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Home loansLender updated 6 Oct 2026

At a glance

Variable (owner occ. P&I)
6.13%6.13% comparison
Max LVR
80%
Features
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: 6.23%Every other institution's lowest, 101 in all

Owner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR. One dot per institution, at its lowest variable home loan rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis home loanBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
Variable home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.23%5.69%AAA Financial Corporation's Portfolio Loan6.36%of 102 institutions26th lowest of 102

Rates

Every rate Homestar Finance publishes for this home loan, 4 in all.

Variable rate by LVR

Owner occupier, principal and interest, the lowest rate published for each band of the loan's share of the property's value

  1. ≤70%6.13%
  2. 70–80%6.23%
Variable rate for the band
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableOwner occupied, Interest only-≤70% LVR, $50,000–$3,500,0006.33%6.33%-
VariableOwner occupied, Interest only-70–80% LVR, $50,000–$3,500,0006.43%6.43%-
VariableOwner occupied, P&I-≤70% LVR, $50,000–$3,500,0006.13%6.13%-
VariableOwner occupied, P&I-70–80% LVR, $50,000–$3,500,0006.23%6.23%-

Fees

5 fees published, grouped by when they're charged.

  1. When you take it outUp to $244.202 fees, each listed below
  2. While you hold itNo fee published
  3. When you close it or pay it off$595Discharge Administration Fee

When you take it out2

  • Valuation Fee

    The minimum cost will be covered, any additional expenses incurred due to travel or properties greater than $1m in value may incur a fee

    $0 to $0
  • Valuation Fee

    Metro Locations under $1m - Construction Only

    $244.20

When particular things happen2

  • Loan Account Variation Fee

    This fee is applicable for Standard Loans

    $150
  • Loan Facility Variation Fee

    This fee is applicable for Standard Loans

    $300

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Discharge Administration Fee

    This fee is applicable for Standard Loans

    $595

Features

RedrawExtra repaymentsDigital bankingDigital wallet payments - Google Pay and Apple Pay
  • Cash out
  • Multiple loan splits
  • Pay anyone, BPAY

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Customer is either an Australian Citizen or a Permanent Resident of Australia
  • Available to individuals
  • Maximum LVR 80%
  • Minimum balance $50,000
  • Customer provide sufficient security in accordance with our lending eligibility criteria
  • Customer needs a guarantor who supports the loan also meets our lending eligibility criteria
  • Customer meets our lending eligibility criteria
  • Maximum Loan Term: 360 months

Published by Homestar Finance Pty Ltd under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 6 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.