Heritage Bank interest rate cuts

Heritage cut a wide variety of home loan interest rates by up to 19 basis points this week. Some of the key ones were:

  • Home Advantage Investment Variable P&I <80% 150k+: 19 basis point cut to 2.99% p.a. (3.38% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Home Advantage Owner Occupier Variable 90% $700k+: 9 basis point cut to 2.99% p.a. (3.38% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • DIscount Variable Owner Occupier P&I <80%: 9 basis point cut to 2.59% p.a. (2.64% p.a. comparison rate*)

This is how these lenders stack up among the wider owner occupier home loan market, as seen in the table below.

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6.04% p.a.
6.06% p.a.
$3,011
Principal & Interest
Variable
$0
$530
90%
4.6 Star Customer Ratings
  • Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify.
  • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
  • Quick and easy online application process.
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5.99% p.a.
5.90% p.a.
$2,995
Principal & Interest
Variable
$0
$0
80%
Apply in minutes
  • No application or ongoing fees. Annual rate discount
  • Unlimited redraws & additional repayments. LVR <80%
  • 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%
  • No annual fees – None!
  • Get fast pre-approval
  • Unlimited additional repayments free of charge
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5.69% p.a.
6.16% p.a.
$2,899
Principal & Interest
Fixed
$0
$530
90%
  • Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify.
  • No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees.
  • Flexibility to split your loan with both fixed and variable rates
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Important Information and Comparison Rate Warning

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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CUA interest rate cuts

CUA slashed a few home loans on the 'Accelerate' line for both investors and owner occupiers, all by 20 basis points. 

  • Accelerate Variable P&I: Down to 2.94% p.a. (2.99% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Accelerate Variable IO: Down to 3.44% p.a. (3.08% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Inv Accelerate Variable P&I: Down to 3.37% p.a. (3.42% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Inv Accelerate Variable IO: Down to 3.72% p.a. (3.56% p.a. comparison rate*)

CUA's changes come after it announced it would be renaming itself to 'Great Southern Bank'.

Auswide Bank interest rate cuts

Auswide Bank cut a wide variety of investor loans by up to 45 basis points. Some of the key ones were:

  • Freedom Package Inv Variable IO 75%: 45 basis point cut to 2.99% p.a. (3.40% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Freedom Package Inv Fixed P&I 3 Years 75%: 30 basis point cut to 2.29% p.a. (4.10% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Basic Variable Investment Loan P&I 75%: 40 basis point cut to 2.59% p.a. (2.61% p.a. comparison rate*)

The 'Freedom Package' loans are discounted as a 'special offer', meaning the discounted rate could end at any time. 

Horizon Bank interest rate cuts

Horizon Bank cut fixed home loans between one and three years for both owner occupiers and investors. They were all cut by 20 basis points. Some details are:

  • 1 Year: Down to 2.19% p.a. (3.41% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • 2 Years: Down to 2.19% p.a. (3.30% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • 3 Years: Down to 2.19% p.a. (3.20% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Inv 1 Year: Down to 2.44% p.a. (3.66% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Inv 2 Years: Down to 2.44% p.a. (3.55% p.a. comparison rate*)
  • Inv 3 Years: Down to 2.44% p.a. (3.45% p.a. comparison rate*)

These comparison rates are for borrowers paying P&I, borrowing up to 80% LVR (i.e. a 20% deposit).

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