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CommSec Margin Loan

CommSec Margin Loan allows investors to borrow money to invest, by using their existing shares, ETFs, managed funds, and/or cash as security.

Margin loansBank updated 23 Sept 2026
At a glance
Fixed
9.15%
Variable
9.65%
Loan size
$20,000 to no maximum
Upfront fee
$0
§ 01 — Rates · 9
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Fixed1 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Yearly in AdvanceInvestment · Interest only1 yr fixed9.15%
Fixed1 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Monthly in ArrearsInvestment · Interest only1 yr fixed9.20%
Fixed2 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Yearly in AdvanceInvestment · Interest only2 yrs fixed9.20%
Fixed2 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Monthly in ArrearsInvestment · Interest only2 yrs fixed9.25%
Fixed3 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Yearly in AdvanceInvestment · Interest only3 yrs fixed9.25%
Fixed3 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Monthly in ArrearsInvestment · Interest only3 yrs fixed9.30%
Fixed5 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Yearly in AdvanceInvestment · Interest only5 yrs fixed9.30%
Fixed5 Year Fixed Rate - Paid Monthly in ArrearsInvestment · Interest only5 yrs fixed9.35%
VariableVariable Rate - Paid Monthly in ArrearsInvestment · Interest only9.65%
§ 02 — Fees · 8
FeeTypeAmountWhenNotes
Dishonour feeEvent$30Any direct debit rejection will incur a fee of $30. This fee will be charged to the loan account at the time of the rejection or on termination of the loan facility.
Early repayment adjustment and administrative fee on fixed rate loansEventVariesDepends on amount of loan and interest rate movements
Government tax or dutyEventVaries
Off Market Transfer FeeEvent$54A fee of $54.00 per security is applicable when completing an Off Market Transfer.
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) Registration Fee (Government fee payable when the Security Interest is registered, or registration is amended)EventVariesGovernment fee, payable when the Security Interest is registered, or registration is amended
Trust deed investigation feeEvent$200A minimum fee of approximately $200 will apply for Trust Deed Investigation if a Trust is the borrower or security provider to the loan and the Trust's total loan exposure to the Bank will be greater…
Account Keeping FeePeriodicNo fee
Application Fee for individual and company applicantsUpfrontNo fee
§ 03 — Features
  • · A wide range of shares, ETFs, and managed funds in the Approved Securities List, allowing investors to borrow money to accelerate their wealth creation and diversify their investment portfolio, using…
  • · A Regular Gearing Plan, allowing borrowers to combine the power of gearing with the discipline of regular savings, to help build wealth over the long term.
  • · Flexible interest rate and repayment options, with no minimum balance requirements
  • · Integration with award-winning CommSec trading platform. CommSec provides borrowers all the tools to monitor portfolio's performance, including online summaries, gearing ratios, loan statements, noti…
§ 04 — Eligibility & limits
  • · Minimum age 18
  • · Residency: Australian Permanent Resident
  • · Minimum income $50,000
  • · Amount $20,000 to no maximum
  • · Maximum LVR 90%
  • · Applicants can apply as an individual, joint individuals, Australian trust (excluding Self Managed Super Fund and Minor Trust) or Australian registered or incorporated company.
  • · Able to demonstrate the ability to meet borrowing commitments.

Published by CommBank under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 23 Sept 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.