Tasmania Home Loans, August 2026
Sharpest comparison rates for owner-occupiers buying in TAS, 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 Hobart or regional TAS.
Top Home Loan Rates in August 2026
Reviewed by the Ratesniffers Editorial Team, August 2026
These are our top picks across Tasmania right now, same panel of 85+ lenders, ranked sharpest-first by comparison rate (currently 5.85%). Buying in Hobart or regional TAS? The state-specific concessions below stack on top of these rates.
- Min loan $700,000
- Max LVR 80%
- 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 Tasmania
The lenders on this page price nationally, your interest rate is the same buying in Hobart as it is anywhere else. What does change is the cash going in. First home buyers in TAS can combine the $20,000 First Home Owner Grant with the state stamp duty concession (established-home duty exemption (was 100% up to $750,000) ended 30 jun 2026; standard transfer duty now applies to established-home purchases) and the federal Home Guarantee Scheme cap of $700,000 (Hobart + regional centres) / $550,000 (rest of TAS). Those three together can shift your minimum deposit by tens of thousands without ever touching the rate column above. MyHome Shared Equity also runs in TAS for eligible buyers, see the panel below.
Buying to live in yourself? See Tasmania owner-occupier home loans. Buying to rent out? See Tasmania investor home loans for the loan features and rate spread specific to landlords.
Source: State Revenue Office Tasmania · Verified July 2026. Cap data from Housing Australia. See also our stamp duty calculator.
TAS first home buyer concessions at a glance
| First home owner grant | $20,000 (time-limited) |
|---|---|
| Stamp duty concession | Established-home duty exemption (was 100% up to $750,000) ended 30 Jun 2026; standard transfer duty now applies to established-home purchases. |
| Home Guarantee Scheme cap | $700,000 (Hobart + regional centres) / $550,000 (rest of TAS) |
| TAS government scheme | MyHome Shared Equity |
What is the lowest home loan rate in Tasmania right now?
Today the sharpest owner-occupier variable rate on our panel sits at 5.94%, with 4 of 85+ lenders priced under 6.00% and a panel median near 6.09%. Lenders price nationally, so a Hobart buyer sees the same rates as one in regional TAS.
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).
Source: firsthomebuyers.gov.au · Verified July 2026
First home buyer benefits in Tasmania
Tasmania home loan FAQs
What are the lowest home loan rates in Tasmania?
The lowest comparison rate on our Tasmania panel right now is 5.85%, refreshed daily and sorted to the top of the table above. Home loan rates aren't set by state, the same lenders price nationally, so a TAS buyer can access exactly the same rates as anyone else. What changes in TAS is the grants and concessions you stack on top.
What is the First Home Owner Grant in TAS?
TAS's First Home Owner Grant is $20,000. Buying or building a new home. $20,000 applies to eligible transactions from 1 Jul 2026 to 30 Jun 2027, down from $30,000 the prior year. Amount is reviewed each financial year, confirm the current figure before relying on it for transactions after 30 Jun 2027. It's paid in addition to any rate you secure on the comparison table above, see State Revenue Office Tasmania for the current eligibility detail.
Do first home buyers pay stamp duty in TAS?
Established-home duty exemption (was 100% up to $750,000) ended 30 Jun 2026; standard transfer duty now applies to established-home purchases. 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: State Revenue Office Tasmania.
What is the Home Guarantee Scheme property price cap in TAS?
$700,000 (Hobart + regional centres) / $550,000 (rest of TAS) Under the federal Home Guarantee Scheme, eligible buyers in TAS 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 TAS government home buyer support is available?
MyHome Shared Equity: Tasmanian shared-equity scheme. Government takes up to 40% equity in your property; you contribute as little as 2% deposit. Income and property caps apply. It can be combined with a competitive rate from the table above. Check current eligibility before you apply.
Do home loan rates differ between Hobart and regional TAS?
No. The lenders on this page price nationally, so a buyer in regional TAS is offered exactly the same rate as one in Hobart. 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.
