Interest Rate and Lenders Rates Update
As we know that the Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates by 1%. Analysts are predicting further rate cuts in March and after Easter. How much the RBA will reduce rates will depend largely on global and local economic factors.
Most lenders this time round passed on the full rate cut. Whether they continue to do so is “under constant review” as stated by many of the major banks.
Updated below are the better home and investment loans for February showing interest rates from lenders with the most competitive offerings. Please note that home loan rates have very similar pricing to investment loan rates.
St George Professional Package – 4.39% first year then 5.19%, Comparison Rate = 5.33%
NAB – 1 Year Discounted Variable – 4.65% first year then 5.74%, Comparison Rate = 5.71%
RAMS Home Loans – Rate Relief – 4.69% first 2 years then 5.29%, Comparison Rate = 5.22%
Bank West Rate Tracker – 4.92% first 3 years then 5.68%, Comparison Rate = 5.53%
Heritage Building Society Basic Loan – 5.07% – Comparison Rate = 5.09%
RAMS Home Loans – 5.09% – Comparison Rate = 5.12%
St George Basic Home Loan – 5.17% – Comparison Rate = 5.20%
Professional Packaged Home Loans (Recommended for $250K plus borrowers)
Commonwealth Bank Wealth Package – 5.04% – Comparison Rate = 5.22%
ING Home Loans – Smart Pack – 5.13% – Comparison Rate = 5.15%
Westpac Home Loans – Premier Advantage – 5.21% – Comparison Rate = 5.41%
Commonwealth Bank Low Doc – 5.04% – Comparison Rate = 5.22%
ANZ Home Loans – Simplicity Plus – 5.21% – Comparison Rate = 5.23
Westpac Home Loans – Premier Advantage – 5.21% – Comparison Rate = 5.41%
Commonwealth Bank – 5.09% – Comparison Rate = 5.22%
Suncorp Line of Credit – 5.20% – Comparison Rate = 5.35%
NAB Home Equity – 5.22% – Comparison Rate = 5.33%
St George 3 Year Fixed – 5.49% – Comparison Rate = 5.47%
Westpac 3 Year Fixed Rate – 5.49% – Comparison Rate = 5.49%
NAB 3 Year Intro Fixed Rate – 5.49% – Comparison Rate = 5.86%
RAMS 5 Year Fixed – 6.29% – Comparison Rate = 5.91%
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Important Notes
The interest rates mentioned are only available on the date published and are subject to change.
Comparison rates are based on a $250,000 loan for 25 years. This Comparison Rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different Comparison Rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and costs savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the Comparison Rate but may influence the cost of the loan.
