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Home loansBank updated 9 Oct 2026

At a glance

Variable (owner occ. P&I)
7.45%7.50% comparison
Fixed
1 yr 6.24%, 2 yrs 6.34%, 3 yrs 6.54%
Max LVR
97%
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: 7.45%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% LVR7.45%5.93%SCCU's BROKER HOME LOAN6.38%of 104 institutions101st lowest of 104
1-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.24%5.99%Northern Inland Credit Union Ltd.'s Value Home Loan - Fixed 12M6.59%of 82 institutions4th lowest of 82, level with 2 others
2-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.34%6.09%BankVic's Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2 years6.62%of 84 institutions6th lowest of 84, level with 3 others
3-year fixed home loanOwner occupier, principal & interest, 80% LVR6.54%6.24%Credit Union SA's 3-Year Fixed 40 Year Home Loan Package6.69%of 80 institutions23rd lowest of 80, level with 2 others

Rates

Every rate The Capricornian publishes for this home loan, 7 in all.

Variable and fixed, at 80% LVR

Owner occupier, principal and interest, the lowest rate for each

  1. Variabletypical 6.38%7.45%
  2. 1 yr fixedtypical 6.59%6.24%
  3. 2 yrs fixedtypical 6.62%6.34%
  4. 3 yrs fixedtypical 6.69%6.54%
This home loanTypical lender's best
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed≤80% LVR6.24%7.00%Aged 18 years or older
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I1 yr fixed80–97% LVR6.49%7.03%Aged 18 years or older
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed≤80% LVR6.34%6.95%Aged 18 years or older
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I2 yrs fixed80–97% LVR6.59%7.00%Aged 18 years or older
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed≤80% LVR6.54%6.94%Aged 18 years or older
FixedComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I3 yrs fixed80–97% LVR6.79%7.02%Aged 18 years or older
VariableComparison rate based on $150,000 loan over 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan a…Owner occupied, P&I-$50,000+7.45%7.50%Aged 18 years or older

Fees

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

  1. When you take it out$600Establishment Fee
  2. While you hold itNo fee published
  3. When you close it or pay it off$300Mortgage Discharge Fee

When you take it out1

  • Establishment Fee

    Includes one valuation up to the cost of $300 - Excludes additional valuation costs and solicitors costs to prepare mortgage documents and settlement fees.

    $600

When particular things happen6

  • Arrears Fees - 2nd and Subsequent Reminder Letter Fee

    Applies when you fail to make your contracted repayments by the repayment due date.

    $20
  • Arrears Fees - Default Notice Fee

    If you don’t make your payment after a period of time in arrears, you will be issued with a default notice.

    $40
  • Arrears Fees - Reminder call fee

    Applies when you fail to make your contracted repayments by the repayment due date.

    $5
  • Contract Variation & Consent Fee

    A fee is charged when a member applies to vary their loan conditions

    $400
  • Fixed Rate Lock Fee - The Fee is 0.15% of the amount of credit or a minimum of $395.

    Allows you to secure a guaranteed fixed interest rate to protect you against potential interest rate increases that may occur during the settlement period of your loan. The fee will guarantee the Int…

    From $395
  • Further Advance Establishment Fee

    Includes one valuation up to the cost of $300 - Excludes additional valuation costs and solicitors costs to prepare mortgage documents and settlement fees.

    $400

When you close it or pay it off1

  • Mortgage Discharge Fee

    This fee is payable in addition to solicitors fees, registration, searches and other third party fees that may apply.

    $300

Other fees1

  • Fixed Rate Break Cost

    You may have to pay this if you pay your loan off in full, make an early or extra repayment above $10,000 p.a, or make certain other changes to your loan, during any fixed-rate period.

    From $0

Features

Offset accountRedrawExtra repaymentsInstant paymentsPayIDDigital banking
  • Interest Only option available on request

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Individuals must be citizens or permanent residents of Australia.
  • Amount from $50,000, no maximum
  • Maximum LVR 97%
  • You will need to become a member of the Credit Union before The Capricornian can accept a loan application.

Published by The Capricornian under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 9 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.