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Basic Home Loan Fixed

Our Basic Home Loan is anything but, with a low rate, low fees and feel-good features. With the certainty of a fixed rate.

Home loansBank updated 28 Oct 2026
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At a glance

Fixed
1 yr 6.74%, 2 yrs 6.79%, 3 yrs 6.89%, 5 yrs 6.99%
Max LVR
95%
Annual fee
$0
Features
extra repayments

How it compares

This home loan in ink, against the best that every other institution publishes for anyone to apply for. Each figure is counted the same way for all of them.

This home loan: 6.74%Every other institution's lowest, 81 in all

Owner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR. One dot per institution, at its lowest 1-year fixed home loan rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis home loanBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
1-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.74%5.99%Northern Inland Credit Union Ltd.'s Value Home Loan - Fixed 12M6.59%of 82 institutions49th lowest of 82, level with 5 others
2-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.79%6.09%BankVic's Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2 years6.62%of 84 institutions51st lowest of 84, level with 6 others
3-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.89%6.24%Credit Union SA's 3-Year Fixed 40 Year Home Loan Package6.69%of 80 institutions52nd lowest of 80, level with 3 others
5-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.99%6.49%AMB Bank Product's 5 Year Fixed Rate Home Loan6.89%of 63 institutions38th lowest of 63, level with 4 others

Rates

Every rate Bank Australia publishes for this home loan, 20 in all.

Variable and fixed, at 80% LVR

Owner occupier, principal and interest, the lowest rate for each

  1. 1 yr fixedtypical 6.59%6.74%
  2. 2 yrs fixedtypical 6.62%6.79%
  3. 3 yrs fixedtypical 6.69%6.89%
  4. 5 yrs fixedtypical 6.89%6.99%
This home loanTypical lender's best
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedOwner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed≤60% LVR6.74%6.42%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed60–70% LVR6.74%6.42%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed70–80% LVR6.74%6.43%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed80–90% LVR7.04%6.69%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed>90% LVR7.04%6.92%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed≤60% LVR6.79%6.47%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed60–70% LVR6.79%6.47%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed70–80% LVR6.79%6.47%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed80–90% LVR7.04%6.72%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed>90.1% LVR7.09%6.94%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed≤60% LVR6.89%6.53%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed60–70% LVR6.89%6.53%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed70–80% LVR6.89%6.54%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed80–90% LVR7.19%6.80%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed>90% LVR7.19%6.99%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I5 yrs fixed≤60% LVR6.99%6.65%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I5 yrs fixed60–70% LVR6.99%6.65%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I5 yrs fixed70–80% LVR6.99%6.66%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I5 yrs fixed80–90% LVR7.29%6.93%-
FixedOwner occupied, P&I5 yrs fixed>90% LVR7.29%7.08%-

Rate changes

20 changes logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 1 yr fixed, ≤60% LVR6.34%6.74%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 1 yr fixed, 60–70% LVR6.34%6.74%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 1 yr fixed, 70–80% LVR6.34%6.74%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 1 yr fixed, 80–90% LVR6.64%7.04%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 1 yr fixed, >90% LVR6.64%7.04%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 2 yrs fixed, ≤60% LVR6.39%6.79%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 2 yrs fixed, 60–70% LVR6.39%6.79%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 2 yrs fixed, 70–80% LVR6.39%6.79%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 2 yrs fixed, 80–90% LVR6.64%7.04%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 2 yrs fixed, >90.1% LVR6.69%7.09%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 3 yrs fixed, ≤60% LVR6.49%6.89%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 3 yrs fixed, 60–70% LVR6.49%6.89%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 3 yrs fixed, 70–80% LVR6.49%6.89%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 3 yrs fixed, 80–90% LVR6.79%7.19%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 3 yrs fixed, >90% LVR6.79%7.19%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 5 yrs fixed, ≤60% LVR6.59%6.99%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 5 yrs fixed, 60–70% LVR6.59%6.99%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 5 yrs fixed, 70–80% LVR6.59%6.99%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 5 yrs fixed, 80–90% LVR6.89%7.29%up 0.40
19 Sept 2026Fixed, Owner occupied, P&I, 5 yrs fixed, >90% LVR6.89%7.29%up 0.40

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Bank Australia publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

8 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

  1. When you take it outVaries2 fees, each listed below
  2. While you hold itVaries2 fees, each listed below
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo fee published

When you take it out2

  • Home Loan Establishment Fee

    Payable for all mortgage secured loans to cover Bank Australia administration costs including preparing security documents.

    No fee
  • Rate Lock Fee

    Payable when you choose to lock in the fixed rate at application. 0.10% of the total fixed loan amount for approved home loan applications (minimum fee $50). This applies to 1, 2, 3 and 5 year Fixed…

    0.10% of balance

While you hold it2

  • Annual fee
    No fee
  • Monthly Fee
    No fee

When particular things happen4

  • 1st Valuation Fee
    No fee
  • Break Fee

    You may be required to pay a break fee if you pay your fixed loan off in full, make an early repayment or make certain other changes to your loan during any fixed period. The fee is calculated at the…

    $0 to $999,999.99
  • Mortgage Discharge Fee

    Payable when you discharge the mortgage. Statutory government registration fees will still apply.

    $275
  • Portability Fee- New Mortgage

    Payable when you request that a property securing a loan is replaced with a property that is a new security to Bank Australia.

    $500

Features

Extra repaymentsDigital banking
  • Make your loan repayments weekly, fortnightly or monthly
  • Welcoming a new family member to the family can place a pretty big strain on finances so we offer you the option of pausing your home loan repayments to give you some breathing space. This allows you…
  • Our Eco-Pause lets customers take a break from their mortgage repayments and redirect their money to eco upgrades such as solar panels, batteries and water tanks. With an eco-pause you can pause your…
  • Fixed rate lock; With our rate lock you can apply for a fixed interest rate on your home loan and lock in the rate while your home loan settles.
  • Split loan between variable and fixed is available

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: AU
  • Available to individuals
  • Amount from $10,000, no maximum
  • Maximum LVR 95%
  • Applications for loans are subject to the Bank's lending criteria.

Published by Bank Australia under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 28 Oct 2026. Figures are shown as the institution publishes them and can change without notice; confirm on their site before applying. The Finance Algorithm earns nothing from any product listed here.