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Check out the latest movement in variable and fixed interest rates over the week ending 1 September.

Keep in mind these rates are for new customers - existing customers may be treated differently.

NAB

NAB increased its special offer base variable rate by 15bps.

NAB Variable Rate Changes – 1 September 2023

Home Loan Product

Change

Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Base Variable Rate P&I – Special Offer (LVR <80%)

+15bps

6.49% p.a.

6.53% p.a.

 

Suncorp Bank

Suncorp Bank rolled out cuts to its special offer variable interest rates. Here are the changes:

Suncorp Variable Rate Changes – 1 September 2023

Home Loan Product

Change

Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Back to Basics Better Together P&I 70-80% Special Offer

-4bps

5.84% p.a.

5.85% p.a.

Home Package Plus P&I 70-80% Special Offer

-5bps

5.95% p.a.

6.31% p.a.

Investment Home Package Plus P&I 70-80% Special Offer

-10bps

6.19% p.a.

6.54% p.a.

Investment Back to Basics P&I 70-80% Special Offer

-10bps

6.09% p.a.

6.10% p.a.

 

MOVE Bank

MOVE Bank made some changes in its variable interest rates under the Straightforward Plus product line for both owner-occupiers and investors. One highlight was the rate cut for the higher LVR option for owner-occupiers.

MOVE Bank Variable Rate Changes – 1 September 2023

Home Loan Product

Change

Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Straightforward Plus <80% LVR
(Loan amounts of $150,000 to $500,000)

+20bps

5.94% p.a.

5.99% p.a.

Straightforward Plus 90-95% LVR
(Loan amounts of $150,000 to $500,000)

-30bps

6.54% p.a.

6.59% p.a.

Straightforward Plus Investment <80% LVR
(Loan amounts of $150,000 to $500,000)

+10bps

6.24% p.a.

6.29% p.a.

Straightforward Plus Investment 80-90% LVR
(Loan amounts of $150,000 to $500,000)

-5bps

6.69% p.a.

6.74% p.a.

MOVE Bank also raised its rates for its Complete Package Fixed line by up to 20bps. This applies to fixed terms for owner-occupiers and investors of up to five years.

Fixed rate changes – week ending 1 September 2023

Some lenders also made changes in their fixed-rate offerings this week. Here are the most notable changes:

  • Macquarie increased the rates under the Basic Fixed and Offset Fixed product line by up to 20bps. This applies to both owner-occupiers and investors.
  • Easy Street Fin Services rolled out up to 10bps increase in its 1- and 2-year fixed rates.
  • Community First Bank also brought its fixed rates up by 10bps. This applies to its basic fixed rate product and the Accelerator Package for owner-occupiers and investors.
  • MyState Bank defied the hike trend, cutting its 2- and 3-year fixed rates for owner occupiers by up to 20bps.

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