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Standard Variable Rate Home Loan (Investment)

A competitive variable rate home loan with access to offset and an extensive range of features.

Home loansBank updated 9 Oct 2026

At a glance

Variable (investor P&I)
6.79%
Max LVR
95%
Annual fee
$33
Features
offset, redraw, 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: 6.94%Every other institution's lowest, 103 in all

Investment, principal & interest, 80% LVR. One dot per institution, at its lowest investor variable home loan rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis home loanBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
Investor variable home loanInvestment, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.94%5.94%AAA Financial Corporation's Portfolio Loan6.59%of 104 institutions80th lowest of 104, level with one other

Rates

Every rate CommBank publishes for this home loan, 10 in all.

Variable rate by LVR

Investment, principal and interest, the lowest rate published for each band of the loan's share of the property's value

  1. ≤60%6.79%
  2. 60–70%6.84%
  3. 70–80%6.94%
  4. 80–90%7.29%
  5. 90–95%8.09%
Variable rate for the band
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
DiscountDigi Pricing Campaign adjustment: At least 10bps off the advertised LVR-tiered price guarantee for eligible new accounts.Investment, P&I--0.10%-Minimum lending amount must be greater than $150,000.; Not limited to online-only; also available through other channels
VariableInvestment - Interest Only repayment type with PackageInvestment, Interest only-≤60% LVR, $10,000+7.05%7.25%-
VariableInvestment - Interest Only repayment type with PackageInvestment, Interest only-60–70% LVR, $10,000+7.10%7.30%-
VariableInvestment - Interest Only repayment type with PackageInvestment, Interest only-70–80% LVR, $10,000+7.20%7.40%-
VariableInvestment - Interest Only repayment type with PackageInvestment, Interest only-80–90% LVR, $10,000+7.55%7.75%-
VariableInvestment - Principal and Interest repayment type with PackageInvestment, P&I-≤60% LVR, $10,000+6.79%7.16%-
VariableInvestment - Principal and Interest repayment type with PackageInvestment, P&I-60–70% LVR, $10,000+6.84%7.21%-
VariableInvestment - Principal and Interest repayment type with PackageInvestment, P&I-70–80% LVR, $10,000+6.94%7.31%-
VariableInvestment - Principal and Interest repayment type with PackageInvestment, P&I-80–90% LVR, $10,000+7.29%7.66%-
VariableInvestment - Principal and Interest repayment type with PackageInvestment, P&I-90–95% LVR, $10,000+8.09%8.45%-

Rate changes

9 changes logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, Interest only, ≤60% LVR, $10,000+6.80%7.05%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, Interest only, 60–70% LVR, $10,000+6.85%7.10%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, Interest only, 70–80% LVR, $10,000+6.95%7.20%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, Interest only, 80–90% LVR, $10,000+7.30%7.55%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, P&I, ≤60% LVR, $10,000+6.54%6.79%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, P&I, 60–70% LVR, $10,000+6.59%6.84%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, P&I, 70–80% LVR, $10,000+6.69%6.94%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, P&I, 80–90% LVR, $10,000+7.04%7.29%up 0.25
9 Oct 2026Variable, Investment, P&I, 90–95% LVR, $10,000+7.84%8.09%up 0.25

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

Fees

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

While you hold it2

  • Annual Service Fee

    Payable if your home loan is with the former State Bank of Victoria and the terms and conditions state the fee is required.

    $33 a year
  • Home Loan Package Fee

    The fee is charged annually to your nominated account when your home loan has package benefits included under the Wealth Package (non-broker customers only) or Mortgage Advantage (broker customers on…

    $395 a year

If a payment is late or fails1

  • Late Payment Fee

    For home loans - If your account falls into arrears, you will be charged a late payment fee. The fee is payable on the fifth business day after the monthly repayment due date. We will continue to cha…

    $20 5 days after it's due

When particular things happen12

  • Trust Investigation Fee and UTC Clause 2.1

    To be advised when we calculate the fee. Payable if we incur investigation cost for loans involving a Trust. This fee applies even if we don't give you a loan. (Refer to UTC Clause 2.1)

    Varies
  • Voucher Fee

    $4 per voucher (minimum charge $12) or $60 per hour spent to retrieve voucher(s). Payable if you ask us to retrieve a voucher (i.e. deposit, credit or debit slips) that records a transaction on the L…

    From $12
  • Additional Security Fee

    Payable if we require you to provide more than one security (i.e. the security used to support the repayment of the loan), and one or more of these securities is 'new' i.e. does not already secure an…

    $150
  • Early Repayment Fee Payable on SVR and Base Variable Rate (approved before 1 November 1996)

    Payable if you : repay the loan early, in full or by lump sum payment; or refinance your loan internally or externally.

    Varies
  • Progressive Drawing Fee

    Payable when the Bank makes a number of progressive payments to fund your loan amount. Payable at your final drawing. Fee is applied per drawing.

    $75
  • Security Guarantee Fee

    Payable if a guarantor is listed on the loan schedule. Fee is applied per borrower.

    $200
  • Security Substitution Fee

    Payable if you ask us to substitute one of your securities with another.

    $300
  • Settlement Cheque Fee

    Payable if you require additional cheques (more than two) to fund / settle the loan. Fee applied per cheque.

    $30
  • Settlement Fee (Discharge)

    Payable if you discharge the loan, i.e. either sell part or all of the Security Property or refinance your Loan with another credit provider.

    $350
  • Settlement Fee

    $150 if the disclosure date in the contract is before 03/02/12. Payable regardless of whether we attend settlement or not, when the Bank or our representatives, arranges the funding of the loan.

    $200
  • Stop Payment Notice Fee

    Payable if you ask us to stop payment on a cheque you have written. Fee is applied per request.

    $15
  • Periodical Payments or Transfers

    $1.80 plus transfer fee, bank cheque fee and postage as applicable. Payable if you arrange a periodical payment or ask us to transfer funds.

    From $1.80

Other fees1

  • Lenders' Mortgage Insurance/Low Deposit Premium

    Lenders' Mortgage Insurance (LMI) or Low Deposit Premium (LDP) may apply where there is an increased risk associated with a home loan. The circumstances of your loan determine whether a loan will inc…

    Varies

Features

Offset accountRedrawExtra repaymentsGuarantor optionDigital banking
  • You can apply to top up your home loan by an additional $10,000 or more - subject to equity in your property and our approval.
  • Ability to switch your loan or repayment type, for example switching from a Standard Variable Rate to a Fixed Rate home loan or switch from Principal and Interest repayments to Interest Only payments.
  • Ability to split your loan balance into multiple loan accounts to take advantage of both fixed and variable rate home loans. This gives you the flexibility to structure your home loan to suit your in…
  • Enjoy home loan interest rate discounts, and waivers on certain fees (subject to eligibility criteria). To receive these benefits your home loan must be receiving Package benefits under the Wealth Pa…
  • This loan can be used for the purposes of investment property purchases, refinancing your existing home loan, purchasing of vacant land (non-commercial), personal needs (e.g. home renovations, consol…
  • This loan cannot be used for business purposes
  • 1-30 years (Subject to our approval)

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: CITIZEN, PERMANENT_RESIDENT
  • Available to individuals
  • Available to businesses
  • Amount from $250,000, no maximum
  • Maximum LVR 95%
  • Opening balance $10,000
  • Applications for home loans are subject to the Bank's normal credit approval.

Published by CommBank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 9 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.