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Defence Bank Limited

Ultimate Essentials Variable

The cream of the crop when it comes to our range of home loans on offer.

Home loansBank updated 20 May 2026
At a glance
Variable (owner occ. P&I)
6.74% · 6.84% comparison
Max LVR
95%
Annual fee
$96
Features
offset, redraw, extra repayments
§ 01 — Rates · 3
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableUltimate Variable rate for loans over $750k.Owner occupied · P&I6.74%6.84%
VariableUltimate Variable rate for loans $250k - $750k.Owner occupied · P&I6.79%6.88%
VariableUltimate Variable rate & loans under $250k.Owner occupied · P&I6.84%6.93%
§ 02 — Fees · 3
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter)Event$20Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to arrears on a loan
Default notice (enforcement notice)Event$20Payable each time we send you a notice relating to default on a loan
Ultimate Package Annual FeePeriodic$96Every 1 yrPayable 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.
§ 03 — Features
Offset accountRedrawExtra repaymentsDigital banking
  • · 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.
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Residency: Australian residents only.
  • · Maximum LVR 95%
  • · 18
  • · Lending criteria.
  • · Purpose.

Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 20 May 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.