What can you do with a honeymoon interest rate calculator? Find out how the interest you pay over the life of your loan could change with a honeymoon introductory interest rate, with our CANSTAR Honeymoon Home Loan Calculator.

A honeymoon home loan has an introductory interest rate that is lower than the provider standard interest rate. These promotional rates are enticing because they’re so low and they offer a bit of breathing room in the first year or two of your home loan, so you can afford to do things like buy furniture for your new home.

However, be warned: These introductory rates do not last long, usually between 6 months and 2 years, and they typically revert to a much higher variable interest rate when the honeymoon period finishes. This higher rate is called the “revert rate” in this article.

Find out more about how honeymoon rates or introductory home loan interest rates work below the calculator.

Please note: The calculations do not take into account all fees and charges. The results provided by this calculator are an estimate only, and should not be relied on for the purpose of making a decision in relation to a home loan. Interest rates other costs may change over time, affecting the total cost of the loan. Consider whether you need financial advice from a qualified adviser.

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Pros and cons of honeymoon home loans

Because revert rates are so much higher, basing your home loan decision on a honeymoon/introductory rate can be a big mistake. Choosing a honeymoon home loan over a standard variable home loan can cost less in the short-term but a lot more over the life of the loan. We show an example of this below under “Honeymoon home loans vs. standard variable home loans”.

So why would you choose a honeymoon loan if they’re not a good investment? Well, some lenders let you escape the revert rate by switching to one of their other home loan products a certain time after the honeymoon period has finished. There may be a small fee attached for this switch, so please do consider your own financial position when tossing up the pros and cons.

How do I know if a honeymoon home loan is a good idea?

You can “try out” a honeymoon home loan using our Canstar Honeymoon Home Loan Calculator. With just a few easy clicks, you can imagine different interest rates and honeymoon periods.

You can then compare this data against our Repayments Calculator, which will show you what your repayments and total interest paid would look like if you chose a standard variable home loan instead.

 

Honeymoon Period

A longer honeymoon period can clearly save you more in interest over the long haul. You might be hard pressed to find a home loan with a honeymoon as long as 5 years, though! Our research team reports most honeymoon rates last from 6 months to 24 months (2 years).

Don’t forget the other costs

There’s more to the cost of a home loan than the interest rate, honeymoon or otherwise. You should also look at the comparison rate, ongoing fee, and up-front fee listed when you’re comparing home loans using our comparison tables.

Home loan calculators to help you work out your financial position

Use Canstar’s home loan calculators when you’re doing your sums about how much you can afford to borrow in a home loan: