Interest
5.94%p.a.
Comparison*
5.98%p.a.
Est. repayment
$2,978
LVR ≤80%
Northern Territory Home Loans, September 2026
Compare owner-occupier home loans for Northern Territory. Check each product’s interest rate, comparison rate, fees and eligibility, then explore the grants and concessions for buyers in Darwin and regional NT.
RBA cash rate 4.35%(effective 12 August 2026)·As at ·4,062 products·85+ Australian lenders
About these dates
Live rates updated 21 September 2026. Verified snapshot dated 27 August 2026 is used only for promoted 80% LVR claims, not as a second table date. Live figures change as lenders publish. The verified snapshot is the dated 80% LVR matrix used for promoted claims.
Sorted by comparison rate10 products shown
Interest
5.99%p.a.
Comparison*
6.31%p.a.
Est. repayment
$2,995
LVR ≤80%
Interest
6.19%p.a.
Comparison*
6.31%p.a.
Est. repayment
$3,059
LVR 60 to 80%
Interest
6.49%p.a.
Comparison*
6.13%p.a.
Est. repayment
$3,157
LVR ≤80%
Interest
6.19%p.a.
Comparison*
6.56%p.a.
Est. repayment
$3,059
LVR not stated
Interest
6.39%p.a.
Comparison*
6.75%p.a.
Est. repayment
$3,124
LVR 70 to 80%
Interest
6.39%p.a.
Comparison*
6.75%p.a.
Est. repayment
$3,124
LVR 70 to 80%
*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.
Buying in NT
What changes when you compare home loans in Northern Territory
The lenders on this page price nationally, your interest rate is the same buying in Darwin as it is anywhere else. What does change is the cash going in. First home buyers in NT can combine the Up to $50,000 First Home Owner Grant with the state stamp duty concession (house and land package (hlp) and established homes concessions available — see territory revenue office for current bands) and the federal Home Guarantee Scheme cap of $750,000 (Darwin) / $600,000 (rest of NT). Those three together can shift your minimum deposit by tens of thousands without ever touching the rate column above.
Buying to live in yourself? See Northern Territory owner-occupier home loans. Buying to rent out? See Northern Territory investor home loans for the loan features and rate spread specific to landlords.
Shopping by deposit size instead? Northern Territory owner-occupier rates are broken out at 80% LVR (no LMI), 90% LVR (LMI required), 95% LVR (Home Guarantee Scheme eligible), and Northern Territory investor rates the same way at 80% LVR (no LMI), 90% LVR (LMI required), 95% LVR (Home Guarantee Scheme eligible).
Source: nt.gov.au · Verified September 2026. Cap data from Housing Australia. See also our stamp duty calculator.
NT first home buyer concessions at a glance
| First home owner grant | Up to $50,000 (time-limited) |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty concession | House and Land Package (HLP) and Established Homes concessions available — see Territory Revenue Office for current bands. |
| Home Guarantee Scheme cap | $750,000 (Darwin) / $600,000 (rest of NT) |
How can I compare home loan rates in Northern Territory?
Compare the interest rate and comparison rate for the same loan, then check fees, repayment type and features such as offset or redraw. A comparison rate helps compare costs, but the loan amount, term and eligibility also matter. Use the repayment calculator to explore repayments for your loan amount and term.
Home loans outside Darwin
Unlike New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, the Northern Territory has no regional centres named on the Home Guarantee Scheme’s price-cap list. That means a buyer in Alice Springs, Katherine or Tennant Creek sits on the same flat $600,000 cap as the rest of the Territory, with no carve-out for size or distance from Darwin the way Newcastle, Geelong or the Gold Coast get one in their own states. Only Darwin gets the higher $750,000 cap, a straight capital-versus-everywhere-else split with no exceptions. Rates themselves aren’t affected either way, lenders price a loan the same regardless of postcode, so a regional NT refinance sees the exact same comparison-rate table above as a Darwin one.
Source: Housing Australia, regional centre price caps. Verified 2026-09-06.
Federal scheme · Available nationwide
Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme, 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).
First home buyers
5% deposit, no LMI
Scheme places
Unlimited, no waiting list
Single parents
2% deposit, no LMI
Source: firsthomebuyers.gov.au · Verified September 2026
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State schemes · Northern Territory
First home buyer benefits in Northern Territory
First Home Owner Grant (FHOG)
Up to $50,000, HomeGrown Territory Grant for first home buyers buying or building a new home. Contract signed, or owner-builder work started, by 30 Sep 2027.
⚠️ Applications close 30 Sep 2028. The separate FreshStart New Home Grant of $30,000 closes for applications on 31 Dec 2027.
Stamp duty concession
House and Land Package (HLP) and Established Homes concessions available — see Territory Revenue Office for current bands.
5% Deposit Scheme property cap
Maximum property price for the federal 5%-deposit scheme in Northern Territory: $750,000 (Darwin) / $600,000 (rest of NT).
Source: nt.gov.au · Verified September 2026. Grant amounts and property caps change, confirm with the linked source before applying.
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Northern Territory home loan FAQs
What are the lowest home loan rates in Northern Territory?
Compare the interest rate and comparison rate for each product in the Northern Territory table, along with fees, repayment type and eligibility. The lowest advertised rate is not necessarily the lowest total cost for your loan. Grants and concessions for NT have separate eligibility requirements.
What is the First Home Owner Grant in NT?
NT's First Home Owner Grant is Up to $50,000. HomeGrown Territory Grant for first home buyers buying or building a new home. Contract signed, or owner-builder work started, by 30 Sep 2027. Applications close 30 Sep 2028. The separate FreshStart New Home Grant of $30,000 closes for applications on 31 Dec 2027. It's paid in addition to any rate you secure on the comparison table above, see nt.gov.au for the current eligibility detail.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in NT?
House and Land Package (HLP) and Established Homes concessions available — see Territory Revenue Office for current bands. 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: nt.gov.au.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme property price cap in NT?
$750,000 (Darwin) / $600,000 (rest of NT) Under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme, eligible buyers in NT 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.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme price cap outside Darwin?
The Northern Territory has no regional centres named on the scheme's list, so a buyer in Alice Springs, Katherine or Tennant Creek sits on the same flat $600,000 cap as the rest of the Territory, with no exception for size or distance from Darwin. Only Darwin gets the higher $750,000 cap.
Do home loan rates differ between Darwin and regional NT?
No. The lenders on this page price nationally, so a buyer in regional NT is offered exactly the same rate as one in Darwin. What does differ by location is eligibility for the Home Guarantee Scheme's regional-centre price cap, and in some states, a region-specific first home buyer program, both covered above.