Bankwest has been offering Australians personal and business banking services since 1895. Bankwest joined the Commonwealth Bank Group in 2008 becoming part of Australia’s largest provider of financial services.
Bankwest has a reputation for ‘making banking easier’ and has a wide range of competitive fixed, variable and package home loans to suit whatever your borrowing needs are.
If you think a Bankwest home loan could be a good choice, we’ve made things nice and simple by giving you all the information you need here on this page. You’ll find out what home loans Bankwest offers, the features you should keep an eye out for and what documents you should have at the ready to apply for a Bankwest home loan.
Rates and fees verified as correct at 15 August, 2020. Other information correct at the time of writing.
If knowing exactly what your loan repayments will be is important to you, Bankwest’s Fixed Rate Loan is definitely something to consider. You have a choice of terms to choose from 1 year to a period of 5 years. It is available for loans starting from $20,000 and if you’re an owner occupier you can borrow up to 90% of the property’s value (up to 80% LVR for investors). With the Fixed Rate Loan you can make extra repayments up to $10,000 a year and there is a redraw facility should you need to free up funds at a later date but you’ll be charged an access fee. While there is a monthly service fee, you’ll also be able to save a bit on interest repayments with the loan’s optional offset facility which allows you to offset up to 40% of the loan amount.
| Product | Fixed 3 year rate | Comparison Rate* | Service fee | Upfront fee | Monthly repayments ‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.19% p.a. | 5.08% p.a. | $12.00 monthly | $545 | ||
| 2.69% p.a. | 4.75% p.a. | $12.00 monthly | $545 | ||
| 3.59% p.a. | 4.88% p.a. | $12.00 monthly | $545 | ||
| 2.53% p.a. | 4.24% p.a. | $12.00 monthly | $545 |
Bankwest caters to all borrowing needs with its variable home loan options from first time buyers with the SuperStart home loan, the internet savvy with the Online Home Loan through to investors with the Premium Select option. A variable rate home loan from Bankwest is a perfect fit if you are looking for home loan flexibility. You get competitive interest rates, money saving features like an offset account (monthly fee applies) and the ability to make free extra repayments and a choice of weekly, fortnightly or monthly repayments.
| Product | Rate | Comparison Rate* | Service fee | Upfront fee | Monthly repayments ‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.53% p.a. | 5.55% p.a. | $0.00 | $250 | ||
| 5.40% p.a. | 5.42% p.a. | $0.00 | $250 | ||
| 5.10% p.a. | 5.12% p.a. | $0.00 | $250 | ||
| 4.75% p.a. | 4.77% p.a. | $0.00 | $250 | ||
| 4.02% p.a. | 4.03% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 | ||
| 3.42% p.a. | 3.69% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 | ||
| 4.15% p.a. | 4.16% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 | ||
| 4.02% p.a. | 4.03% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 | ||
| 3.77% p.a. | 3.78% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 | ||
| 3.42% p.a. | 3.69% p.a. | $0.00 | $0 |
The Complete Home Loan Package from Bankwest is a great choice if your loan is $200,000 or more and you love the idea of saving money by combining your accounts. With Bankwest’s package you’ll receive a discounted home loan interest rate, plus several fees on your home loan (i.e. application, property valuation) and the annual fee on your rewards credit card will be automatically waived. There is an annual package fee on the fixed rate option, but you’ll have a complete range of money savvy features at your fingertips including additional repayment flexibility, a 40% offset account and the choice of interest based repayments.
| Product | Fixed 3 year rate | Comparison Rate* | Service fee | Upfront fee | Monthly repayments ‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.99% p.a. | 4.10% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 2.49% p.a. | 3.97% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.39% p.a. | 3.77% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 2.33% p.a. | 3.50% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 |
You might also opt for a variable rate Complete Home Loan Package from Bankwest if you’re borrowing more than $200,000 and want to combine your accounts to save some cash. The variable option comes with all the benefits of the fixed, plus a fee free redraw facility and an optional 100% offset account, which means any money in the account will be offset daily against your home loan principal to reduce the amount of interest you are charged.
| Product | Rate | Comparison Rate* | Service fee | Upfront fee | Monthly repayments ‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.05% p.a. | 4.47% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.92% p.a. | 4.34% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.86% p.a. | 4.28% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 4.05% p.a. | 4.47% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.92% p.a. | 4.34% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.67% p.a. | 4.09% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 | ||
| 3.32% p.a. | 4.00% p.a. | $395.00 yearly | $250 |
‡ Results from this calculation are estimates only as individual lenders apply different formulas. Actual repayments will depend on your individual circumstances and interest rate changes.
| Offset facilityOffset facility | Saving on your interest repayments is easy with an optional 100% offset facility that is available with Bankwest’s variable and package home loans, but there may be a monthly fee charged. The Fixed Rate home loan has an optional 40% offset facility. |
| Split your loanSplit your loan | With Bankwest’s Complete Home Loan Package, you can split your loan between a fixed and variable rate. Not only will you have the certainty of a fixed rate, you’ll be able to access all the flexibility of a variable home loan. |
| Additional repaymentsAdditional repayments | Want to pay your home loan off sooner and reduce the interest you’re charged over the life of the loan? Bankwest’s home loans have the handy feature of additional repayment flexibility. If you have the Fixed Rate home loan you won’t miss out either because you can make up to $10,000 in extra repayments every year without penalty. |
| Online-exclusive home loanOnline-exclusive home loan | You can apply and manage your home loan exclusively online with Bankwest’s Online Home Loan. There are no ongoing fees and you’ll get all the flexible features of the other variable home loans, but it is only available on loan amounts from $100,000 to $1,000,000. |
To help you choose the right home loan, thousands of Australians have hopped on their computers, phones and tablets to review their mortgage provider on everything from price, features and convenience to customer service. Here’s how Bankwest home loans scored in those categories.
They have a competitive rate. We are able to have as many offset accounts as we like which is great for saving.
They have a competitive rate. We are able to have as many offset accounts as we like which is great for saving.
Jade, Victoria, reviewed 16 days ago
Kirsty, Western Australia, reviewed 17 days ago
BankWest is easy to talk to and fast to react. If they spot any strange activity they contact you immediately. Their customer service is efficient and easy to understand, nothing is a problem for them. They always take time to explain things and...
BankWest is easy to talk to and fast to react. If they spot any strange activity they contact you immediately. Their customer service is efficient and easy to understand, nothing is a problem for them. They always take time to explain things and are open to rate reviews.
Kim, New South Wales, reviewed 25 days ago
Trying to contact the bank urgently in regards to my home loan, the first call I waited on hold for 1hr 15 min. I have a business to run so eventually had to hang up. Second call I was Told someone would call me back the next day between 9am and 5...
Trying to contact the bank urgently in regards to my home loan, the first call I waited on hold for 1hr 15 min. I have a business to run so eventually had to hang up. Second call I was Told someone would call me back the next day between 9am and 5 pm. No call was forthcoming the following day so I called back again, 3 more times. Each time I was informed I would be called back by the appropriate department, again no one called. It is now into the 3rd day and still have not received any calls let alone assistance from any department within Bankwest.
Greg, Western Australia, reviewed 25 days ago
We've been happy to go with Bankwest and their Complete Variable home loan, offset account and MasterCard, and feel that we have a good rate and package.
We've been happy to go with Bankwest and their Complete Variable home loan, offset account and MasterCard, and feel that we have a good rate and package.
Mark, Western Australia, reviewed about 2 months ago
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To apply for a Bankwest home loan, you’ll need these details handy:
If you are new to Bankwest and applying for a home loan in person, you’ll need to bring along a form of identification such as a passport or driver’s licence.
Once you’re ready for full approval, you may need to provide these documents depending on your situation: