Australian Capital Territory Home Loans, June 2026
Sharpest comparison rates for owner-occupiers buying in ACT, ranked by comparison rate. Same nationally-priced lenders — but on this page, framed against the FHOG, stamp duty bands and HGS cap that actually apply when you buy in Canberra or regional ACT.
Top Home Loan Rates in June 2026
These are our top picks across Australian Capital Territory right now — same panel of 85+ lenders, ranked sharpest-first by comparison rate. Buying in Canberra or regional ACT? The state-specific concessions below stack on top of these rates.
- Min loan $700,000
- Max LVR 80%
- Aggregate split refi loans to meet $700k minimum (same customer, same submission)
- Mixed refi + purchase apps eligible — one $3k per application
- Excludes BOQ Group refis + recipients of BOQ refi cashback in last 12 months
- Offer ends 28 Aug 2026 · lender T&Cs
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.
What changes when you compare home loans in Australian Capital Territory
The lenders on this page price nationally — your interest rate is the same buying in Canberra as it is anywhere else. What does change is the cash going in. First home buyers in ACT can combine the Home Buyer Concession Scheme (which replaces the FHOG in ACT) with the state stamp duty concession (home buyer concession scheme replaces fhog. full stamp duty concession for eligible buyers (income-tested, no property cap as of mid-2023 update)) and the federal Home Guarantee Scheme cap of $1,000,000. Those three together can shift your minimum deposit by tens of thousands without ever touching the rate column above.
Source: ACT Revenue Office · Verified April 2026. Cap data from Housing Australia. See also our stamp duty calculator.
Home Guarantee Scheme — 5% deposit, no LMI
Buy a home with as little as a 5% deposit without paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance — the federal government guarantees the rest. Since 1 October 2025 the scheme has unlimited places, no income caps, and significantly higher property caps. The property must be your principal place of residence (no investors).
Source: housingaustralia.gov.au · Verified April 2026
First home buyer benefits in Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory home loan FAQs
What are the lowest home loan rates in Australian Capital Territory?
Our Australian Capital Territory table is sorted by comparison rate so the lowest rates sit at the top, refreshed daily. Home loan rates aren't set by state — the same lenders price nationally — so a ACT buyer accesses the same rates as anyone else; the grants and concessions are what differ in ACT.
What is the First Home Owner Grant in ACT?
ACT no longer runs a traditional First Home Owner Grant — it has been replaced by a stamp duty concession scheme for eligible first home buyers. See the schemes panel above and ACT Revenue Office for the current thresholds.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in ACT?
Home Buyer Concession Scheme replaces FHOG. Full stamp duty concession for eligible buyers (income-tested, no property cap as of mid-2023 update). These concessions can be worth more than a small difference in interest rate, so factor them into your total cost — not just the headline rate. Authority: ACT Revenue Office.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme property price cap in ACT?
$1,000,000 Under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme, eligible buyers in ACT can purchase under that cap with as little as a 5% deposit and no Lenders Mortgage Insurance — the government guarantees the difference. It works with any lender on the scheme's panel, including several on the table above.
Should I use a broker to compare home loans in Australian Capital Territory?
A broker compares the whole lender panel, handles the paperwork, and negotiates your rate — usually at no cost to you, because the lender pays the broker. For a ACT buyer that also means someone who can line up the right loan with the stamp duty concession, stamp duty concession and Home Guarantee Scheme so nothing eligible is left on the table.
