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Bankwest home loans

Bankwest has home loans for owner-occupiers and investors, with rates starting from 5.89%.

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Bankwest is an Australian financial institution owned by Commonwealth Bank. Bankwest has home loans for investors and owner-occupiers, including fixed and variable rates, plus package loans. Check out the full table of Bankwest products below or read more about the lender and its loans.

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Name Finder Score Interest Rate p.a. Comparison Rate p.a. Fees Monthly Payment
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Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Product NameBankwest Complete Home Loan Package Fixed
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.19%
Comp. Rate p.a.7.76%
Minimum Loan Amount$200,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan PortableYes
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.19%
Comparison Rate
7.76%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $395 p.a.
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Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Bankwest logo
Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Product NameBankwest Complete Home Loan Package Fixed
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.24%
Comp. Rate p.a.7.16%
Minimum Loan Amount$200,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan PortableYes
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.24%
Comparison Rate
7.16%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $395 p.a.
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Principal & Interest 1Y Fixed10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Bankwest logo
Principal & Interest 1Y Fixed10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
Product NameBankwest Complete Home Loan Package Fixed
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.49%
Comp. Rate p.a.8.11%
Minimum Loan Amount$200,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan PortableYes
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.49%
Comparison Rate
8.11%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $395 p.a.
Bankwest logo
Principal & Interest 1Y Fixed10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Bankwest logo
Principal & Interest 1Y Fixed10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
Product NameBankwest Complete Home Loan Package Fixed
Interest Rate TypeFixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.44%
Comp. Rate p.a.7.32%
Minimum Loan Amount$200,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan PortableYes
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.44%
Comparison Rate
7.32%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $395 p.a.
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Principal & Interest10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account$200k+
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Principal & Interest10% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account$200k+
Product NameBankwest Complete Home Loan Package Variable
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.99%
Comp. Rate p.a.7.37%
Minimum Loan Amount$200,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan PortableYes
Extra Repayments Yes
Finder score
Interest Rate
6.99%
Comparison Rate
7.37%
Fees
Application: $0
Ongoing: $395 p.a.
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Bankwest key facts

  • Bankwest's most competitive rates are its package home loans, so if you want to bundle your loan with an offset account and a credit card, it's a good option to consider.
  • Bankwest is owned by the Commonwealth Bank and has strong online support.
  • You can get many Bankwest home loans with just a 5% deposit saved.
  • In addition to home loans, Bankwest also offers savings accounts, credit cards and more.

Review by our money editor Richard Whitten

What do Australians think of Bankwest home loans?

Owner Occupier home loans

  • 3.9/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction — lower than the average of 3.98
  • 4.5/5 for Trust — higher than the average of 4.36
  • 3.9/5 for Customer Service — lower than the average of 3.97, and this was the lowest score in the category

Investor home loans

  • 3.58/5 overall for Customer Satisfaction - lower than the average of 3.97, and this was the lowest score in the category
  • 3.97/5 for Trust — lower than the average of 4.42, and this was the lowest score in the category
  • 3.6/5 for Customer Service — lower than the average of 3.95

Based on Bankwest home loans scores in Finder's 2024 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Bankwest home loan features

Here are the key features and details you need to know about Bankwest's mortgage products.

FeatureDetails
Minimum depositSome Bankwest home loans are available with a 5% deposit (95% max insured LVR), including some of its most competitive rates.
Offset account?Bankwest's package loans come with offset accounts.
FeesBankwest loans have very low fees, including no application or ongoing fees. This could save you hundreds of dollars in loan costs.
Repayment optionsBoth Bankwest's fixed and variable rate loans allow you to make interest-only repayments for a limited period. The lender also offers the standard principal-and-interest repayments on its loans.
Package benefitsThe Bankwest Complete Home Loan Package lets you combine a credit card, mortgage and transaction account (with offset) for one annual fee.

"I've been with Bankwest for the past 6 years. They got me as a customer in the first place because they acted swiftly to help me settle my property when other lenders were dragging their feet. In fact, I was in such a tight spot, I remember going into their office to fill out the paperwork and they had my loan approved within minutes of me completing the application form, whereas other lenders would take days just to respond to my emails. I had been tempted to switch to another lender once because of lower rates, only to find out that other lender would reject my application quite unreasonably. In the end, after some negotiations, Bankwest was able to offer me a better rate, not the best rate, but a good enough rate for me to stay. The excellent customer service justified paying a slightly higher rate."

Jack K
Finder crew member

How do I apply for a Bankwest mortgage?

When applying for any home loan, you will need various documents to establish your identity, your financial situation, employment status and details about the property.

Eligibility

Each Bankwest product has specific eligibility criteria but some will apply to all products. For example:

  • Age. You must be over 18 years of age.
  • Residency. You should be a resident of Australia.
  • Employment. You should have a regular source of income.

Documents required

When you apply for a mortgage with Bankwest you are required to provide certain information, so make sure you have all your documents ready before you apply. The documents you will be expected to provide are:

📄 Property details. You can start a loan enquiry before you've bought a property. But to complete an application you need the address of the property and a signed contract of sale.

📄 Identification documents. You will need identification such as a driver's licence, passport or birth certificate.

📄 Proof of income documents. Recent payslips can establish your income.

📄 Asset and liability documents. You need to provide documents showing your current assets (savings accounts, investments) and liabilities (your outstanding debt).

How to apply for a home loan

Lenders like Bankwest

If you want to compare loans from lenders similar to Bankwest then you could look at the Big Four or some of Australia's other mid-sized lenders.

  • Big Four banks. Check out home loans from Australia's Big Four banks.
  • AMP. AMP is a large Australian lender and financial services provider.
  • Suncorp Bank. This Queensland-based lender also provides insurance and superannuation services.
  • Macquarie Bank. This retail and investment bank is one of Australia's largest.
  • Bank of Queensland. One of the country's largest banks after the Big Four.
  • ING. This online bank is part of the global, Dutch-based financial group of the same name.

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What is Finder Score?

The Finder Score crunches 7,000 home loans across 120+ lenders. It takes into account the product's interest rate, fees and features, as well as the type of loan eg investor, variable, fixed rate - this gives you a simple score out of 10.

To provide a Score, we compare like-for-like loans. So if you're comparing the best home loans for cashback, you can see how each home loan stacks up against other home loans with the same borrower type, rate type and repayment type. We also take into consideration the amount of cashback offered when calculating the Score so you can tell if it's really worth it.

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    KarenAugust 3, 2023

    If you have a variable home loan can you pay it out in full or do you have to fix the loan

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      RichardAugust 4, 2023Finder

      Hi Karen,

      Yes, you can pay out a variable home loan early.

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    PidgeMay 26, 2015

    Do I make an appointment to come into a branch to apply for a home loan

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      MarcMay 29, 2015Finder

      Hi Pidge,
      thanks for the question.

      You can apply for a home loan in a number of ways. By clicking the ‘Go to Site’ button on this page, you’ll be taken to the Bankwest site where you can apply online, arrange a call back, or make an appointment to apply in person.

      I hope this helps,
      Marc.

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    AlamMay 12, 2015

    Did Bankwest revise interest rates for home loan after the RBA reduction of 0.25%? Cant find any info.

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      MarcMay 13, 2015Finder

      Hi Alam,
      thanks for the question.

      Bankwest recently announced a rate reduction of 0.17%, which is effective for existing customers on the Tuesday 19 May.

      Cheers,
      Marc.

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    brownFebruary 12, 2015

    when paying off a mortgage in full, what charges are there

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      ShirleyFebruary 12, 2015Finder

      Hi Brown,

      Thanks for your question.

      If you repay your mortgage early, you will be liable for break fees and discharge costs.

      The fees and charges will depend on your loan and how early you paid it off.

      You may find this guide to home loan exit fees as your reference to know more about the fees if you want to pay off your loan ahead of time. Remember to revisit the relevant product disclosure statement and terms and conditions of your loan.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

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    sharonJune 8, 2014

    retired 65 & 63- mortgage free home valuation $600000. impaired credit rating, defaults paid or being paid.
    equity release is this possible

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      ShirleyJune 10, 2014Finder

      Hi Sharon,

      Thanks for your question.

      Please contact your home loan consultant or the customer service team at Bankwest to enquire about this.

      Cheers,
      Shirley

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