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Fixed IO Home Loan

BCU Bank's Fixed Rate Home Loan offers you the peace of mind of a fixed interest rate with interest only repayments for one to five years, while still allowing extra repayments up to $25,000 during the fixed term.

Home loansBank updated 23 Sept 2026
At a glance
Max LVR
90%
Features
extra repayments
§ 01 — Rates · 5
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedOwner occupiedOwner occupied · Interest only1 yr fixed6.37%6.27%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.
FixedOwner occupiedOwner occupied · Interest only2 yrs fixed6.37%6.28%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.
FixedOwner occupiedOwner occupied · Interest only3 yrs fixed6.79%6.42%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.
FixedOwner occupiedOwner occupied · Interest only4 yrs fixed6.84%6.48%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.
FixedOwner occupiedOwner occupied · Interest only5 yrs fixed6.89%6.55%Rate available to existing customers.; Rate available for new accounts.; Rate available to new customers.
§ 02 — Fees · 25
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Caveat Withdrawal Settlement FeeEvent$160With settlement per document. When we are requested to remove a caveat lodged on a title.
Title Consent FeeEvent$150Payable when we are requested to consent to a change relating to your title.
Withdrawal of Caveat Non-Settlement FeeEvent$55Without settlement per document. When we are requested to remove a caveat lodged on a title.
Discharge of Mortgage FeeExit$395Charged for the preparation of documents for the discharge of mortgage. Each additional security discharged is $195, please refer to website for details.
Collection Agent Administration FeeLate payment$10090 days after duePayable when you are in arrears for more than 90 days and we choose to engage an external collection agent.
Default Notification FeeLate paymentVaries46 days after duePayable at cost when we issue a default notice because you are in default under the contract.
Late Payment Notification FeeLate payment$511 days after dueWhen payment to a home loan becomes overdue by 11 and 30 days.
Management Administration FeeLate payment$5090 days after dueWhen payment to a home loan becomes overdue by more than 90 days.
Default Interest RateOtherVariesA default rate may be charged on any overdue amount if you fail to pay the amount due under the loan contract by its due date. The default rate is 2% per annum above the Annual Percentage Rate applyi…
GOVT Discharge of MortgageOtherVariesThis fee is payable to the bank in reimbursement of Government charges relating to discharge of mortgage on the security property. Amounts are set by the land titles office by each state or territory.
GOVT Registration of MortgageOtherVariesThis fee is payable to the bank in reimbursement of Government charges relating to registration of mortgage on the security property. Amounts are set by the land titles office by each state or territ…
Legal FeeOtherVariesPayable at cost when legal advice or services are required over the life of the loan.
Lender Mortgage InsuranceOtherVariesLMI is insurance that protects the bank if the borrower/s are unable to make home loan repayments. LMI is required when a borrowers deposit is generally less than 20% of the property value plus other…
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) ChargesOtherVariesPayable when we have to register or release of any documents relating to a security electronically, request information or we process a financial settlement using PEXA. Fees are applied as charged by…
Third Party Document Production FeeOtherVariesPayable at cost if the Bank incurs costs or had to pay a third party in connection with something that needs to be done under the Loan or Security.
Title Search FeeOtherVariesThis fee is payable to the bank in reimbursement of costs incurred for obtaining title searches on the security property.
Statement Retrieval FeeReplacement$2.50Fee applies for statements over 12 months old. Payable on request to issue a copy of a previously issued statement.
Document Preparation FeeUpfront$300Fee for preparation of loan contracts charged at the time of funding or settlement of the loan
Loan Establishment FeeUpfrontNo feeNo fee for establishment or top-up of the home loan.
Rate Lock FeeUpfront$650Optional fee for locking in an interest rate on fixed home loans for upto 3 months.
Valuation FeeUpfrontNo feeFirst valuation is free. Additional valuations are charged to you at the cost we have incurred.
Fixed Home Loan Break CostsVariationVariesMay be payable if you pay your loan off in full, make an early or extra repayment, or make certain other changes to your loan, during any fixed-rate period. Amount is calculated specifically related…
Fixed Rate Adjustment CostsVariationVariesMay be payable if you pay your loan off in full, make an early or extra repayment, or make certain other changes to your loan, during any fixed-rate period. Amount is calculated specifically related…
Loan Account Switching FeeVariation$300Charged for switching your home loan to a different product on your request.
Loan Contract Variation FeeVariation$250Charged when we process a variation of your contract or any security such as; substitution, partial release, additional or transfer of security, amendment to the term of a loan or a loan account.
§ 03 — Features
Extra repaymentsGuarantor optionInstant paymentsDigital banking
  • · Flexible loan structuring options may be available, including the ability to request to split your loan into fixed and variable components, subject to approval and product eligibility.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 18
  • · Residency: At least one applicant must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian permanent resident. Income for non-permanent residents isn't included. Australian's living overseas are eligible only if they had prior lending with PNL.
  • · Available to individuals
  • · Amount $20,000 to $5,000,000
  • · Maximum LVR 90%
  • · Credit eligibilty criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply.
  • · You must be or become a BCU Bank member

Published by BCU Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 23 Sept 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.