homeloans.com.au Low Rate Home Loan with Offset

Get a 100% offset account with this low rate home loan.

If you want to avoid fees but don't want to compromise on features, then you may want to add the homeloans.com.au Low Rate Home Loan with Offset to your comparison. It offers a 100% offset account and competitive interest rates.

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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) and a Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146).

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The homeloans.com.au Low Rate Home Loan with Offset is available for both owner occupiers and investors, but not available for construction. Pre-approval is available after submitting an initial enquiry and isn't recorded on your credit file.

About this loan

What are the features and benefits of the homeloans.com.au Low Rate Home Loan?

    • Loan amount. You can borrow a maximum of 80% of the property's value without paying lenders mortgage insurance (LMI). You can borrow up to 95% of the value of the property if you pay LMI, which can be capitalised on the principal amount. For refinancing and debt consolidation, the maximum LVR is 90%.
    • 100% offset account. Save money on interest payments by depositing funds in your offset account.
    • Flexible repayments and repayment options. Principal and interest payments are available, as well as interest-only for up to ten years. You can also make extra repayments without penalty.
    • Split facility. Split your loan up to six times for free. This will see your loan split into both variable portions, so you can enjoy some of the benefits of both. You can also use a portion as a line of credit facility at no extra cost.
    • Get access to any extra repayments you've made. You can access any additional repayments you've made through the online redraw facility. The minimum redraw amount is $100.

What fees and charges come with this loan?

  • Application fee: $0. This fee is typically charged to cover the cost of setting up the paperwork and your account.
  • Property valuation: $0. This covers the cost of sending a valuer to the security property to determine its value.
  • Title discharge fee: $0. This is payable when you've paid off the loan and homeloans.com.au transfers the land title back to you.

How to apply

If you would like to apply or find out more information about this loan, please click on "Go to site" to be taken to the homeloans.com.au website. You can get pre-approval within two minutes.

Eligibility requirements

  • You must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Both Australian residents and non-residents are eligible.
  • You must have a good credit history, though if you have a few defaults a homeloans.com.au specialist can still offer alternative products.
  • If you're casually employed, you must have been with the same employer for a period of at least 12 months and receive regular shifts.
  • If you're employed, you've been in the same job for at least 3-6 months. However, if you've been in the same industry for two years, this period can be shorter.

How long does the application process take?

The minimum time for the whole loan application is one week, though this depends on a lot of factors such as:

  • How soon you can provide the documentation requested.
  • How soon a valuer can access the property.

What documents do I need to supply?

  • Personal details - name, 100 points of ID, residential address, marital status and residency status.
  • Employment details - whether you are on PAYG payments or self-employed, as well as details of your annual income.
  • Loan details - intended product name, borrowing situation and security property information.
  • Financial details - your current assets, liabilities and investments you may have.

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2 Comments

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    Marcus
    April 24, 2022

    What is your minimum apartment size?

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      Sarah
      April 26, 2022

      Hi Marcus,

      While the size limit is not stated on the lender’s website, generally, the majority of lenders require a minimum size of 45 or 50 square metres (excluding the balcony and any car spaces) to be eligible for a loan.

      If you’re looking for home loan options for studio apartments our Finder guide covers critical topics about this loan program. It also has a list of lenders you can look into.

      I hope this helps!

      Cheers,
      Sarah

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