Defence Bank LimitedUltimate Essentials Variable
The cream of the crop when it comes to our range of home loans on offer.
At a glance
- Variable (owner occ. P&I)
- 7.04%7.13% comparison
- Max LVR
- 95%
- Annual fee
- $96
- 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.
| Rate | This home loan | Best anywhere | Typical institution | Where it sits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Variable home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR | 7.04% | 5.93%SCCU's BROKER HOME LOAN | 6.38%of 104 institutions | 94th lowest of 104 |
Rates
Every rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this home loan, 3 in all.
| Type | Applies to | Term | Band | Rate | Comparison | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VariableUltimate Variable rate & loans under $250k. | Owner occupied, P&I | - | - | 7.04% | 7.13% | - |
| VariableUltimate Variable rate for loans $250k - $750k. | Owner occupied, P&I | - | - | 7.04% | 7.13% | - |
| VariableUltimate Variable rate for loans over $750k. | Owner occupied, P&I | - | - | 7.04% | 7.13% | - |
Fees
3 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.
While you hold it1
- Ultimate Package Annual Fee
Payable initially upon settlement of the property and then annually on the anniversary of the date on which the first annual package fee was paid when the loan is linked to the Ultimate Package.
$96 a year
When particular things happen2
- Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter)
Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to arrears on a loan
$20 - Default notice (enforcement notice)
Payable each time we send you a notice relating to default on a loan
$20
Features
- Australia-based Contact Centre
- Home Loan Consultants
- Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme
- Loan Portability
- No application or establishment fees.
- No monthly fees.
- Split Loan Facility
- Fixed rate option available
- interest only available.
Eligibility and limits
- Residency: Australian residents only.
- Maximum LVR 95%
- 18
- Lending criteria.
- Purpose.
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Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 14 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.