Bank of Queensland home loans

Bank of Queensland is one of Australia's larger banks. It owns several smaller lenders. BOQ offers a large range of fixed and variable rate loans. Check out the full table of Bank of Queensland products below or read more about the lender and its loans.

• $2K cashback offer

  Eligible borrowers can get $2,000 in cashback when they take out a new loan with Bank of Queensland.

  For refinancers, the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) must be less than 80%. Borrowers must be taking out a new loan from another institution not in the BOQ group (this includes BOQ Specialist, ME Bank and Virgin Money). The refinance cashback offer ends on 30 September 2025.

  For new purchasers, LVR must be between 80% and 95%, which may mean paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance.

  In both cases the loan must be applied for in a BOQ branch. The loan value must be minimum $400,000. The loans must settle within 120 days of the loan application date.

  Available for eligible owner occupiers and investors taking out BOQ's Clear Path, Economy or Fixed Rate home loan products.

  Only one cashback per loan application. The cashback will be within 60 days to the borrower's BOQ Transaction Account or as credit to the home loan if no account held.

Compare Bank of Queensland home loans for August 2025

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Bank of Queensland key facts

• Bank of Queensland has some competitive interest rates, especially on its fixed rate loans. Most of its loans have an upfront application fee.
• The bank offers fixed and variable rate loans, including introductory variable rate loans.
• You need at least a 10% deposit to qualify for some Bank of Queensland home loans, but many require a 20% deposit or even higher. Borrowers with small deposits should research carefully to avoid applying for a rate they cannot get.
• Bank of Queensland also offers credit cards, savings accounts and other banking services.

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Bank of Queensland home loan features

Here are the key features and details you need to know about Bank of Queensland's mortgage products.

Feature	Details
Minimum deposit	While some Bank of Queensland loans have 90% maximum LVRs, meaning you can get them with 10% deposits, many don't. Some of the bank's lowest rates are for borrowers with 20% deposits.
Offset account?	Some Bank of Queensland loans come with offset accounts. You won't find this feature on BOQ's fixed rate loans.
Fees	Application fees are common across most Bank of Queensland loans.
Repayment options	Bank of Queensland home loans allow you to make interest-only repayments for a limited period. The lender also offers the standard principal-and-interest repayments on its loans.

How do I apply for a mortgage from Bank of Queensland?

When applying for any home loan, you will need various documents to establish your identity, your financial situation, employment status and details about the property.

Eligibility

The following information is general in nature and applies to most home loans. There may be specific criteria that apply for this lender.

• Age. You must be over 18 years of age.
• Residency. You should be a resident of Australia.
• Employment. You should have a regular source of income.

Documents required

When you apply for a mortgage with Bank of Queensland you are required to provide certain information so make sure you have all your documents ready before you apply. The documents you will be expected to provide are:

📄 Property details. You can start a loan enquiry before you've bought a property. But to complete an application you need the address of the property and a signed contract of sale.

📄 Identification documents. You will need identification such as a driver's licence, passport or birth certificate.

📄 Proof of income documents. Recent payslips can establish your income.

📄 Asset and liability documents. You need to provide documents showing your current assets (savings accounts, investments) and liabilities (your outstanding debt).

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More home loan questions

• How do I compare Bank of Queensland home loans?

  To make sure you find the right Bank of Queensland loan, you need a clear idea of what you're looking for in a mortgage. These simple questions can help:

  • What's your deposit size? Many of Bank of Queensland's most competitive rates are available to borrowers with 20% deposits, but some are available with just a 10% deposit. This is important to consider if you haven't saved a large deposit.
  • What is the purpose of the loan? If you're buying a home to live in, you need an owner-occupier loan. Property investors need an investment loan rate. Bank of Queensland offers various options for both borrower types.
  • Fixed or variable? Do you want the flexibility of a variable rate loan that could rise or fall at any time? Or are you happy to lock in a fixed rate for a certain period so you can forget about rate changes altogether?
  • What features do you need? You need to decide whether you need features like a 100% offset account, the ability to make extra repayments and the option to split your rate.

• What is home loan pre-approval?

  Home loan pre-approval is an optional step in the application process that some lenders offer. Pre-approval means a lender has examined your savings, income and spending habits and has a rough idea of how much it could lend you. It's not the same as full loan approval and it's no guarantee that the lender will ultimately approve a full application. But it does allow borrowers to start looking for a home with more confidence and a clearer idea of their borrowing power.

• Are there any risks going with a smaller lender?

  Most Australian borrowers bank with one of the Big Four banks (Commbank, ANZ, Westpac and NAB). You might have some concerns about getting a loan from a smaller lender you've never heard of. But there's no reason to worry just because you've never heard of a lender before.

  In Australia, banks and lenders are regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) or the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and must comply with the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.

  The Bank of Queensland is an authorised deposit-taking institution (ADI). This means customers with money deposited in a Bank of Queensland savings account benefit from the deposit guarantee scheme. This federal government scheme guarantees a customer's savings up to $250,000, even if the bank itself collapses.

• Should I go with a fixed or variable rate?

  Deciding between a fixed or variable rate depends on what you want from the loan. A variable rate loan can change at any time, either up or down. A variable rate usually offers more flexibility in how fast you can repay the loan and the cost of refinancing.

  A fixed rate loan offers total certainty about your rate, for the fixed period. This means it won't rise, costing you more. But if your lender starts lowering rates you won't benefit either. Refinancing a fixed rate loan means breaking the loan, because you've agreed to a specific rate. This means you may have to pay a fixed rate break fee.

• Do I need a mortgage broker?

  Mortgage brokers are home loan professionals who can help you find a suitable loan. A broker typically charges you no fee, because they receive a commission from your lender. Brokers are great if you are short on time or find the whole process of researching and applying for a home loan confusing. But you can definitely do it yourself and find a good loan. You may even find a better deal. That's because brokers don't compare loans from every lender in the market. They have access to a panel of loans and often don't have smaller online lenders in their panel.

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