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Basic Variable

Basic Variable


Our Basic Variable Home Loan offers a competitive rate and the kind of flexibility sought by first homebuyers. Plus, only 5% deposit helps you get into the property market quicker.

It's the freedom you deserve now and into the future from variable home loans.

Features of Basic Variable Home Loan include:

  • Maximum loan to value ratio of 95%
  • No annual fee
  • No monthly fees
  • Variable interest rate
  • Additional payments allowed
  • Maximum term of 30 years
  • No application fee (solicitor and valuation fees at cost, and a settlement fee of $275 applies).

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* Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply and are available on application.


Interest Rates

Effective 14 May 2012

Car Loans


Personal Loans


Home Loans


Variable Interest Rates for New Car Loan (including Motorcycle Loans):

Rates for New Car Loan - with minimum 20% deposit

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
8.90% pa*
9.14% pa**

Rates for New Car Loan - with minimum 10% deposit

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
9.49% pa^
9.73% pa**

Rates for New Car Loan - with less than 10% deposit

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
9.90% pa
10.14% pa**

What is a comparison rate?

* Where 80% or less of vehicle purchase price plus on road costs and where applicable, comprehensive insurance is financed.
^ Where 90% or less of vehicle purchase price plus on road costs and where applicable, comprehensive insurance is financed.
** Comparison rate is based on a $30,000 secured loan over a 5 year term. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Variable Interest Rates for Used Car Loan (including Used Motorcycle Loans):

Rates for Used Car Loan - with minimum 10% deposit

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
Used cars
less than 3 years old
10.95% pa^
11.20% pa*
Used cars
3 to 5 years old
11.49% pa^
11.74% pa*

Rates for Used Car Loan - with less than 10% deposit

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
Used cars
1 to 5 years old
11.49% pa
11.74% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

^ Where 90% or less of vehicle purchase price plus on road costs and where applicable, comprehensive insurance is financed.
* Comparison rate is based on a $30,000 secured loan over a 5 year term. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Variable Interest Rates for Personal Loans:

Rates for Personal Loan - (security may be required):

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
12.99% pa
13.21% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rate is based on a $30,000 unsecured loan over a 5 year term. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for Consolidation Loan - (security may be required):

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
13.99% pa
14.21% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rate is based on a $30,000 unsecured loan over a 5 year term. Fees and charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for DHOAS Saver Home Loan

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.25% pa (variable)
6.31% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

Rates for DHOAS Saver Fixed Home Loan

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
2 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.36% pa*
3 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.38% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for DHOAS Advantage Variable Home Loan

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.64% pa (variable)
6.72% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

DHOAS Advantage Fixed Home Loan rates:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
2 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.69% pa*
3 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.68% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for DHOAS Construction Advantage Home Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.64% pa (variable)
6.77% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for True Value Home Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.54% pa (variable)
6.62% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for Flexi Choice Home Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.74% pa (variable)
6.77% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

Rates for Flexi Choice Fixed Home Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
2 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.72% pa*
3 Years Fixed
6.49% pa (fixed)
6.70% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for Smart Mover Home Loan

Annual Rate %
6.84% pa (variable)*

What is a comparison rate?

* Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.

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Rates for Interest Only Construction Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.64% pa (variable)
6.77% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for Basic Variable Home Loan:

Annual Rate %
Comparison Rate %
6.74% pa (variable)
6.82% pa*

What is a comparison rate?

* Comparison rates based on a $150,000 secured loan over 25 years. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.
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 amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

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Rates for Overdraft:

Annual Rate %
15.35% pa^ (variable)

^ Available to approved applicants at 15.35%p.a. (variable). A different variable rate may apply to applicants who do not qualify for the base rate. Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions available on request.

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Rates for Low Rate True Blue Credit Card

6 Month Start Rate
(available to new customers only)
Ongoing Rate
(variable)
3.99% pa
11.74% pa*

* Fees and Charges are payable. Terms and Conditions apply.

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