Live indexLowest variable 5.93%Lowest 2-yr fixed 5.99%RBA cash rate 4.35%effective 12 Aug
Checked 13 Sept · 85+ lenders · 16,511 products
Australia’s sharpest home loan rates, sniffed out daily.
Rates from 5.93% p.a. One honest table, ranked by comparison rate, never by who pays. Then a real person who can get you the rate the ad doesn't mention.
Lowest owner-occupier variable
5.93% p.a.
Bank of China · comparison 6.11%
Lowest 2-yr fixed
5.99% p.a.
3-yr fixed from 5.99%
RBA cash rate
4.35%
Effective 12 Aug
Last updated 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AEST·Checked daily against published lender pricing·How we rank rates·85+ lenders
Rates accurate as of 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AEST. *Comparison rate on a $150,000 loan over 25 years. Sorted by advertised rate, lowest first, never by who pays.See all 16,511 products →
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*Important Information and Comparison Rate Warning
WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years.
The information provided on this site is general in nature and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Before acting on any information, consider whether it is appropriate for you and read the relevant Credit Guide and lender disclosures.
Three rates our analysts actually rang lenders about this week.
Every Friday, our editors hand-pick the most interesting moves in the market , not the loudest. Cashbacks, cuts, and quiet sleepers.
Editor's pick
Bank of China
Bank of China sits at 5.93%, the lowest in our index this week
Bank of China continues to undercut the field with its Discount Home Loan Owner Occupied <=80% LVR P&I Special. We've checked the comparison rate and the fee structure, it stacks up.
Amounts are rounded down to the nearest $500. Eligibility, minimum loan size and clawback periods apply. Lenders can change or withdraw offers without notice. All cashback offers
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WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. The comparison rate displayed is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years.
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Home loan rate questions
How does Ratesniffers source its home loan rates?
Rates come from authoritative Australian lender sources and are checked daily against each lender's current published pricing before going live. We don't accept paid placement to influence ranking, every lender appears if its rate qualifies, regardless of whether they advertise with us.
What is the cheapest home loan rate in Australia today?
The lowest variable principal-and-interest owner-occupier rate in our index right now is 5.93%, refreshed within the last 24 hours. The lowest 3-year fixed rate is 5.99%.
Why is the comparison rate different from the headline rate?
The headline rate is the interest rate alone; the comparison rate folds in standard upfront and ongoing fees, normalised on a $150,000 / 25-year secured loan. It's a statutory disclosure under the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, designed to make different fee structures comparable on a single number.
Is the lowest rate always the best home loan?
Not necessarily. A loan with a slightly higher rate but a fully featured offset, redraw, no annual fee, and flexible repayments often beats a sharper rate locked behind a basic product. We display features and fees alongside the rate so the comparison is on the whole package.
Does Ratesniffers charge to compare or apply for a home loan?
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