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BRIDGING HOME LOAN

Existing Home Owner requiring finance to buy a new home whilst in the process of selling their existing property.

Home loansBank updated 9 June 2026

At a glance

Features
offset, redraw, extra repayments

Rates

The one rate SCCU publishes for this home loan.

TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
VariableInterest Only variable rate loan with interest capitalised over the loan period of 6 months.Owner occupied, Interest only--7.58%7.38%-

Fees

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

When you take it out1

  • BRIDGING_LOAN_ESTABLISHMENT_FEE

    0.25% of loan amount charged upfront

    0.25% of balance

When you make a transaction2

  • PROPERTY_VALUATION_FEE

    This fee covers the cost of valuing your property. When valuation is required, cost may vary dependant on a number of factors. Cost will be confirmed prior to ordering.

    No fee
  • REDRAW_IN_BRANCH

    Charged if you access advance payment on your loan in-branch. Redraw available while on VARIABLE rates only

    $25

When particular things happen6

  • DIRECT_DEBIT_DISHONOUR

    Charged if your direct debit payment is dishonoured due to insufficient funds

    $15
  • HOME_LOAN_LEGAL_FEE

    A one off fee required to document and settle your loan.

    $430
  • HOME_LOAN_SECURITY_VARIATION

    When there is a variation made to the security used for an existing loan agreement. Charged per security.

    $300
  • LOAN_DISCHARGE_FEE

    This fee covers the costs associated with releasing your title and is charged per security discharged

    $150
  • LOAN_VARIATION

    When there is a variation made to the terms of an existing loan agreement. For example principal reduction, change to loan term.

    $150
  • RECONTRACTING_FEE

    Any amendments made to the loan after the loan contract has been created but before it has been funded will incur a fee.

    $150

Features

Offset accountRedrawExtra repayments
  • Access to funds for up to 6mths for the purchase of new property while awaiting sale or existing property

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident, with an Australian residential address
  • Available to individuals
  • Be able to meet SCCU assessment criteria and capacity demonstrated to repay the loan
  • Provide acceptable residential mortgage security which must be insured with SCCU noted as interested party

Published by Southern Cross Credit Union under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 9 June 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.