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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 AESTChecked daily against published lender pricingHow we rank rates85+ lenders

Reviewed by the Ratesniffers Editorial Team, 13 Sept 2026. Investor variable from 6.09%

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6.49% p.a.

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$2,836a year

6.49% to 5.93% at Bank of China (comparison 6.11%), on $650,000 over 30 years. About $236 a month.

  • Bank of China5.93%
  • Bank Australia5.95%
  • People First Bank6.09%
  • Macquarie Bank Limited6.09%
  • +6 more

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The Top 10 · Owner-occupier · Updated 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AEST

The cheapest owner-occupier rates in Australia, ranked.

≤80% LVR · P&I
#
Lender & product
Rate p.a.
Comparison*
Repayment /mo
01
Bank of China
Discount Home Loan Owner Occupied <=80% LVR P&I Special
5.93%
6.11%
$3,868
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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02
Bank Australia
Offset Home Loan <=80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I Refinance Offer
5.95%
6.14%
$3,876
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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03
People First Bank
Basic Home Loan 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I.
6.09%
6.09%
$3,935
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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04
Macquarie Bank Limited
Offset Home Loan Package 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I
6.09%
6.32%
$3,935
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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05
AFG Home Loans Alpha
AFG Alpha Offset Home Loan
6.14%
6.14%
$3,956
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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06
Credit Union SA
Package Variable <80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I Special
6.14%
6.51%
$3,956
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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07
Suncorp Bank
Home Package Plus $150k+ 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied Special P&I
6.18%
6.18%
$3,973
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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08
Auswide Bank Ltd
Basic Home Loan 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I
6.19%
6.21%
$3,977
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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09
Australian Military Bank
DHOAS RateSaver 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I
6.19%
6.22%
$3,977
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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10
MyState Bank
Basic Variable Loan
6.19%
6.22%
$3,977
on $650,000 over 30 yrs
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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.

The snapshot above is a starting point. To compare home loan rates Australia, open the full table ranked by comparison rate.

The Weekly Standouts · Issue №36

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.

Aerial-style view of a leafy Melbourne suburban street with weatherboard houses at sunriseEditor'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.

Rate
5.93%
You could save
$3,800/yr*
Updated 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AESTEnquire →
Australian homeowner reviewing mortgage paperwork in a sunlit dining roomSleeper
Bank Australia

Bank Australia quietly trims to 5.95%, without the noise

Bank Australia's Offset Home Loan <=80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I Refinance Offer is the second-cheapest tracked rate this week, with no application fee.

Rate
5.95%
You could save
$2,200/yr*
Updated 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AESTEnquire →
Young Australian couple holding house keys in front of a small first-home cottageWorth a look
People First Bank

People First Bank matches at 6.09%, and includes offset

Round out the top 3 with People First Bank's Basic Home Loan 70% - 80% LVR Owner Occupied P&I.. Honest features, no annual fee surprises.

Rate
6.09%
You could save
$1,900/yr*
Updated 13 Sept 2026, 11:15 am AESTEnquire →
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Cashback offers, the citable report, and how we work.

Lender cashback offers, as published (as at 30 Aug 2026)

$3,000
As at 30 Aug 2026
ANZ
First Home Buyer Boost
First home buyersLMI waiver and Australian Government Guarantee Scheme applications are not eligible
$3,000
As at 30 Aug 2026
ME
Refinance cashback
Minimum loan $700,000Maximum 80% LVRRefinance applications
$2,500+
As at 30 Aug 2026
Bank of China
Refinance or purchase cashback
Minimum loan $400,000Maximum 80% LVRLoan must settle by 31 December 2026
$2,000
As at 30 Aug 2026
Credit Union SA
Eligible member cashback
Minimum loan $300,000Education, Power Network or Port Adelaide Football Club eligibilityMaximum 80% LVR
$2,000
As at 30 Aug 2026
ME
LMI cashback
Minimum loan $400,000LVR above 80% and up to 95%LMI must be payable on the loan
$1,500
As at 30 Aug 2026
BCU
Essential Services rebate
Minimum loan $250,000Eligible essential-services customersMaximum 80% LVR

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

A dated rate report you can quote

Live tables on this page move as lenders update. When you need a stable, dated 80% LVR snapshot of owner-occupier home loans, use the Ratesniffers Rate Index Report. It is free to cite with a link and carries the figures, the source date and the comparison-rate warning. See also the home loan rate index and the Australian home loan snapshot.

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.

How Ratesniffers ranks rates and makes money

Every product is sorted by comparison rate, which folds most fees into the headline number. We never sell placement, so the cheapest qualifying loan sits at the top. Read how we rank rates and how we make money.

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.

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