The details shown below are for an owner occupier taking out a principal & interest loan of at least $50,000 with an LVR below 80%
The details shown below are for an investor taking out a principal & interest loan of at least $100,000 with an LVR below 80%
The details shown below are for an owner occupier taking out a principal & interest loan of at least $30,000 with an LVR below 95%
The details shown below are for an investor taking out a principal & interest loan of at least $30,000 with an LVR below 95%
Choose the version of this loan that suits you best
| Availability | Loan type | LVR | Min loan amount | Max loan amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| | Owner Occupier | Principal & Interest | < 80% | $50,000 | |
| | Investor | Principal & Interest | < 80% | $100,000 | |
| | Owner Occupier | Principal & Interest | < 95% | $30,000 | |
| | Investor | Principal & Interest | < 95% | $30,000 |
Owner Occupier (Principal & Interest)
LVR < 80%
Loan: $50,000
Investor (Principal & Interest)
LVR < 80%
Loan: $100,000
Owner Occupier (Principal & Interest)
LVR < 95%
Loan: $30,000
Investor (Principal & Interest)
LVR < 95%
Loan: $30,000
The Goulburn Murray Credit Union (GMCU) Basic Variable home loan could be a worthy option for first home buyers or refinancers looking to keep their costs down. It features a super low introductory variable rate and some useful extras like an offset account, plus the ability to make additional repayments and redraws free of charge.
The GMCU Basic Variable loan is available to both owner occupiers and investors willing to make principal and interest repayments on loans with a minimum as low as $30,000.
Like most home loans, the interest rates on offer differ depending on the borrower type and the loan-to-value ratio (LVR). Here’s where they start for both owner occupiers and investors:
Owner occupiers (<80% LVR): 2.33% introductory variable for 24 months then an ongoing variable rate of 3.82% (3.71% comparison rate*).
Investors (<80% LVR): 2.85% introductory variable for 24 months then an ongoing variable rate of 4.59% (4.39% comparison rate*).
Just bear in mind that the introductory rates are only available at the <80% LVR tier and that borrowers with an LVR between 80-95% will receive the ongoing variable rate from the get go.
What about loan features? Well there’s nothing basic about the features on offer with the Basic Variable loan, as GMCU customers will be able to make use of an offset account, contribute extra repayments to pay off their loan earlier and even dip into them using the redraw facility ($1,000 minimum redraw).
There are some fees to consider though, including an ongoing $12/month service fee, a one-off application fee ($300) and a discharge fee ($150).
The competitive introductory variable rate and the handy loan features could make GMCU’s Basic Variable home loan an appealing option for both refinancers and new home buyers.
Borrowers will need to have an active GMCU Visa Debit Card and ensure that their salary is paid into a GMCU account.
3.82% p.a.
2.33% p.a.
24 Months
Variable
3.71% p.a.
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$0.00
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$8.00 monthly
$150.00
$50,000
none
none
80.00%
Owner Occupier
Principal & Interest
none
yes - free
none
yes - fees apply
$1,000.00
none
yes
Borrower must have a GMCU Visa Debt Card & their salary must be paid into a GMCU account.
none
$2,000 cash back for First Home Buyers with new borrowings $150k - $500k to those eligible for the Victorian Government First Home Owner Grant or First Home Buyer Duty Reduction Loan. Applications made by 30 Nov 2020, funded by 31 May 2021.
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.
4.59% p.a.
2.85% p.a.
24 Months
Variable
4.39% p.a.
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n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$300.00
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n/a
$8.00 monthly
$150.00
$100,000
none
none
80.00%
Investor
Principal & Interest
none
yes - free
none
yes - fees apply
$1,000.00
none
yes
none
none
$2,000 cash back for First Home Buyers with new borrowings $150k - $500k to those eligible for the Victorian Government First Home Owner Grant or First Home Buyer Duty Reduction Loan. Applications made by 30 Nov 2020, funded by 31 May 2021.
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.
3.82% p.a.
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3.94% p.a.
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n/a
n/a
n/a
$300.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
$8.00 monthly
$150.00
$30,000
none
none
95.00%
Owner Occupier
Principal & Interest
none
yes - free
none
yes - fees apply
$1,000.00
none
yes
none
none
none
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.
4.59% p.a.
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4.71% p.a.
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$300.00
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n/a
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n/a
$8.00 monthly
$150.00
$30,000
none
none
95.00%
Investor
Principal & Interest
none
yes - free
none
yes - fees apply
$1,000.00
none
yes
none
none
none
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.
GMCU is a mutually owned financial service organisation, servicing the Victoria region. GMCU offers a variety of services in savings accounts, cash management accounts, term deposits, home loans, overdrafts, term loans, personal loans and car insurance. GMCU offers an alternative to the big banks for members in Victoria.
See GMCU home loans
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Smart Booster Home Loan
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a. variable
2.47% p.a.
Homestar
Star Gold Home Loan
1.79% p.a. variable
1.84% p.a.
Bank of Queensland
Fixed Rate
1.94% p.a.
fixed 3 years
2.97% p.a.
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Smart Booster Home Loan
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a. variable
2.47% p.a.
Newcastle Permanent
Fixed Rate Home Loan (Premium Plus Package)
1.98% p.a.
fixed 3 years
3.56% p.a.
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Smart Booster Home Loan
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a.
2.47% p.a.
Homestar
Star Gold Home Loan
1.79% p.a.
1.84% p.a.
Yard
Variable Home Loan Special
2.09% p.a.
2.12% p.a.
Newcastle Permanent
Fixed Rate Home Loan (Premium Plus Package)
1.98% p.a.
fixed 3 years
3.56% p.a.
Homestar
Star Classic Fixed Home Loan
n/a
n/a
People's Choice Credit Union
Fixed Rate Home Loan (Package)
1.89% p.a.
fixed 3 years
3.03% p.a.
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Smart Booster Home Loan
1.99% p.a.variable for 12 months and then 2.48% p.a.
2.47% p.a.
$0.00
Homestar
Star Gold Home Loan
1.79% p.a.
1.84% p.a.
$0.00
Yard
Variable Home Loan Special
2.29% p.a.
2.32% p.a.
$0.00
Yard
Variable Home Loan Special
2.09% p.a.
2.12% p.a.
$0.00
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.
