Lenders mortgage insurance is required for home loans over 80% LVR and is subject to approval. T&Cs, fees, charges and lending criteria apply. Rates displayed above are available for new owner-occupier borrowings of $150,000 and over with principal and interest repayments and a minimum deposit of 30% for Low Cost and No Frills Home Loans and 20% for the 3 Year Fixed and Qantas Points Home Loans. Investment loans, interest only repayments and deposits of less than these amounts are available for some loans (subject to approval). Different interest rates apply. Contact us for more details.
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A mortgage is a contract between you and a lender. In return for money lent to you to purchase a property, the lender will take a charge (or mortgage) over the property, as security for the borrowed funds.
If a borrower breaches the home loan contract terms set by the lender, for example not making the minimum home loan repayments, then the borrower can become in default to the lender.
The lender has the right to take your property if you fail to repay the money you’ve borrowed plus interest and any fees and charges.
The answer really depends on a range of factors, specifically your income, assets, liabilities and expenses. In most cases home loan lenders will lend up to 80% of the property value, but some lenders may allow you to borrow more if you are willing to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
Your 'borrowing power' represents the maximum loan amount a bank may offer you. This is determined by calculating how much disposable income you have remaining after your existing expenses are paid off. Expenses often include:
Understand your borrowing power using our borrowing power calculators.
The best rate home loan for you will depend on a range of different factors including:
There is no golden rule to finding the best bank for home loans. There are many different banks and lenders who offer a variety of loans. Depending on your individual circumstances, lifestyle and goals, it’s important to do your research and compare all your options before making a decision. In your research you could find that what appear to be some of the best rates for home loans, may in fact come with various ongoing fees and charges which can add up over the life of the loan.
When doing your research, it’s important to consider more than just which lenders have the lowest home loan rates. There are many factors that can influence your decision to pick a particular home loan including whether the loan has a variable or fixed rate. Different types of borrowers may benefit from variable and fixed loans, so it’s always recommended that you carefully consider all your home loan offers before committing to one.
A fixed home loan is a mortgage loan where the interest rate is locked for a specific period of time. This means that for the duration of that period of time, your repayments will not be affected by the official cash rate set by the Reserve Bank of Australia or shifting market conditions. A fixed home rate offers certainty for the fixed period, allowing borrowers to budget more accurately and plan their expenses over a longer period of time to ensure repayments are met.
Meanwhile, a variable home loan has an interest rate that may increase or decrease over time. Variable home loans generally provide borrowers with greater flexibility, with many of these types of loans offering borrowers options to pay additional sums to pay off their loan faster and to redraw surplus funds.
It can be a good idea to look for practical ways to shorten the lifespan of your loan - and cut down on interest in the process.
Here are some popular ways to pay off home loans faster and build equity in your home:
Increasing the frequency of your repayments could allow you to decrease the amount that future interest will be calculated on.
If your home loan allows you to make extra repayments, you could consider channelling more money into paying off your mortgage. Bonuses, gifts, and tax returns deposited into your mortgage account (or offset account, if you have this facility) could shorten the length of your home loan as paying extra means your loan will be repaid ahead of time and decrease the amount of interest you pay over the term of your loan.
Use our extra repayment calculator to find out how making additional repayments could reduce the interest payable on your mortgage.
Offset accounts work as a transaction account linked to your home loan. The money in that account ‘offsets’ daily against the balance of your loan. So, it reduces the interest you need to pay because interest is only charged on your net balance (i.e. your overall loan balance minus your offset account balance). In other words, the loan ‘thinks’ you've paid that money off your loan already, reducing the interest charged accordingly. Qudos Bank offers multiple offset accounts on most home loans, check with your lending specialist.
Cutting back on non-essential expenses is often a necessary first step to paying off your home loan faster. What these extra expenses look like will depend on you and your circumstances. However, preparing a budget can empower you to track your monthly spendings and identify expenses that you could realistically reduce.
Usually, home loan lenders will lend up to 80% of the property value. Saving a deposit equivalent to 20% of the purchase price of your ideal home is generally required.
However, some lenders may allow you to borrow with less of a deposit (say 15%, 10% or even 5% in some cases) if you are willing to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance.
LVR stands for Loan-to-Value Ratio. It’s the ratio of how much you borrow to how much the property is worth, expressed as a percentage. So, if your home costs $100,000 and you borrow $80,000, your LVR is 80%. In this example you would need to contribute $20,000 of your own money to purchase the property, giving you 20% equity in the property.
Banks like Qudos Bank use this ratio to assess the risk of a loan - a higher LVR may indicate a higher risk for the lender, while a lower LVR shows the borrower has more of their money invested in the purchase and may therefore present a lower risk to the lender.
Approved applicants only. Normal lending criteria, terms and conditions and fees and charges apply.
Lenders mortgage insurance is required for home loans over 80% LVR and is subject to approval.
For interest only loans, only monthly repayment option available. During an interest only period, your interest only payments will not reduce your loan balance. This may mean you pay more interest over the life of the loan.
You should read and consider the relevant terms and conditions (available on request) and our Financial Services Guide before deciding whether to obtain any of our financial products or services. Target Market Determination available here.
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Standard variable interest rate which your account will revert to after the introductory offer.
Intro variable rate applies to all transactions (including purchases, cash advances and balance transfers) for the first five months from the first date your account is approved and then reverts to the standard variable interest rate.
Annual fee charged upon account opening and annually thereafter.
Interest free days on purchases only apply if your account is paid in full by the due date each month. Excludes cash advances and BPAY transactions. Payment must be received by Qudos Bank by close of business.
Intro rate applies to all transactions (including purchases, cash advances and balance transfers) for the first five months from the first date your account is approved and then reverts to the standard variable interest rate.
Current standard variable interest rate is 12.84% p.a. for Visa Lifestyle, 16.35% p.a. for Visa Lifestyle Plus and 19.49% p.a. for Visa Platinum Credit Cards.
Intro rate applies to all transactions (including purchases, cash advances and balance transfers) for the first five months from the first date your account is approved and then reverts to the standard variable interest rate.
Current standard variable interest rate is 12.84% p.a.
Construction period is up to the date the final progress payment is made or 12 months from the date we first advance money to you, whichever is earliest.
Product deposit requirements vary, split options must meet the highest minimum deposit amount.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
Access the 24/7 Visa Premium Concierge service in Australia on 1800 639 607. For country contact numbers, terms and conditions and more information, click here.
AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 (trading as Allianz Global Assistance) under a binder from the insurer, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 has issued a group policy to Qudos Mutual Limited trading as Qudos Bank ABN 53 087 650 557 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 238 305, (Qudos Bank), which allows eligible Qudos Bank account holders and cardholders to claim under the group policy as a third party beneficiary by reason of the statutory operation of Section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). The eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of the group policy are set out in the Complimentary Travel Insurance Policy Information Booklet: Effective 22 May 2024 which may be amended from time to time. An excess may be deducted from any benefit paid. Qudos Bank does not guarantee this insurance.
A maximum amount of $150,000 applies for vehicles up to 3 years old and $75,000 for vehicles between 3 and 5 years old.
Eligible purchases do not include cash advances, ATO payments, Bpay, interest, balance transfers, fees and charges or traveller's cheques and foreign currencies - these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Credit Card Terms and Conditions. Qantas Points can be earned on a maximum of $200,000 of eligible purchases per customer for each 12 month period, commencing from the date your account is opened and each account anniversary thereafter (Eligible Transaction Cap), regardless of the number of Qudos Bank Platinum Credit Cards held by you.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
Selected Qantas products and services are the following items purchased directly from Qantas: Qantas passenger flights (with a QF flight number) Qantas Frequent Flyer and Qantas Club membership joining and annual fees. Excludes Jetstar, Qantas Holidays, Qantas branded non-airfare products and any Qantas products and services not purchased directly from Qantas, purchases from Qantas Freight, Qantas Holidays, Qantas Business Travel, Jetset Travel world channels, Qantas Staff Travel, the Jetstar Group of companies or goods or services supplied by QFF Program partners.
Eligible purchases do not include cash advances, ATO payments, Bpay, interest, balance transfers, fees and charges or traveller's cheques and foreign currencies - these do not earn Qantas Points. For the full list of exclusions, please refer to the Credit Card Terms and Conditions. Qantas Points can be earned on a maximum of $200,000 of eligible purchases per customer for each 12 month period, commencing from the date your account is opened and each account anniversary thereafter (Eligible Transaction Cap), regardless of the number of Qudos Bank Platinum Credit Cards held by you.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
AWP Australia Pty Ltd ABN 52 097 227 177 AFSL 245631 (trading as Allianz Global Assistance) under a binder from the insurer, Allianz Australia Insurance Limited ABN 15 000 122 850 AFSL 234708 has issued a group policy to Qudos Mutual Limited trading as Qudos Bank ABN 53 087 650 557 AFSL/Australian Credit Licence 238 305, (Qudos Bank), which allows eligible Qudos Bank account holders and cardholders to claim under the group policy as a third party beneficiary by reason of the statutory operation of Section 48 of the Insurance Contracts Act 1984 (Cth). The eligibility criteria, terms, conditions, limits and exclusions of the group policy are set out in the Complimentary Travel Insurance Policy Information Booklet: Effective 22 May 2024 which may be amended from time to time. An excess may be deducted from any benefit paid. Qudos Bank does not guarantee this insurance. Any advice has been prepared without taking into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. You must check whether or not it is appropriate, in light of your own circumstances, to act on this advice.
Access the 24/7 Visa Premium Concierge service in Australia on 1800 639 607. For country contact numbers and more information, click here.
Intro rate applies to all transactions (including purchases, cash advances and balance transfers) for the first five months from the first date your account is approved and then reverts to the standard variable rate
Current standard variable interest rate is 19.49% p.a.
Annual fee charged upon account opening and annually thereafter.
Up to 55 days interest free on purchases only applies if your account is paid in full by the due date each month. Excludes cash advances and BPAY transactions. Payment must be received by Qudos Bank by close of business.
Intro rate applies to all transactions (including purchases, cash advances and balance transfers) for the first five months from the first date your account is approved and then reverts to the standard variable interest rate.
Current standard variable interest rate is 16.35% p.a.
If you would like to request a larger amount, please call us on 1300 747 747.
A maximum amount of $150,000 applies for vehicles up to 3 years old and $75,000 for vehicles between 3 and 5 years old.
Rate applies to term deposits account opened during the term of your Qantas Points Home Loan. Special terms of 3, 6, 9 and 12 months are available and are upon request.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
Mortgage insurance is required for home loans over 80% and is subject to approval.
An establishment fee of $600 applies to this loan.
Waived annually whilst signed up to the Value Package. Only available for one Visa Platinum Credit Card per Value Package.
Repayment Holidays are not available on interest only loans. Applications are subject to Qudos Bank’s approval.
WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. An unsecured loan of $10,000 with a term of 3 years, or a secured loan of $30,000 with a term of 5 years (as applicable) and a monthly repayment frequency have been used to calculate the comparison rate for all personal loans.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
Qantas Points accrue in accordance with and subject to (1) for Visa Platinum Credit Card, the Visa Platinum Rewards Program Terms and Conditions (contained in the Credit Card Terms and Conditions) and (2) for Qantas Points Home Loan, Qantas Points Saver and Qantas Points Car Loan, the Qantas Points Banking Terms and Conditions. You must be a member of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program and provide your Qantas Frequent Flyer Membership number to us to earn and redeem Qantas Points. The joining fee is waived for Qudos Bank members who are not already a Qantas Frequent Flyer member and who apply at qantas.com/joinffqudos. Membership and the earning and redemption of Qantas Points are subject to the terms and conditions of the Qantas Frequent Flyer program available online at qantas.com/terms. This offer is non transferable and not available in conjunction with any other offer. Qantas Frequent Flyer membership and each application is subject to approval by Qantas. Qudos Bank recommends that you seek independent tax advice in respect of the tax consequences (including fringe benefits tax, and goods and services tax and income tax) arising from the use of this product or from participating in the Qantas Frequent Flyer program or from using any of the rewards or other available program facilities.
Qudos Bank is the issuer, offeror and administrator of the Qantas Points Banking Products and is a credit provider and credit licensee under National Consumer Credit laws.
Bonus Rate applied if no withdrawals are made during the month.
WARNING: The comparison rates apply only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rates assume a loan of $150,000 for 25 years. For fixed rate loans, the comparison rate is based on the initial fixed rate period, reverting to the current interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest Low Cost Home Loan with a deposit or equity of 20% or more, for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment). For fixed interest only loans, the interest only period is equal to the fixed period.
Excludes existing loans, switching and variations. These offers can be withdrawn by Qudos Bank at any time. Rates displayed above are available for new borrowings of $150,000 and over only. Minimum deposit or equity of 10% is required. Fixed rate may change prior to funding. On expiration of the fixed rate period, the interest rate will revert to a new principal and interest Low Cost Home Loan with a deposit or equity of 20% of more, for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment).
WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. Our comparison rate assumes a loan of $150,000 for 25 years. The comparison rate is based on a 12 months interest only period, reverting to the interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest Low Cost Home Loan with a deposit or equity of 20% or more for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment).
Excludes existing loans, switching and variations. These offers can be withdrawn by Qudos Bank at any time. Rates displayed above are available for new borrowings of $150,000 and over only. Minimum deposit or equity of 10% is required. After completion of construction, your interest rate will revert to the current interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest Low Cost Home Loan with a deposit or equity of 20% or more, for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment).
Excludes existing loans, switching and variations. These offers can be withdrawn by Qudos Bank at any time. Rates displayed above are available for new borrowings of $150,000 and over only. Minimum deposit or equity of 5% is required. For interest only loans, the rate shown is the rate that applies during the interest only period of your loan. At the end of the interest only period, the interest rate will revert to the variable interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest Standard Variable Home Loan with a deposit or equity of 20% or more, for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment). Interest only available for 1 to 5 years and are subject to approval.
Excludes existing loans, switching and variations. These offers can be withdrawn by Qudos Bank at any time. Rates displayed above are available for new borrowings of $150,000 and over only. Minimum deposit or equity of 10% is required. For interest only loans, the rate shown is the rate that applies during the interest only period of your loan. At the end of the interest only period, the interest rate will revert to the variable interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest home loan for the relevant variable home loan product, and for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment) with a deposit or equity of 20% or more. Interest only available for 1 to 5 years and are subject to approval.
WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. Our comparison rate assumes a loan of $150,000 for 25 years. For interest only loans, the comparison rate is based on a 5-year interest only period, reverting to the interest rate applicable to a principal and interest loan with a deposit or equity of 20% or more for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment).
Excludes existing loans, switching and variations. These offers can be withdrawn by Qudos Bank at any time. Rates displayed above are available for new borrowings of $150,000 and over only. Minimum deposit or equity of 20% is required. For interest only loans, the rate shown is the rate that applies during the interest only period of your loan. At the end of the interest only period, the interest rate will revert to the variable interest rate applicable to a new principal and interest No Frills Home Loan for the relevant purpose (ie. owner-occupied or investment) with a deposit or equity of 20% or more. Interest only terms available for 1 to 5 years and are subject to approval.
