Having recently taken the sword to fixed and variable home loan rates, ANZ returned to the fray this week increasing fixed home loan rates by up to 30 basis points.

Fixed rate increases applied to both principal and interest (P&I) and interest only (IO) loans with loan-to-value ratios (LVR) between 80 and 90%.

Highlights of fixed rate increases across ANZ’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Residential Fixed 4 Years ≤80%: 30 basis point increase to 4.29% p.a. (3.42% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Residential Fixed 4 Years 80-90%: 30 basis point increase to 4.34% p.a. (3.58% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Residential Fixed IO 4 Years ≤80%: 30 basis point increase to 4.59% p.a. (3.51% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed 4 Years ≤80%: 30 basis point increase to 4.39% p.a. (3.86% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed 4 Years 80-90%: 30 basis point increase to 4.44% p.a. (4.01% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed IO 4 Years ≤80%: 30 basis point increase to 4.49% p.a. (3.88% p.a. comparison rate*)

NAB

For only the third time in as many months, NAB increased fixed home loan rates by up to 40 basis points.

Across NAB's home loan portfolio, 'Choice Package' and 'Tailored' products were increased for both owner occupiers and investors.

Highlights of fixed rate increases across NAB’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Tailored Fixed P&I 3 Years: 40 basis point increase to 4.09% p.a. (4.54% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Tailored Fixed IO 3 Years: 30 basis point increase to 4.49% p.a. (4.72% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Tailored Fixed P&I 4 Years: 20 basis point increase to 4.44% p.a. (5.01% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Tailored Fixed IO 4 Years: 35 basis point increase to 4.69% p.a. (5.12% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Choice Package Tailored Fixed - P&I 3 Years 150k+: 40 basis point increase to 3.99% p.a. (4.34% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Choice Package Tailored Fixed - IO 3 Years 150k+: 30 basis point increase to 4.39% p.a. (4.48% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Choice Package Investment Tailored Fixed - P&I 4 Years 150k+: 20 basis point increase to 4.34% p.a. (4.85% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Choice Package Investment Tailored Fixed - IO in arrears 4 Years 150k+: 35 basis point increase to 4.59% p.a. (4.92% p.a. comparison rate*)

Around the grounds

Digital lenders and customer-owned mutual banks sent fixed interest rates into orbit this week, increasing rates by up to 155 basis points.

Tic:Toc

The Bendigo Bank-backed digital lender increased fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 90 basis points.

Increases applied to ‘Live-in’ and ‘Investment’ fixed home loan products.

Highlights across Tic:Toc’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Live-in Fixed P&I 3 Years: 81 basis point increase to 3.95% p.a. (2.41% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Live-in Fixed P&I 4 Years: 55 basis point increase to 4.14% p.a. (2.63% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Live-in Fixed IO 3 Years: 50 basis point increase to 3.92% p.a. (3.11% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Live-in Fixed IO 4 Years: 60 basis point increase to 4.27% p.a. (3.30% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed P&I 3 Years: 90 basis point increase to 4.15% p.a. (3.18% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed P&I 4 Years: 65 basis point increase to 4.34% p.a. (3.34% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed IO 3 Years: 70 basis point increase to 4.22% p.a. (3.19% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed IO 4 Years: 60 basis point increase to 4.47% p.a. (3.37% p.a. comparison rate*)

Athena

Marking only the second fixed rate increase of the year, Athena increased fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 85 basis points.

Highlights of these increases across Athena’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Fixed P&I 3 Years 70-80%: 80 basis point increase to 4.79% p.a. (2.64% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Fixed IO 3 Years 70-80%: 80 basis point increase to 4.79% p.a. (2.62% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investor Fixed P&I 3 Years 70-80%: 85 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (2.89% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investor Fixed IO 3 Years 70-80%: 85 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (2.88% p.a. comparison rate*)

86 400

Backed by big four bank NAB, 86 400 took the cake this week increasing fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 155 basis points. 

Highlights of these increases across 86 400’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Own Home Loan Fixed P&I 3 Years ≤80%: 101 basis point increase to 4.25% p.a. (2.96% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Own Home Loan Fixed P&I 3 Years 80-85%: 91 basis point increase to 4.45% p.a. (3.45% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Own Home Loan Fixed IO 3 Years: 110 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (3.08% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Own Home Loan Fixed P&I 3 Years: 125 basis point increase to 4.49% p.a. (3.09% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Own Home Loan Fixed IO 3 Years: 155 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (3.16% p.a. comparison rate*)

UBank

Another NAB backed digital lender in UBank increased fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 140 basis points.

Highlights across UBank’s home loan portfolio included:

  • UHomeLoan Fixed P&I 3 Years: 101 basis point increase to 4.25% p.a. (2.65% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • UHomeLoan Fixed IO 3 Years: 140 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (2.82% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment UHomeLoan Fixed P&I 3 Years: 110 basis point increase to 4.49% p.a. (2.91% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment UHomeLoan Fixed IO 3 Years: 135 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (3.01% p.a. comparison rate*)

Great Southern Bank

The Brisbane-based mutual bank increased fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 50 basis points.

Highlights across Great Southern Bank’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Fixed P&I 3 Years: 50 basis point increase to 4.09% p.a. (3.89% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Fixed IO 3 Years: 50 basis point increase to 4.19% p.a. (3.92% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed P&I 3 Years: 50 basis point increase to 4.19% p.a. (4.24% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Fixed IO 3 Years: 50 basis point increase to 4.24% p.a. (4.25% p.a. comparison rate*)

Bendigo Bank

Bendigo Bank increased fixed home loan rates for owner occupiers and investors by up to 70 basis points.

Highlights across Bendigo Bank’s home loan portfolio included:

  • Complete Home Loan Fixed P&I 4 Years: 70 basis point increase to 4.69% p.a. (3.27% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Complete Home Loan Fixed IO 4 Years: 70 basis point increase to 5.09% p.a. (3.37% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Complete Home Loan Fixed P&I 4 Years: 70 basis point increase to 4.89% p.a. (3.47% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Investment Complete Home Loan Fixed IO 4 Years: 70 basis point increase to 5.09% p.a. (3.49% p.a. comparison rate*)

Other mutuals including Teachers Mutual Bank, Firefighters Mutual Bank, UniBank and G&C Mutual all increased fixed home loan rates by up to 40 basis points.

Buying a home or looking to refinance? The table below features home loans with some of the lowest interest rates on the market for owner occupiers.

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6.04% p.a.
6.06% p.a.
$3,011
Principal & Interest
Variable
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$530
90%
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5.99% p.a.
5.90% p.a.
$2,995
Principal & Interest
Variable
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$0
80%
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  • A low-rate variable home loan from a 100% online lender. Backed by the Commonwealth Bank.
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6.09% p.a.
6.11% p.a.
$3,027
Principal & Interest
Variable
$0
$250
60%
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  • Unlimited additional repayments free of charge
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5.69% p.a.
6.16% p.a.
$2,899
Principal & Interest
Fixed
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$530
90%
  • Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify.
  • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
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Base criteria of: a $400,000 loan amount, variable, fixed, principal and interest (P&I) home loans with an LVR (loan-to-value) ratio of at least 80%. However, the ‘Compare Home Loans’ table allows for calculations to be made on variables as selected and input by the user. Some products will be marked as promoted, featured or sponsored and may appear prominently in the tables regardless of their attributes. All products will list the LVR with the product and rate which are clearly published on the product provider’s website. Monthly repayments, once the base criteria are altered by the user, will be based on the selected products’ advertised rates and determined by the loan amount, repayment type, loan term and LVR as input by the user/you. *The Comparison rate is based on a $150,000 loan over 25 years. Warning: this comparison rate is true only for this example and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Rates correct as of . View disclaimer.

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