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Home Loan Variable: 5.94% (5.95%*) • Home Loan Fixed: 5.79% (6.39%*) • Fixed: 5.79% (6.39%*) • Variable: 5.94% (5.95%*) • Investment IO: 6.09% (6.57%*) • Investment PI: 5.94% (6.53%*)

Frequently Asked Questions [ Blog ]

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Home Loan Types

Basic Variable Rate Home Loans

A Basic (or No Frills) Variable Rate Home Loan is a straight forward non-complicated loan with minimal features, a competitive interest rate and no annual or monthly fees. Payment of an establishment or application fee varies between lender …

Police Home Loans
Specialist Employment

Home Loans for Police and Law Enforcement

There are no limits to the police services and officers we work with. We also work with nurses, doctors, firefighters, and military personnel to source a suitable product given your unique employment position. Generally speaking, police officers …

Specialist Employment

Mining Industry and Engineer Home Loans

Extra perks are available to some qualifying professions within the mining industry like Mining Engineers, Surveyors and Geophysicists, whose salary meets the minimum income test ($150,000 at time of writing) and you are a member of the appropriate industry association …

Medical Professionals

Home Loans for Doctors and Medical Professionals

Medical doctors are considered ‘low risk’ by the majority of lenders because of higher incomes, and the likelihood that income will increase over time. Additionally, Doctors are considered to be future customers of other types of products …

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First Home Buyer FAQ

How a Guarantor Will Help You Buy Your First Home or Investment Property

A Guarantor Home Loan, or ‘Family Pledge’ Home Loan, allows family members or, in some cases, someone else who is close to you, to ‘guarantee’ your home loan. This means they will be responsible for servicing the loan if you can’t. A guarantor will usually has …

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Home Loans (General)

What is the LVR, Loan to Value Ratio?

The Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) is the amount you’re borrowing represented as a percentage of the property’s value. The loan amount is divided by the purchase price of the valuation amount, then multiplied by 100 to make a percentage. For example …

Mortgage Comparison Rate
Home Loans (General)

What is a Comparison Rate?

A comparison is the true cost of a loan every year, including fees and charges, and taking the product attributes into account. While an interest rate may be low to lure you into that product, the comparison rate provides a more realistic understanding of the cost of a loan …

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First Home Buyer FAQ

What are the Advantages and Difference Between an Offset and Redraw?

Buying a new home is the foundation for future wealth, and expert guidance by one of our team will invariably save you thousands. Not unlike buying a car, there are a number of ‘on-road considerations’ that should be taking into account when determining affordability. …

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First Home Buyers

What is the Difference Between Pre-Approval and Full Approval?

Pre-approval simply means that the lender has evaluated your property purchase, your basic details, and has obtained other early details, in order for you to start looking for property. It provides you with an informed and reliable estimate of your …

Home and Land Packages
First Home Buyer FAQ

What is the Difference Between a Land Loan and Home Loan?

When purchasing land before a build you will generally have to pay a deposit of 10% of the purchase price, with the balance being payable on settlement – this way you pay stamp duty only on the land, rather than on the construction cost of the house …

Switching Home Loans
First Home Buyer FAQ

How Often Can I Change My Home Loan?

Home loan products evolve, as do conditions and your own circumstances. We keep track of your borrowing and keep in touch regularly to assess your suitability for a new product or rate – we never want you paying more than you have to …

Fixed Interest Only (P&I)
Interest*
5.94%
Comparison*
6.53%
   
5.94%
6.58%
   
5.99%
6.61%
   
5.99%
6.69%
   
Variable Interest Only (P&I)
Interest*
6.24%
Comparison*
6.24%
   
6.24%
6.26%
   
6.24%
6.26%
   
6.24%
6.27%
   
Investment Interest Only
Interest*
6.09%
Comparison*
6.57%
   
6.09%
6.61%
   
6.19%
6.85%
   
6.19%
6.94%
   
Investment Loans
Interest*
5.94%
Comparison*
6.53%
   
5.94%
6.58%
   
5.99%
6.61%
   
5.99%
6.69%