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Unloan Variable Home Loan image
Unloan Variable Home Loan
9.9
Unloan Variable Home Loan
Unloan logo
Unloan Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameUnloan Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.65%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
9.9
5.74%
5.65%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.74%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.65%
Monthly Payment
$2,918
per month
Go to site
Unloan Variable Home Loan image
Unloan Variable Home Loan
9.7
Unloan Variable Home Loan
Unloan logo
Unloan Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
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Product NameUnloan Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.04%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.95%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
9.7
6.04%
5.95%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
6.04%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.95%
Monthly Payment
$3,014
per month
Go to site
G&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer image
G&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer
9.6
G&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer
G&C Mutual Bank logo
G&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameG&C Mutual Bank First Home Buyer
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.79%
Minimum Loan Amount$0
Maximum Loan Amount $5,000,000
Maximum Loan Term40 years
Maximum LVR 95%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
9.6
5.74%
5.79%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.74%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.79%
Monthly Payment
$2,918
per month
Go to site
Greater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan image
Greater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan
9.5
Greater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan
Greater Bank logo
Greater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest-10% min. depositOwner-occupierNSW, QLD & ACT only
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Product NameGreater Bank Great Rate Discount Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.75%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term
Maximum LVR 110%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest-10% min. depositOwner-occupierNSW, QLD & ACT only
9.5
5.74%
5.75%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.74%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.75%
Monthly Payment
$2,918
per month
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Up to $2,500 cashback
Eligible refinancers can get up to $2,500 cashback depending on loan value. Full terms and conditions apply.
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan image
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
9.4
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Newcastle Permanent logo
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameNewcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.78%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
9.4
5.74%
5.78%
  • Application: $595
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.74%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.78%
Monthly Payment
$2,918
per month
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$3,000 cashback offer
Eligible purchasers and refinancers can get $2,000 or $3,000 depending on loan value, as long as LVR is 80% or lower. Terms and conditions apply.
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan image
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
9.4
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Newcastle Permanent logo
Newcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product NameNewcastle Permanent Real Deal Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.94%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.98%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
9.4
5.94%
5.98%
  • Application: $595
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.94%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.98%
Monthly Payment
$2,982
per month
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$3,000 cashback offer
Eligible purchasers and refinancers can get $2,000 or $3,000 depending on loan value, as long as LVR is 80% or lower. Terms and conditions apply.
loans.com.au Variable Home Loan image
loans.com.au Variable Home Loan
9.3
loans.com.au Variable Home Loan
loans.com.au logo
loans.com.au Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product Nameloans.com.au Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.13%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $2,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
9.3
6.09%
6.13%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
6.09%
Comparison rate p.a.
6.13%
Monthly Payment
$3,030
per month
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IMB Budget Home Loan image
IMB Budget Home Loan
9.3
IMB Budget Home Loan
IMB logo
IMB Budget Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameIMB Budget Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.79%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.82%
Minimum Loan Amount$10,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
9.3
5.79%
5.82%
  • Application: $449
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.79%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.82%
Monthly Payment
$2,934
per month
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Up to $4K cashback
Eligible borrowers can get up to $4,000 cashback when buying or refinancing with IMB. Loan value criteria applies. Other terms and conditions also apply.
Community First Bank True Basic Variable Home Loan image
Community First Bank True Basic Variable Home Loan
9.3
Community First Bank True Basic Variable Home Loan
Community First Bank logo
Community First Bank True Basic Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameCommunity First Bank True Basic Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.74%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.79%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $1,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 95%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest5% min. depositOwner-occupier
9.3
5.74%
5.79%
  • Application: $600
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.74%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.79%
Monthly Payment
$2,918
per month
Go to site
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package image
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
9.3
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.34%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestmentOffset account
9.3
6.09%
6.34%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $248 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
6.09%
Comparison rate p.a.
6.34%
Monthly Payment
$3,030
per month
Go to site
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package image
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
9.2
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Offset Home Loan Package
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.94%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.19%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountYes
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupierOffset account
9.2
5.94%
6.19%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $248 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.94%
Comparison rate p.a.
6.19%
Monthly Payment
$2,982
per month
Go to site
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan image
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
9
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.09%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.11%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositInvestment
9
6.09%
6.11%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
6.09%
Comparison rate p.a.
6.11%
Monthly Payment
$3,030
per month
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Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan image
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
9
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Basic Home Loan
Interest Rate Typevariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.94%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.96%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest20% min. depositOwner-occupier
9
5.94%
5.96%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.94%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.96%
Monthly Payment
$2,982
per month
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NRMA Home Loans Variable Home Loan image
NRMA Home Loans Variable Home Loan
9
NRMA Home Loans Variable Home Loan
NRMA Home Loans logo
NRMA Home Loans Variable Home Loan
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestment
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Product NameNRMA Home Loans Variable Home Loan
Interest Rate TypeVariable rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.6.14%
Comp. Rate p.a.6.18%
Minimum Loan Amount$50,000
Maximum Loan Amount $3,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 90%
Loan Redraw FacilityYes
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityNo
Fixed Interest OptionNo
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest10% min. depositInvestment
9
6.14%
6.18%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
6.14%
Comparison rate p.a.
6.18%
Monthly Payment
$3,046
per month
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Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan image
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
8.9
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.29%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.78%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed20% min. depositOwner-occupier
8.9
5.29%
5.78%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.29%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.78%
Monthly Payment
$2,777
per month
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Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan image
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
8.8
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Macquarie Bank logo
Macquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed20% min. depositInvestment
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Product NameMacquarie Bank Basic Fixed Home Loan
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest
Interest Rate p.a.5.45%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.93%
Minimum Loan Amount$150,000
Maximum Loan Amount $10,000,000
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments Yes
Principal & Interest 3Y Fixed20% min. depositInvestment
8.8
5.45%
5.93%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.45%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.93%
Monthly Payment
$2,827
per month
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P&N Bank Fixed Home Loan image
P&N Bank Fixed Home Loan
7.9
P&N Bank Fixed Home Loan
P&N Bank logo
P&N Bank Fixed Home Loan
Principal & InterestInterest only 2Y Fixed20% min. depositOwner-occupier
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Product NameP&N Bank Fixed Home Loan
Interest Rate Typefixed rate
Repayment Type Principal & Interest Interest Only
Interest Rate p.a.5.49%
Comp. Rate p.a.5.96%
Minimum Loan Amount$20,000
Maximum Loan Amount N/A
Maximum Loan Term30 years
Maximum LVR 80%
Loan Redraw FacilityNo
Offset AccountNo
Split Loan FacilityYes
Fixed Interest OptionYes
Loan Portable
Extra Repayments No
Principal & InterestInterest only 2Y Fixed20% min. depositOwner-occupier
7.9
5.49%
5.96%
  • Application: $0
  • Ongoing: $0 p.a.
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Interest rate p.a.
5.49%
Comparison rate p.a.
5.96%
Monthly Payment
$2,839
per month
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Homeowners can lock in this competitive fixed rate for 2 years and make interest-only repayments.
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What is a home loan?

A home loan, also known as a mortgage, is a type of loan that is designed to help individuals finance the purchase of a residential property. This can be their own home or an investment property.

It is a long-term loan provided by a financial institution, such as a bank or lender. The property is the security for the loan, and lenders require borrowers to save a deposit.

Want more details? Check out Finder's guide on how to buy a house.

Fixed rate vs. variable rate home loans

Fixed rate

  • Rate stability. Your interest rate remains the same for a set period, usually between 1 to 5 years.
  • Lack of flexibility. Often comes with fewer flexible features like offset accounts or redraw facilities. You usually cannot refinance during the fixed period.
  • Limited additional repayments. Often have restrictions on the amount of additional repayments you can make during the fixed period.

Variable rate

  • Rate flexibility. Your interest rate fluctuates based on market conditions. If rates decrease, you can benefit from lower repayments.
  • Increased flexibility. More options for additional repayments via offset and extra repayment/redraw facilities.
  • Rate uncertainty. If rates rise, your mortgage repayments will increase, potentially causing financial strain.

How to compare home loans

Here's a breakdown of features and charges you should know about.

FeatureWhat is it?What you should know
Interest RateThe percentage charged by the lender on the amount borrowed.The higher the interest rate, the higher your repayments will be.
Comparison RateDesigned to help borrowers understand the true cost of the home loan by considering both the interest rate and loan fees.The comparison rate is based on an example calculation and is not an exact indication of a loan's costs to you.
p.a.This abbreviation of "per annum" is used for home loan interest rates, because the annual (or yearly) value is shown.While interest is expressed as an annual percentage, most borrowers make monthly or fortnightly repayments.
Offset AccountA transaction account linked to a home loan. The balance on the offset account is deducted from the amount owed when calculating interest.The more money you put in an offset, the less interest your lender charges you. Your monthly repayments stay the same but you can repay the loan faster.
Redraw facilityAllows borrowers to access extra funds that they have voluntarily paid towards their mortgage (on top of usual repayments).Any additional repayments you make will reduce the amount owing on your loan, so when you redraw from those funds the amount you owe will increase again.

How much can you save by refinancing in 2025?

We estimate that the average person could save up to $6,960 a year by switching to a lower rate:
  • The average Australian home loan is now $665,978 (according to the ABS) - a record high!
  • The average variable interest rate loan in Finder's database is 6.93%. The lowest available variable rate on the market is 5.59%.
  • Assuming a 30-year loan term, if you switched to that lower rate your monthly repayments would drop from $4,400 to $3,820. That's a saving of $580 every month, or $6,960 a year.
Data is correct as of 1 May 2025. This savings example is a hypothetical estimate only. The lowest rate is for an owner-occupier loan with 80% LVR.
Rebecca Pike
Market update by Rebecca Pike – Finder's senior home loans writer

Disclaimer

*The products compared on this page are chosen from a range of offers available to us and are not representative of all the products available in the market. There is no perfect order or perfect ranking system for the products we list on our Site, so we provide you with the functionality to self-select, re-order and compare products. The initial display order is influenced by a range of factors including conversion rates, product costs and commercial arrangements, so please don't interpret the listing order as an endorsement or recommendation from us. We're happy to provide you with the tools you need to make better decisions, but we'd like you to make your own decisions and compare and assess products based on your own preferences, circumstances and needs.

What is Finder Score?

Finder Score is an easy, data-driven way to judge home loans at a glance. Our insights team compares more than 7,000 home loans across 120+ lenders to give each product a score out of 10 comparative to other products of its type.

This means we compare products against others of its type. For example, variable rate home loans against variable rate home loans, and investor home loans against investor home loans. In total, there are 12 different product groupings.

We filter the loans in our database for each category so that we're only looking at loans that work for the borrower type. So, if we're picking the best loan for first home buyers, we'll only look at lenders that lend to first home buyers and have a maximum LVR of 90%.

The final Finder Score takes into account the product's interest rate and its fees. The higher the score, the lower the cost compared to other products of its type.

What the Finder Score mean for home loans

  • 9+ Excellent - These are the home loans which offer the lowest costs coupled with plenty of features, giving the best overall value.
  • 7+ Great - These home loans may have slightly higher interest rates, maybe a fee or two, or fewer features, but overall, a competitive offering.
  • 5+ Satisfactory - Usually these home loans would offer above average rates and may still include some competitive features, but they're not the best value for the overall cost.
  • Less than 5 - Basic - These home loans have higher costs and/or fewer features than other home loans on the market.
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