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Defence Bank Limited

Ultimate Essentials Fixed

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
Fixed
1 yr 6.39% · 2 yrs 6.49% · 3 yrs 6.55% · 4 yrs 6.55% · 5 yrs 6.55%
Max LVR
95%
Annual fee
$96
Features
extra repayments
§ 01 — Rates · 5
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedUltimate Package fixed (OO)Owner occupied · P&I1 yr fixed6.39%6.88%
FixedUltimate Package fixed (OO)Owner occupied · P&I2 yrs fixed6.49%6.86%
FixedUltimate Package fixed (OO)Owner occupied · P&I3 yrs fixed6.55%6.84%
FixedUltimate Package fixed (OO)Owner occupied · P&I4 yrs fixed6.55%6.82%
FixedUltimate Package fixed (OO)Owner occupied · P&I5 yrs fixed6.55%6.80%
§ 02 — Fees · 5
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter)Event$20Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to arrears on a loan
Break cost feeEventNo feePayable before expiry of any period when interest rate is fixed on any portion of loan due to loan being repaid, interest becoming variable or default. We calculate the ‘break cost’ using the followi…
Default notice (enforcement notice)Event$20Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to a default on a loan
Ultimate Package Annual FeePeriodic$96Every 1 yrPayable 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
Rate lock feeUpfront0.15% of balanceWhen you ask us to lock in a fixed, or guaranteed, rate of interest on a home loan. The amount of this fee is 0.15% of the fixed interest rate loan amount.
§ 03 — Features
Extra repaymentsDigital banking
  • · Loan Portability
  • · No application or establishment fees.
  • · No monthly fees.
  • · Split Loan Facility
  • · Fixed rate option available
  • · Home Loan Consultants
  • · Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme
§ 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.