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8 .02 % p.a. Variable annual rate.
8 .17 %* p.a. Comparison rate.
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DHOAS compatible for eligible ADF personnel.

No application fees.

100% mortgage offset account.**

Interest only option.

Sometimes simple is best. Our Essentials home loan offers a competitive rate with the convenience and flexibility you need.

Compatible for owner-occupied (including DHOAS), investment and construction loans, Essentials is a solid bet on a loan that has your back, whether it’s your first home, your tenth or anything in-between.

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Key features.

  • DHOAS Home Loan compatible.
  • No application fees.
  • 100% mortgage offset account.**
  • Free loan redraw (min $100).**
  • No fees for extra repayments.
  • Fixed rate option.
  • Interest only option.
  • Construction (interest only) available.
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Calculators.

Owner occupier. Variable rate. Comparison rate.*
Variable rate. 8.02% p.a. 8.17% p.a.
Investor. Variable rate. Comparison rate.*
Variable rate. 8.22% p.a. 8.38% p.a.
Interest-only construction. 8.22% p.a. 8.43% p.a.
Interest-only variable. 8.32% p.a. 8.41% p.a.
Fees.  
Application fee. $0
Loan Settlement fee.^ $275
Valuation fee.^  
– Standard valuation. $205.25
Loan Service fee.^ (monthly) $8
Consent and variation fee.^ $250
Switching fee.^ (For example switching from fixed to variable interest rate.) $300
Security discharge administration fee.^ $250
Substitution of loan security fee.^ $275
May be payable.^  
– Solicitors and other parties actioning requests. Not ascertainable
Rate lock fee.  
– When you ask us to lock in a fixed, or guaranteed, rate of interest on a home loan. 0.15% of the fixed interest rate loan amount.
Break cost fee.†  
Payable before expiry of any period when interest rate is fixed on any portion of loan due to loan being repaid, interest becoming variable or default. We calculate the ‘break cost’ using the following formula:  
Let n = the remaining number of months for which the rate is fixed.
Let A = current outstandings.
Let P = monthly scheduled payments.
Let z = annual fixed interest rate payable monthly.
Let y = annual reinvestment rate payable monthly.
Let b = (1+y/12)n Let d = (1+z/12)n.
Then the Break Value is given by: (A/b)*(d-b)+12P/(byz)*(z(b-1)-y(d-1)).		  
Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter). $20
Default Notice (enforcement notice). $20
Redraw Fee (Basic Variable home loan only). $25

 

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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.

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These features are not available during a fixed interest period.

^

Not payable under the Ultimate Package.

^†

Not payable on the DHOAS Premier and DHOAS Premier Low Rate Home Loan or Premier and Premier Low Rate Home Loan. Details available in branch or at defencebank.com.au

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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 can buy a new or used car or motorcycle up to, and including, 5 years old with a car loan. If you would like to purchase an older car, contact us as you may do so with a personal loan. 

You need to have at least 5% genuine savings plus enough funds to cover fees and charges.

Where you have less than a 20% deposit, lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) or, if you are eligible, a Home Guarantee Scheme will be required. Speak to a lender to find out more.

Look at our home loan options.

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. 

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