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Borrowers turning away from the big four banks

According to new data from the banking industry watchdog, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, the big four banks are losing market share to smaller more nimble financial institutions. Read full article

Greens want RBA linked home loans

Greens MP Adam Bandt plans to amend his banking bill to require banks to offer mortgages that pass on any Reserve Bank rate cut in full. So-called tracker loans are offered by some lenders, notably Bankwest, although they are not common. Read full article

NAB promises the lowest home loan rates in 2012

National Australia Bank has pledged that its standard variable home loan rate will be lower than any of its major rivals for the rest of 2012. Read full article

Westpac borrowers still making high repayments

Westpac has delayed adjustment to home loan repayments, after last year's rate cuts, by several months. Read full article

Borrowers told to wait before fixing rates

Mortgage customers who fix their rates now could be signing up too soon with variable home loan rates likely to continue falling, banking experts say. Read full article

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Home Loan Guides

Don’t get caught out with interest rates increases

Your bank just increased your home loan rate by 0.25% (or did they?) How to keep your lender honest Read full article

Prepare for Rate Rise or Risk Needing a Second Job

Leading banking comparison site Infochoice.com.au has warned many Australians are inadequately prepared to cover the rising costs of home loan repayments following the anticipated return to more normal interest rate levels in the coming months. Read full article

How to reduce your bank fees

With several banking products available in the market, and with different terminologies used to describe the nature of the fees charged on these accounts, it is no wonder consumers often get confused or lose track of the fees they are paying. Read full article

What to look for in a reverse mortgage

While reverse mortgages are being touted as the answer to a cash-strapped, home-owning retirees prayers, there are always potential pitfalls to consider. Read full article

High error rates in loan statements

A recent survey found that errors occur in the majority of home loan statements. There is no such thing as a perfect system, mistakes are a fact of life and that's why you should keep a close eye on your home loan or business loan statements. Read full article

Use comparison rates wisely

All lenders must now include "comparison rates" in advertisements for their home loans and personal loans to help consumers get a feel for the true cost of the loan. Read full article

Check your broker is genuine: MIAA

The MIAA says borrowers at any stage of the mortgage process need to be more discerning with the decisions they make and the mortgage professional they use. Read full article

What is a non-conforming loan?

It is important to be aware of the distinction between low-doc and non-conforming loan products. Read full article

What to ask your low-doc lender

Low-doc loans are designed for people who wish to borrow to buy a property but cannot provide the documentation that is generally required for a standard loan. Read full article

Watch out for hidden early exit fees

Check the exit fees and consider how long you're likely to stick with a loan. Read full article

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Choosing a Home Loan

Whether you are a first-time buyer looking for a home loan or looking to refinance your existing home loan, you'll find it easier to find the loan that meets your needs right here.

Finding the right home loan isn't an easy task with thousands of products from hundreds of lenders it can be overwhelming just thinking about. Instead of searching through thousands of websites and sifting through mountains of information we've compiled the important details in a nice easy to digest table format.

To help you find the home loan we've created a search selector which helps narrow down the list of home loans simply by entering loan amount required, fixed or variable, loan purpose you can quickly narrow down your options. If your looking for a specific type of loan on offer you can use our quick links above the selector to go straight to the home loan results pages. With home loans being such a complicated product there are 3 tables for you to look through detailing rates, fees and features of those loans, you can view each of these tables by clicking on the tabs above the tables. If you've found some home loans that you think will suit your requirements you can compare each of these loans side-by-side by selecting the tick box next to each of the loans and click the compare selected button, in this view you will be able to view each of the loans with a full list of details in a side-by-side comparison.

We also offer a direct link to the home loan providers website where you can click through and get in touch with them directly, or if you would like to ask us a question simply fill out our "help me choose" form and one of our home loan experts will get in touch with you to discuss any questions you may have.


Today's Top Home Loan Rates

Institution Product Title Rate (%) Details
eMoney Pro Pack 75 (loans below 75% LVR. Contact us for loans above this LVR) 6.08
UHomeLoan - Refinance only (6.14%p.a incl 0.20%p.a lifetime Loyalty Discount) 6.14
State Custodians Standard Variable Offset Loan 6.22
IMB Budget Home Loan (No Application Fee) 6.32  
MyRate.com.au - Advantage Rate Loan 6.35  
Institution Product Title Rate (%) Details

Rates for a $250,000 standard loan. The 3 year tabs show loans that are fixed for 3 years.