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Residential Construction

Our residential Construction Loans are tailored for individuals with dreams of constructing a new home, whether it’s for personal use, investment, or expanding your existing residence. The residential construction loans cater for both PAYG and self-employed borrowers. Whether you’re planning to build your dream home or invest in new properties, our loans aim to provide the financial support you need to bring your construction projects to life.

Home loansRates on applicationLender updated 28 Oct 2026

At a glance

Pricing
Rates on application
Variable (owner occ. P&I)
8.59%, 8.92% comparison
Variable (investor P&I)
8.59%
Max LVR
80%
Annual fee
$180
Features
redraw, extra repayments

Rates

The one rate La Trobe Financial publishes for this home loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableReverting interest rate may differ on completion of the construction periodP&I--8.59%8.92%-

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
29 Oct 2026Variable, P&I8.49%8.59%up 0.10

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates La Trobe Financial publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

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

  1. When you take it out1.25% of transactionApplication Fee
  2. While you hold it$15 a monthMonthly Account Fee
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo fee published

When you take it out1

  • Application Fee
    1.25% of transaction

While you hold it1

  • Monthly Account Fee
    $15 a month

Features

RedrawExtra repaymentsGuarantor optionDigital banking

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Available to Australian residents only
  • Employment: Available to customers who are either PAYG or self-employed
  • Amount $100,000 to $50,000,000
  • Maximum LVR 80%
  • Product only available for to-be-constructed dwellings by a registered builder
  • Interest rate and LVR may differ depending on security property size and location
  • Loan terms up to 30 years

Published by La Trobe Financial under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 28 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.