Nesting Tools

Popular Home Loans

Are you getting the best home loan deal? Below is a listing of some of the most competitive home loans, so you can compare interest rates and features to get a better home loan deal.

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	variable rate	comparison rate*	Key features
*The Comparison Rate combines the lender's interest rate, fees and charges into a single rate to show the true cost of a home loan, based on the loan amount and loan term you entered. Fixed rate loans assume a 3 year fixed term. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Full comparison rate schedules are available from lenders. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may inﬂuence the cost of the loan.

variable rate

comparison rate*

Key features

*The Comparison Rate combines the lender's interest rate, fees and charges into a single rate to show the true cost of a home loan, based on the loan amount and loan term you entered. Fixed rate loans assume a 3 year fixed term. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Full comparison rate schedules are available from lenders. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may inﬂuence the cost of the loan.

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Calculators

Repayments calculator

"How much will my repayments be?"

Rate change calculator

"How will rate changes affect my repayments?"

Comparison calculator

"Which home loan will cost me less?"

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"How much will I save with extra repayments?"

Borrowing calculator

"How much can I afford to borrow?"

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"How much do I have to pay?"

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