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Ultimate Essentials Investor Variable

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

Home loansBank updated 14 Oct 2026

At a glance

Variable (investor P&I)
7.14%
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.

This home loan: 7.14%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% LVR7.14%5.94%AAA Financial Corporation's Portfolio Loan6.59%of 104 institutions88th lowest of 104, level with 2 others

Rates

Every rate Defence Bank Limited publishes for this home loan, 3 in all.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableInvestor Ultimate Package variable $250k - $750kInvestment, P&I--7.14%7.23%-
VariableInvestor Ultimate Package variable over $750kInvestment, P&I--7.14%7.23%-
VariableInvestor Ultimate Package variable under $250kInvestment, P&I--7.14%7.23%-

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

Offset accountRedrawExtra repaymentsDigital banking
  • No application or establishment fees.
  • No monthly fees.
  • Loan Portability
  • Split Loan Facility
  • Fixed or Variable Options
  • Construction (interest only) available.
  • Australia-based Contact Centre
  • Home Loan Consultants

Eligibility and limits

  • Residency: Australian Residents only
  • Maximum LVR 95%
  • 18
  • Lending criteria

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.