The Commonwealth Bank is the biggest of Australia's Big Four Banks. Check out the full table of Commonwealth Bank products below or read more about the lender and its loans.
Compare Commonwealth Bank home loans for April 2024
Compare Commonwealth Bank home loan products in the table below. You can also find more information on each individual product by clicking "More info".
The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia's biggest lenders and has a very large range of home loan products, including package home loans with lots of extra features and simpler loans with just the basics.
The lender has a nationwide network of physical branches plus phone support and an app to manage repayments, spending and saving.
Beyond mortgages, Commonwealth Bank also offers savings accounts, transaction accounts and term deposits.
Commonwealth Bank mortgage features
The Commonwealth Bank has a range of mortgages for many types of borrowers. It offers loans for first home buyers, investors, those looking to refinance, and those who want to access their existing home equity.
Feature
Details
Deposit size
You can borrow up to 95% with some Commonwealth Bank mortgages, including some very competitive rates. But many rates require larger deposits, so look carefully at each loan's LVR.
Offset account?
Some Commonwealth Bank loans come with 100% offset accounts, but not all of them do so check carefully before applying.
CommBank's package home loans offer discounted mortgage rates and fee waivers on the loan and a credit card.
How do I apply for a Commonwealth Bank mortgage?
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
Each Commonwealth Bank product has specific eligibility criteria, but some will apply to all products. For example:
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 Commonwealth Bank, 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. If you bank with CommBank already, you may be able to prove your income digitally.
📄 Asset and liability documents. You need to provide documents showing your current assets (savings accounts, investments) and liabilities (your outstanding debt).
Mortgage brokers. Find out how to get free, expert guidance from a mortgage broker.
More home loan questions
To make sure you find the right Commonwealth Bank loan, you need a clear idea of what you're looking for in a mortgage. These simple questions can help:
Do you want help from an actual person? Because the Commonwealth Bank has a large network of physical branches, you can talk to staff in person when you need home loan help. This is something online lenders and smaller banks may not be able to do.
What do you need the loan for? If you're buying a home to live in, you need an owner-occupier loan. Property investors need an investment loan rate. Commonwealth Bank has both.
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? With CommBank, you can choose either or both with a split rate.
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.
The Commonwealth Bank offers conditional pre-approval and you can apply online, by phone or via appointment with a lending specialist at a branch.
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.
Most Australian borrowers bank with one of the Big Four (Commbank, Westpac, NAB and ANZ). They have physical branches and ATMs in most locations and strong customer support. These are big advantages.
But if you're worried that smaller lenders are unsafe or less reliable, you probably shouldn't. In Australia, most lenders are authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) and are regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). Almost every lender has a banking licence or partners with a bank.
There's an assumption that interest rates from the Big Four are less competitive than smaller lenders. And while this is broadly true, the gap has shrunk dramatically in recent years. You can get a very good deal from lenders large and small.
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.
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.
Richard Whitten is a money editor at Finder, and has been covering home loans, property and personal finance for 6+ years. He has written for Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely; and has appeared on various radio shows nationwide. He holds a Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206), a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and a Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products (RG 146) certification.
Hi my daughter (42) has a home loan with Westpac. Loan 300K over 30 yr. Current rate 5.5% variable. Has had issues with credit rating. If my wife an I act as guarantor $3m in assets would it help her lower the rate
Im unable to find any information on Commbank about 2% single parent home loan? Can you provide information please or how I can make arrange a call? Do I just speak to Commbank loan expert?
If you’re referring to CommBank’s new Family Home Guarantee where single parents looking to buy their first home or re-enter the property market with a deposit of as little as 2%, you can learn more about it by visiting their website. You can also message them via the CommBank app or call them on 13 2224 to gather more information. Their lines are open during these times:
Call about a new home loan: 8 am – 8 pm, 7 days
Enquire about your current home loan:
8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday
9 am – 2 pm, Saturday
Hi,
I am just wanting to know if Commonwealth allow a split family pledge? I have found a property I wish to buy and my parents and my parents in law would like to share the guarantee against the property, rather than putting the full amount up on their own. Is this possible? I have no other loans or credit cards, stable employment and a good credit history.
Thanks
This will be decided on a case-by-case basis, so you might wish to contact CBA directly to find out if this would be something you would be able to do.
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I CURRENTLY HAVE A PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST LOAN OF 400,000, CAN I REFINANCE WITH COMMONWEALTH BANK TO INTEREST ONLY
Hi Syed,
I suggest reaching out to the Commonwealth Bank directly if you want to refinance with this bank.
All the best,
Richard
Hi my daughter (42) has a home loan with Westpac. Loan 300K over 30 yr. Current rate 5.5% variable. Has had issues with credit rating. If my wife an I act as guarantor $3m in assets would it help her lower the rate
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Hi Bevans,
Having a guarantor may be able to help your daughter secure a lower rate from some lenders. She can compare home loans with guarantor options here.
Consulting a mortgage broker is also advisable to help her find the right finance option.
All the best,
Rebecca
How many NEW residential home mortgages are REGISTERED per annum per each of the four big banks, in particular the CBA?
How many residential home mortgages are DISCHARGED per annum per each of the four big banks, in particular the CBA?
Hello Ken,
Sorry, we don’t have that data available.
All the best,
Richard
Im unable to find any information on Commbank about 2% single parent home loan? Can you provide information please or how I can make arrange a call? Do I just speak to Commbank loan expert?
Hi Liz,
If you’re referring to CommBank’s new Family Home Guarantee where single parents looking to buy their first home or re-enter the property market with a deposit of as little as 2%, you can learn more about it by visiting their website. You can also message them via the CommBank app or call them on 13 2224 to gather more information. Their lines are open during these times:
Call about a new home loan: 8 am – 8 pm, 7 days
Enquire about your current home loan:
8 am – 7 pm, Monday – Friday
9 am – 2 pm, Saturday
Kind regards,
Richard
Hi,
I am just wanting to know if Commonwealth allow a split family pledge? I have found a property I wish to buy and my parents and my parents in law would like to share the guarantee against the property, rather than putting the full amount up on their own. Is this possible? I have no other loans or credit cards, stable employment and a good credit history.
Thanks
Hi Violet,
thanks for the question.
This will be decided on a case-by-case basis, so you might wish to contact CBA directly to find out if this would be something you would be able to do.
I hope this helps,
Marc.