet and Mobile Banking redraws (T&Cs apply). There’s only a 5% deposit required and you have the flexibility to split your home loan as required. No offset account.
What are the 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards?
When it comes to choosing a home loan lender Australians are spoilt for choice. With this freedom comes the challenge of knowing which lender can provide the best deal.
That’s where the 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loan Awards come in.
This year, our experts analysed 475 home loans from 99 lenders to uncover the products that stand out from the pack.
With categories ranging from Best Low Cost Loan to Best Green Loan, both investors and owner occupiers are bound to find a home loan that’s right for them.
Head on over to our 2024 Mozo Experts Choice Home Loans page to see who else made this year’s winner list.
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