UBank's new 1.99% variable home loan rate is its lowest ever

By Tom Watson and Maria Gil
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woman with cute dog excited for UBank's new home loan rate cut

UBank has announced a new cut to its UHomeLoan - Discount Offer variable rate, putting it 113 basis points (bp) below the average variable home loan rate for owner occupiers in Mozo’s database. 

UBank is an online bank backed by NAB and has been a lender known for its low home loan rates. In 2021 UBank won three separate Mozo Expert Choice Home Loan Awards for: Low Cost Home Loan, Split Home Loan and Investor Fixed Home Loan. 

According to chief executive, Philippa Watson, the new rate of 1.99% p.a. (1.99% p.a. comparison rate*) is the sharpest variable rate ever advertised by UBank.

“This is the lowest variable rate UBank has offered in our 13-year history, and we’re pleased to be offering it to new owner occupier customers who could save hundreds of dollars a month on their home loan repayments," she said.

“With new data showing the average family now spends 36.2 per cent of their income on loan repayments – the highest level since the market emerged from the global financial crisis in 2008 – it’s more important than ever for customers to review their current rate and check how much they could be saving."

This offer is only available for a limited time though, so we've wrapped up some of the important dates and loan details below.

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UHomeLoan - Discount Offer
  • Ultra low 1.99% p.a. variable rate (1.99% p.a. comparison rate*) - limited time offer
  • Zero upfront or ongoing fees
  • Free extra repayments and redraw facility
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UBank has made a name for itself over the years with its competitive rates, but the online bank has taken things to a whole new level with the latest offer on its UHomeLoan - Discount Offer. Owner occupiers with an <80% LVR will be able to snag a 1.99% p.a. variable rate (1.99% p.a. comparison rate*) - the lowest variable rate UBank has ever advertised! This is a limited time offer though, so to get the rate you’ll need to apply by January 31, 2022 and settle your loan by May 1, 2022. 

The interest rate isn’t the only part of the loan to write home about though. You’ll be able to make free extra repayments towards your loan balance and even dip into them down the track via the online redraw facility, but it’s worth noting that there’s no offset account available. Better still, you won’t have to worry about paying any upfront, ongoing or discharge fees with the loan.

How does UBank compare to other home loans?

For starters, the UBank UHomeLoan - Discount Offer with its variable rates starting from 1.99% p.a. (1.99% p.a. comparison rate*) for borrowers with a loan-to-value ratio below 80%, puts it 113 bps below the 3.12% average variable rate found in Mozo’s database. 

Perhaps even more relevant though is the fact that the new rate is among the very lowest on offer from lenders being tracked in our database, and one of the few home loans with a variable rate starting with a '1'. 

It is important to remember that the new rate is only available to new owner occupier customers who lodge an application before 31 January, 2022 and have it settled by 1 May, 2022 though. 

To find out more about this home loan, including all the features and rates involved read our UHomeLoan - Discount Offer review.

Otherwise, see how UBank’s home loan compares against some other great low variable rate loans in the table below or by visiting the Mozo home loan comparison hub.

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Last updated 24 November 2024 Important disclosures and comparison rate warning*

Home loan comparisons on Mozo

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  • Unloan Variable

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    5.99 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    5.90 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,995
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    Built by CommBank, the Unloan is the first home loan with an increasing discount (conditions apply) for borrowers. No application or banking fees. No monthly account keeping or early exit fees. Apply online in minutes.

  • Unloan Variable

    • Owner Occupier
    • LVR <80%
    Interest rate
    5.99 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    5.90 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $2,995
    Go to site

    Built by CommBank, the Unloan is the first home loan with an increasing discount (conditions apply) for borrowers. No application or banking fees. No monthly account keeping or early exit fees. Apply online in minutes.

  • Budget Home Loan

    • LVR <80%
    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    Interest rate
    6.04 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.07 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,011
    Go to site

    Enjoy a discounted variable home loan from IMB. Get up to $4,000 cashback (T&Cs apply). Life-of-loan discount off IMB’s standard variable interest rate. Unrestricted additional repayments. Free Internet and Mobile Banking redraws (T&Cs apply). No monthly fees to pay. Up to a 30 year loan term. Split loan available. No offset account.

  • Mortgage Simplifier

    • LVR<80%
    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    Interest rate
    6.14 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.17 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,043

    Get a competitive variable rate with ING’s Mortgage Simplifier. Free extra repayments, no monthly or annual fees. Freedom to make free extra repayments or redraws.

  • Elevate

    • Owner Occupier
    • Principal & Interest
    • <80% LVR
    Interest rate
    6.18 % p.a.
    Variable
    Comparison rate
    6.18 % p.a.
    Initial monthly repayment
    $3,056

    Get competitive rates on loan terms of 5 to 30 years with the Aussie Elevate Home Loan. Structure your loan with up to five splits. Make additional repayments (T&Cs apply). Offset accounts available. Unlimited redraw using your online banking account. Choose from weekly, fortnightly or monthly payments For loan amounts from $10,000 to $5 million.

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* WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is for a secured loan with monthly principal and interest repayments for $150,000 over 25 years.

** Initial monthly repayment figures are estimates only, based on the advertised rate. You can change the loan amount and term in the input boxes at the top of this table. Rates, fees and charges and therefore the total cost of the loan may vary depending on your loan amount, loan term, and credit history. Actual repayments will depend on your individual circumstances and interest rate changes.

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