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Farm Management Deposit

A Farm Management Deposit which offers a fixed rate for terms up to 24 months.

Term depositsBank updated 1 Oct 2026

At a glance

Best rate
5.20% for 12m
12 months
5.20%
Min deposit
$1,000

How it compares

This term deposit 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 term deposit: 3.85%Every other institution's highest, 54 in all

Best rate for 3 months. One dot per institution, at its highest 3-month term deposit rate anyone can apply for; hover or tap a dot for its name.

RateThis term depositBest anywhereTypical institutionWhere it sits
3-month term depositBest rate for 3 months3.85%5.30%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit4.60%of 55 institutions43rd highest of 55
6-month term depositBest rate for 6 months4.60%5.47%Heartland Bank's Broker Term Deposit5.10%of 63 institutions49th highest of 63
12-month term depositBest rate for 12 months5.20%5.75%Suncorp Bank's Term Deposit5.30%of 65 institutions46th highest of 65, level with 6 others
2-year term depositBest rate for 2 years4.35%5.60%Judo Bank's Personal Term Deposits4.90%of 55 institutions40th highest of 55

Rates

Every rate The Mutual Bank publishes for this term deposit, 4 in all.

Its best rate at each term

  1. 3 motypical 4.60%3.85%
  2. 6 motypical 5.10%4.60%
  3. 1 yrtypical 5.30%5.20%
  4. 2 yrstypical 4.90%4.35%
This term depositTypical institution's best for the term
TypeApplies toTermBandRateComparisonConditions
Fixed-1 yr$1,000–$800,0005.20%-paid at maturity
Fixed-2 yrs$1,000–$800,0004.35%-paid every 1 yr
Fixed-3 mo$1,000–$800,0003.85%-paid at maturity
Fixed-6 mo$1,000–$800,0004.60%-paid at maturity

Rate changes

4 changes logged, newest first.

DateRateWasNowChange
2 Oct 2026Fixed, 1 yr, $1,000–$800,0005.10%5.20%up 0.10
2 Oct 2026Fixed, 2 yrs, $1,000–$800,0004.10%4.35%up 0.25
2 Oct 2026Fixed, 3 mo, $1,000–$800,0003.60%3.85%up 0.25
2 Oct 2026Fixed, 6 mo, $1,000–$800,0004.35%4.60%up 0.25

Each change is logged the night it appears in the rates Maitland Mutual Limited publishes. See how every lender answered the RBA on the rate tracker.

Fees

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

When you make a transaction5

  • ATM_OWNER_FEE

    This fee amount is disclosed at the time of the ATM transaction and charged by the ATM owner for an ATM transaction including an ATM enquiry.

    Varies
  • UNCLAIMED_MONIES_FEE

    The lessor $20.00 or account balance. Payable when an account is classified as dormant.

    $20
  • UNCLAIMED_MONIES_FEE

    The lessor $20.00 or account balance. Payable when an account is classified as dormant.

    $20
  • FOREIGN_CURRENCY_CONVERSION_SERVICE_FEE

    A 1% service fee on the Australian dollar equivalent is payable for foreign currency transactions using your Mutual Visa Debit Card.

    1.00% of transaction
  • PHYSICAL_FOREIGN_CURRENCY

    1% of Australian currency equivalent amount. Payable when physical foreign currency is issued or purchased.

    1.00% of transaction

When particular things happen6

  • CHEQUE_DISHONOUR

    A dishonoured cheque is a cheque that is not paid by the financial institution on which it is drawn. A dishonour fee will apply each time the cheque is presented for payment and dishonoured.

    $9
  • DIRECT_ENTRY_DISHONOUR

    Payable when a direct entry (inward and outward) is dishonoured.

    $9
  • DOCUMENT_FEE

    $60.00 per hour (subject to minimum $10.00 per copy). Payable if you request copies of documents such as withdrawal forms or statements, or you ask us to verify a transaction performed on your Accoun…

    $60
  • DORMANT_ACCOUNT_FEE

    This fee is charged to each of your Deposit Accounts closed due to dormancy. The lesser of $20.00 or the account balance.

    $20
  • MISCELLANEOUS_SERVICE_FEE

    $60.00 per hour. Payable if you request information not covered by the Document Fee.

    $60
  • OVERDRAWN_FEE

    If your Account is overdrawn, without our prior agreement, a fee will be charged each time this occurs. Penalty interest (at the rate disclosed on the Deposit Interest Rate Schedule) will also be cha…

    $9

Features

Digital banking
  • A certificate account only
  • Early redemption - 31 calendar days notice required

Eligibility and limits

  • Minimum age 18
  • Residency: Australian citizen or permanent resident, or as otherwise approved
  • Available to individuals
  • Minimum balance $1,000
  • Opening balance $1,000
  • Must acknowledge mandatory statement on the Farm Management scheme conditions
  • Linked account must be opened and maintained for fees and charges associated with this account

Published by Maitland Mutual Limited under the Consumer Data Right, last changed by them on 1 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.