Variable interest rate - basic owner-occupied home loans
For basic owner-occupied home loans with principal and interest repayments.
- Owner occupied rates
- Investment property rates
Principal and interest repayments
| LVR# | Basic Interest rate | Basic Comparison rate‡ | Offset Interest rate | Offset Comparison rate‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≤ 60% | 6.14% pa | 6.16% pa | 6.14% pa | 6.39% pa |
| ≤ 70% | 6.14% pa | 6.16% pa | 6.14% pa | 6.39% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 6.19% pa | 6.21% pa | 6.19% pa | 6.44% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.39% pa | 6.41% pa | 6.39% pa | 6.64% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 7.19% pa | 7.22% pa | 7.19% pa | 7.43% pa |
- Owner occupied rates
- Investment property rates
Principal and interest repayments
| LVR# | Basic Interest rate | Basic Comparison rate‡ | Offset Interest rate | Offset Comparison rate‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.85% pa | 6.14% pa | 5.85% pa | 6.36% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.95% pa | 6.19% pa | 5.95% pa | 6.41% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 6.19% pa | 7.11% pa | 6.19% pa | 7.33% pa |
| 2 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.69% pa | 6.08% pa | 5.69% pa | 6.30% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.79% pa | 6.14% pa | 5.79% pa | 6.36% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 6.29% pa | 7.03% pa | 6.29% pa | 7.25% pa |
| 3 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.69% pa | 6.04% pa | 5.69% pa | 6.26% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.79% pa | 6.10% pa | 5.79% pa | 6.33% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 6.29% pa | 6.95% pa | 6.29% pa | 7.17% pa |
| 4 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.69% pa | 6.00% pa | 5.69% pa | 6.23% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.79% pa | 6.07% pa | 5.79% pa | 6.30% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 6.29% pa | 6.88% pa | 6.29% pa | 7.10% pa |
| 5 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.69% pa | 5.97% pa | 5.69% pa | 6.20% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.79% pa | 6.04% pa | 5.79% pa | 6.27% pa |
| ≤ 95% | 6.29% pa | 6.81% pa | 6.29% pa | 7.03% pa |
Note: Offset benefits are not available while the linked Loan Account is on a fixed rate of interest
Principal and interest repayments
| LVR# | Basic Interest rate | Basic Comparison rate‡ | Offset Interest rate | Offset Comparison rate‡ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.99% pa | 6.33% pa | 5.99% pa | 6.55% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 6.09% pa | 6.44% pa | 6.09% pa | 6.66% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.49% pa | 7.23% pa | 6.49% pa | 7.45% pa |
| 2 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.85% pa | 6.27% pa | 5.85% pa | 6.49% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.95% pa | 6.38% pa | 5.95% pa | 6.60% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.19% pa | 7.09% pa | 6.19% pa | 7.31% pa |
| 3 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.85% pa | 6.23% pa | 5.85% pa | 6.45% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.95% pa | 6.33% pa | 5.95% pa | 6.56% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.19% pa | 6.99% pa | 6.19% pa | 7.21% pa |
| 4 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.85% pa | 6.19% pa | 5.85% pa | 6.41% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.95% pa | 6.29% pa | 5.95% pa | 6.52% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.19% pa | 6.90% pa | 6.19% pa | 7.12% pa |
| 5 year fixed rate° | ||||
| ≤ 70% | 5.85% pa | 6.15% pa | 5.85% pa | 6.38% pa |
| ≤ 80% | 5.95% pa | 6.26% pa | 5.95% pa | 6.48% pa |
| ≤ 90% | 6.19% pa | 6.82% pa | 6.19% pa | 7.04% pa |
Note: Offset benefits are not available while the linked Loan Account is on a fixed rate of interest
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Frequently asked questions
LVR is the amount you need to borrow, calculated as a percentage of the value of your property. For example, if your loan amount is $400K and your property value is $500K, then your LVR is 80%.
Having multiple offset accounts can help you to bucket your savings. This can help you manage your budget if you're saving for a few big things (like another property, a holiday, a wedding or a new car).
Having multiple offset accounts linked to your home loan ensures that all of your savings are working towards reducing the interest paid on your home loan.
It is important to note that if your offset account balance exceeds your home loan account balance, you won’t be paid interest on the excess amount. This excess amount also is not offsetting any interest payable on your home loan account.
To help you complete your home loan application, make sure you have the following information on hand:
- documents relating to your income, including payslips or income statements
- your existing home loan statements and contract if applicable
- details of any debts you currently hold, including balances, limits and monthly repayments
- access to your transaction history – this will help you determine your monthly living expenses such as groceries, utilities and insurances.
- current email address and mobile phone number so you can safely use your account online and in Macquarie Mobile Banking
- identity documents - some documents may need to be certified
Once you’ve completed an application with your broker or home loan specialist, we can (in most cases) provide you with a pre-approval within one business day if your application qualifies. Once you’re successful with a property and provide us with all required documentation, we work quickly to provide you with unconditional approval and open your home loan account.
This timing depends on how quickly we can verify your identity, assess your application, and transfer security.
We’ll let you know by email if your application is successful and then work with your solicitor or representative to arrange the settlement. Once completed we’ll let you know when your account is open and ready to use.
If you have any questions about the status of your application, talk to your broker or your home loan specialist.
The difference between a fixed-rate home loan and a variable rate home loan is in the interest rate structure. With a fixed-rate home loan, the interest rate remains constant for a set period, typically one to five years.
At the end of the five years, the loan will usually switch to a variable rate. In contrast, a variable rate home loan has an interest rate that can change, usually in response to market conditions. This means that your repayments can fluctuate over time, potentially increasing or decreasing based on changes in interest rates.
Macquarie offers flexible options, with the ability to split your loan between variable and fixed interest rates to suit your circumstances.
Please note: You can’t have the entirety of your offset home loan assigned to a fixed rate. You must have at least $20k of your offset home loan assigned to a variable interest rate.
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Rate applies for new loans when you borrow up to 60% of the property value with a principal and interest repayment variable rate loan. Subject to change without notice.
The comparison rates are based on a loan for $150,000 and a term of 25 years. WARNING: 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 cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.
Open up to 10 offset accounts per variable loan account if you have an individual or joint borrower home loan. Company and trust borrowers can open up to 4 offset accounts which must be opened at application. Offset accounts cannot be linked to fixed rate loan accounts. For split loans, with a fixed and variable rate portion, the variable rate loan account must have a minimum limit of $20,000 to qualify for an offset account.
The Offset Home Loan Facility fee is payable in exchange for the ability to open and link offset accounts. The fee is payable in two equal instalments every 6 months per facility. The first fee is payable 6 months after your settlement date, then the Offset Home Loan Facility fee is payable every 6 months thereafter (unless you switch your loan to a Basic Home Loan).
Fixed rate loans may be subject to significant break costs. Please refer to the loan contracts for terms and conditions regarding break costs. At the end of the fixed rate period, the interest rate will revert to the discount variable rate applicable at that time.
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