The magic home loan number you need to know
14 May 2018
We talk a lot about how important it is to find a great home loan deal, but do you really know what that means?
New research from the home loan comparison experts at Mozo reveals that 3.70% is the new benchmark for home loan rates, so if your rate is higher than this, you could be paying too much interest.
Despite the fact that half the lenders in the Mozo database currently offer an owner occupier rate at or below the magic number, many Aussies are still paying too much on their mortgage, with the average rate sitting at a steep 4.35%.
“By being on the lookout for more competitive rates under the 3.70% benchmark, borrowers have the potential to save thousands of dollars a year on their home loan,” says Mozo Director, Kirsty Lamont.
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Offset Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a.
2.47% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsMozo experts choice awards won:
- Offset Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
Smart 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.
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. Winner of two Mozo Expert's Choice Award for 2021.
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. Winner of two Mozo Expert's Choice Award for 2021.
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1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a.
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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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80.00%
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$520
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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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2.64% p.a.
2.64% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsBasic Home Loan
Owner Occupier, LVR<80%, Principal & Interest
2.64% p.a.
2.64% 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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2.64% p.a.
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2.64% 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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80.00%
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$0
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$150,000
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$749,999
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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 Basic Home Loan
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2.34% p.a.
2.34% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsUHomeLoan - Discount Offer
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
2.34% p.a.
2.34% p.a.
Enjoy a super low rate. $0 fees to consider. Fast and easy online application. Free redraw and free extra repayments. Flexible payment terms. Min 20% deposit required.
UHomeLoan - Discount Offer
Enjoy a super low rate. $0 fees to consider. Fast and easy online application. Free redraw and free extra repayments. Flexible payment terms. Min 20% deposit required.
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2.34% p.a.
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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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80.00%
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$0
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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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the UHomeLoan - Discount Offer
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Mozo experts choice awards won:
- Home Loan Innovation - 2021
- Investor Home Loan - 2021
- Low Cost Home Loan - 2021
2.19% p.a.
2.19% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsMozo 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
2.19% p.a.
2.19% p.a.
Fast and efficient online application. Automatic discounts as loan is paid off. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Zero fees to consider. Min 40% deposit required. Winner of three Mozo Expert's Choice Award for 2021.
Celebrate Variable Home Loan
Fast and efficient online application. Automatic discounts as loan is paid off. Free extra repayments and redraw facility. Zero fees to consider. Min 40% deposit required. Winner of three Mozo Expert's Choice Award for 2021.
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2.19% p.a.
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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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60.00%
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$0
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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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2.14% p.a.
2.16% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsLow Rate Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, <60% LVR
2.14% p.a.
2.16% p.a.
Get smart, flexible and cost-effective rates from homeloans.com.au. Complimentary 100% offset account and free online redraw. Unlimited additional repayments. Zero application or annual fees. Fast online application process.
Low Rate Home Loan
Get smart, flexible and cost-effective rates from homeloans.com.au. Complimentary 100% offset account and free online redraw. Unlimited additional repayments. Zero application or annual fees. Fast online application process.
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2.14% p.a.
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2.16% p.a.
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$0
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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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60.00%
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$0
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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 Low Rate Home Loan
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2.44% p.a.
2.45% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsBack to Basics Special
LVR<80%, Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest
2.44% p.a.
2.45% p.a.
No monthly account keeping fee, no ongoing annual fee and no loan establishment fee on new lending of $150,000 or more.
Back to Basics Special
No monthly account keeping fee, no ongoing annual fee and no loan establishment fee on new lending of $150,000 or more.
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2.44% p.a.
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2.45% p.a.
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$0
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$0.00
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$350.00
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Yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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80.00%
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$0
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$150,000
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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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Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Back to Basics Special
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1.79% p.a.
1.84% p.a.
$1234
Product details Close detailsStar Gold Home Loan
Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, Refinance Only, <60% LVR
1.79% p.a.
1.84% p.a.
An exceptional low rate for owner occupiers with 40% or more equity in their home. No ongoing fees. Unlimited additional repayments with free online redraws. loan size $150k to $750k, no construction loans. Metro Areas Only.
Star Gold Home Loan
An exceptional low rate for owner occupiers with 40% or more equity in their home. No ongoing fees. Unlimited additional repayments with free online redraws. loan size $150k to $750k, no construction loans. Metro Areas Only.
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1.79% p.a.
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1.84% p.a.
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$910
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$0.00
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$535.00
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yes - free
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yes - free
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no
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60.00%
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$910
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$150,000
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$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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Limited time offer for applications received by 31 January 2021 and settled by 30 April 2021.
Read our Mozo Review to learn more about the Star Gold Home Loan
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Crunching the numbers
On a $300,000 home loan over 30 years, the difference between the cost of the average home loan rate and the lowest in the Mozo database is $59,276 - a considerable chunk of change for a household to save*.
“There’s potentially tens of thousands of dollars in savings up for grabs for those who take the time to shop around and find a great deal,” said Lamont.
Tips for choosing a bargain home loan rate
Check the comparison rate. One really handy tool when trying to decide what the best value loan for you is, is the comparison rate. This rate takes into account both the interest and guaranteed fees on a loan, to give you a more accurate idea of the ‘true’ cost of a loan and help you compare your options on even footing.
Decide what you really need. Many home loans come with a bunch of handy features like free extra repayments and offset accounts which can save you a tonne of money on interest. The downside is that full feature home loans often have more fees or higher interest rates attached. So it’s worth working out exactly what features you’ll use and look for a home loan to suit, so you’re not paying for extras you don’t use.
Compare your options. An easy way to compare a heap of home loans from a wide array of lenders is to use our home loan comparison table. Or, if you’re refinancing, take our Switch and Save calculator for a whirl to find out how much a better deal could save you.
*Based on a $300,000 loan over 30 years, 80% LVR, principal and interest repayments. Lowest rate in the Mozo database is 3.49% from Reduce Home Loans.
