Family in backyard playing cricket

DHOAS Essentials Home Loan with Ultimate Package.

Our most comprehensive home loan, with loads of extra benefits and support.

6 .04 % p.a. Annual rate.
6 .39 %* p.a. Comparison rate.
Family in backyard playing cricket

Variable and fixed interest rate discount.

Compatible with DHOAS.

No application or extra repayment fees.

Added benefits.

The cream of the crop when it comes to our range of home loans on offer. This is the option for you if you want the ultimate in value across your entire financial set up, including an offset account**, one simple annual fee, free redraws** and benefits across our debit card, credit card, insurance, personal loan and term deposit options.

Everything you could want in a home loan, this has it - not to mention our Australia-based Contact Centre team who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of being in the Defence community.

Key features

  • Variable and fixed interest rate discounts
  • DHOAS home loan compatible
  • No application or establishment fees
  • No monthly fees
  • No annual fee on our low rate credit card
  • 100% mortgage offset account**
  • Free loan redraw (min $100)**
  • No fees for extra repayments
  • 15% discount on CGU home, contents and landlord insurance
  • No application fee on personal loans
  • 0.15% p.a. bonus rate on standard term deposits
  • Construction (interest only) available
Apply now Book an appointment
View Key Facts Sheet

Calculators

Owner occupied - variable rate. Annual rate. Comparison rate.*
Variable rate. 6.04% p.a. 6.39% p.a.
Variable rate for loans over $750k. 5.94% p.a. 6.30% p.a.
Variable rate for loans $250k - $750k. 5.99% p.a. 6.34% p.a.
Variable rate for loans under $250k. 6.04% p.a. 6.39% p.a.
Construction - variable rate. Annual rate. Comparison rate.*
Variable rate for loans over $750k. 5.94% p.a. 6.30% p.a.
Variable rate for loans $250k - $750k. 5.99% p.a. 6.34% p.a.
Variable rate for loans under $250k. 6.04% p.a. 6.39% p.a.

See all home loan fees and charges.

*

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. For interest only variable loans, the comparison rates are based on an initial 5 year interest only term. For fixed rate interest only loans, the comparison rates are based on an initial interest only period equal in term to the fixed period.

**

These features are not available during a fixed interest period.

‡

Fees and charges are payable. Terms and conditions available on request.

Terms and conditions, fees and charges apply and are available upon request.

Approval subject to Defence Bank's lending criteria.

Rates apply to new applications received however are subject to change at anytime.

Minimum loan amount $100,000.

Defence Bank’s Target Market Determination can be viewed here.

Frequently asked questions

You’ll generally need at least 5% in genuine savings, plus enough to cover fees and charges.

If your deposit is less than 20%, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply.

If you're a first home buyer, you might be eligible for the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, which allows you to buy with a 5% deposit without paying LMI.

Speak to your local Member Relationship Specialist or Mobile Lender to find out more about your options.

Look at our home loan options.

Redraw is available on our range of variable interest rate home loans.

The loan-to-value ratio (LVR) in relation to home loans is the amount of the loan expressed as a percentage of the value of the property being purchased or refinanced.

Each Defence Bank home loan product has a maximum LVR.

The LVR is expressed as a percentage. It is determined by dividing the amount of the loan by the property value with the answer then multiplied by 100%.

As a formula, LVR is expressed as follows:


If your LVR is above 80%, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) or a guarantee under the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme will be required.

Speak to your local Member Relationship Specialist or Mobile Lender who can help you calculate your LVR and explain what it means for your loan.

The Defence Home Ownership Assistance Scheme (DHOAS) assists current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families to achieve homeownership.

DHOAS is administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) on behalf of the Department of Defence.

DHOAS provides eligible current and former serving members of the Permanent Force and the Reserves with a subsidy on the interest of their home loans.

The subsidy is paid monthly, directly into a DHOAS home loan. The amount of subsidy you receive depends on your subsidy tier level and the balance of your home loan up to your subsidised loan limit. 

To learn more about Defence Bank DHOAS home loans click here. 

To find out more about DHOAS and your eligibility click here. 

Browse more FAQs