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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
Virgin MoneyVirgin Money sits at 5.59% — the lowest in our index this week
Virgin Money continues to undercut the field with its virgin money lite home loan. We've checked the comparison rate and the fee structure — it stacks up.
Sleeper
Horizon BankHorizon Bank quietly trims to 5.64% — without the noise
Horizon Bank's first home buyer loan is the second-cheapest tracked rate this week, with no application fee.
Worth a look
Greater Bank LimitedGreater Bank Limited matches at 5.69% — and includes redraw
Round out the top 3 with Greater Bank Limited's discounted great rate home loan - variable owner occupied. Honest features, no annual fee surprises.
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What moved the market this week.

LMI in 2026: when it's worth paying, when it's not
Lenders Mortgage Insurance can add $20k-$45k to a $700k loan. Here's the broker decision framework — and the legitimate ways to avoid it.

First Home Guarantee 2026: who actually qualifies now
The income caps, property price thresholds, and 'who counts as a first-home buyer' rules have been updated. The eligibility decoder for prospective FHBs in 2026.

Fixed vs variable in 2026: the strategy guide
Fixed rates are sitting at a 25bp premium to variable. The honest broker view on whether locking in makes sense for refinancers, FHBs, and investors right now.

Housing affordability hits 26-year low — broker reality check
AFR analysis shows median price-to-income ratio at its highest since 2000. What this means in practical terms for borrowing capacity and buyer behaviour.
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