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Home Equity Loan

Our Home Equity Loan allows you to fund home improvements, renovations, purchase a car or for another worthwhile need, by borrowing against the equity in your existing residential property.

Home loansBank updated 15 Oct 2026

At a glance

Variable (owner occ. P&I)
8.49%9.97% comparison
Variable (investor P&I)
8.49%
Max LVR
90%
Annual fee
$120
Features
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: 8.49%Every other institution's lowest, 103 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% LVR8.49%5.93%SCCU's BROKER HOME LOAN6.38%of 104 institutions101st lowest of 104
Investor variable home loanInvestment, principal & interest, 80% LVR8.49%5.94%AAA Financial Corporation's Portfolio Loan6.59%of 104 institutions101st lowest of 104

Rates

The one rate Queensland Country Bank publishes for this home loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableComparison Rate calculated on a secured loan of $150,000 over a 25 year term based on monthly repayments.P&I--8.49%9.97%-

Rate changes

One change logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
15 Oct 2026Variable, P&I8.24%8.49%up 0.25

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Queensland Country Bank publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

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

  1. When you take it outUp to $2503 fees, each listed below
  2. While you hold it$10 a monthLoan Maintenance Fee
  3. When you close it or pay it offNo fee published

When you take it out3

  • Document Fee
    $250
  • Establishment Fee
    $250
  • Val Fee - PropertyHub
    $50

While you hold it1

  • Loan Maintenance Fee
    $10 a month

When particular things happen3

  • Arrears Letter Fee - Default Notice prior to Enforcement
    $70
  • Arrears Letter Fee - Second Arrears Letter
    $40
  • Mortgage Settlement Fee

    Payable on payout of your mortgage loan to prepare the release of mortgage - waived if paid out due to sale or with own funds

    $450

Other fees2

  • Lenders Mortgage Insurance

    Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply on loans if the Loan to Valuation Ratio (LVR) exceeds 80%.

    Varies
  • Other Credit Fees

    Refer to our Fees and Charges brochure for information on other fees and charges which may apply.

    Varies

Features

Extra repaymentsDigital banking
  • Payments can be arranged weekly, fortnightly or monthly.
  • Loan Terms up to 10 Years.
  • Available for owner-occupied and investment loans.

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Loans are available to members of the bank who are permanent residents of Australia and currently live in Australia.
  • Available to individuals
  • Maximum LVR 90%

Published by Queensland Country Bank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 15 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.