Defence Bank LimitedUltimate Essentials I/O Fixed
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At a glance
- Max LVR
- 95%
- Annual fee
- $96
- Features
- extra repayments
Rates
Every rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this home loan, 5 in all.
| Type | Applies to | Term | Band | Rate | Comparison | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FixedUltimate Package fixed (INV IO) | Investment, Interest only | 1 yr fixed | - | 7.04% | 7.21% | - |
| FixedUltimate Package fixed (INV IO) | Investment, Interest only | 2 yrs fixed | - | 7.06% | 7.21% | - |
| FixedUltimate Package fixed (INV IO) | Investment, Interest only | 3 yrs fixed | - | 7.17% | 7.23% | - |
| FixedUltimate Package fixed (INV IO) | Investment, Interest only | 4 yrs fixed | - | 7.17% | 7.23% | - |
| FixedUltimate Package fixed (INV IO) | Investment, Interest only | 5 yrs fixed | - | 7.19% | 7.24% | - |
Rate changes
5 changes logged, newest first.
| Date | Rate | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct 2026 | Fixed, Investment, Interest only, 1 yr fixed | 6.69% | 7.04% | up 0.35 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Fixed, Investment, Interest only, 2 yrs fixed | 6.79% | 7.06% | up 0.27 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Fixed, Investment, Interest only, 3 yrs fixed | 6.85% | 7.17% | up 0.32 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Fixed, Investment, Interest only, 4 yrs fixed | 6.85% | 7.17% | up 0.32 |
| 27 Oct 2026 | Fixed, Investment, Interest only, 5 yrs fixed | 6.85% | 7.19% | up 0.34 |
Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Defence Bank publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.
Fees
5 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.
- When you take it out0.15% of balanceRate lock fee
- While you hold itUp to $962 fees, each listed below
- When you close it or pay it offNo fee published
When you take it out1
- Rate lock fee
When 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.
0.15% of balance
While you hold it2
- Default notice (enforcement notice)
When you ask us to lock in a fixed, or guaranteed, rate of interest on a home loan.
$20 - 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 - Break cost fee
Payable 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…
No fee
Features
- No application or establishment fees.
- No monthly fees.
- Split Loan Facility
- Fixed or Variable Options
- Australia-based Contact Centre
- Home Loan Consultants
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.