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The table below shows fixed-rate home loans (2-year term) from our online partners, sorted by interest rate (lowest first).

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BOQ | Special | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤80% | Fixed for 2 years
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Up to $2,000 when you refinance with a BOQ home loan. 
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5.89% Glossary
6.41% Glossary
$2,962.49 Glossary
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Up to $2,000 when you refinance with a IMB home loan. 
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5.99% Glossary
6.34% Glossary
$2,994.54 Glossary
Westpac | Premier Advantage Options Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤70% | Fixed for 2 years
via a Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker
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6.49% Glossary
7.57% Glossary
$3,157.06 Glossary
ANZ | Owner Occupied | LVR ≤80% | Fixed for 2 years
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Up to $2,000 when you refinance with an ANZ home loan. 
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6.54% Glossary
7.10% Glossary
$3,173.51 Glossary
Westpac | Premier Advantage Options Home Loan | Owner Occupied | LVR 70-80% | Fixed for 2 years
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6.59% Glossary
7.67% Glossary
$3,190 Glossary

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The initial results in the table above are sorted by Interest rate (Low-High) , then Star Rating (High-Low) , then Comparison rate^ (Low-High) . Additional filters may have been applied, see top of table for details.

What is a fixed-rate home loan?

A fixed-rate home loan is a home loan where the interest rate is locked in (or fixed) for a set period of time. During this time, your interest rate and your repayments won’t change.

This is different to a variable-rate home loan, where the interest rate can change at any time. Lenders typically move their rates up or down in line with the official cash rate set by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and other factors.

Another option is a split home loan, where a portion of your loan is fixed and the remainder is variable.

How to compare fixed-rate home loans

A loan’s interest rate is an important consideration and it can make a big difference to the total cost of a loan. But there are also other factors to consider. This includes any fees attached to the loan and the features available.

Canstar’s Home Loan Star Ratings and Awards could also help with your decision. Canstar’s expert researchers assessed thousands of home loans, including fixed rate home loans, to see which ones offered the best value. Canstar also has a separate Fixed Rate Home Loan Award.

A low rate isn’t the only factor to consider when judging a loan. Other factors could play a part, such as if it comes with any features, like an offset account or redraw facility, extra fees or similar considerations. Consider if you need to seek professional financial advice.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fixed Rate Home Loans

Many lenders offer fixed rate home loans with terms between one and five years. After this period, the interest rate will switch to a variable one. In some cases you may be able to negotiate another fixed term with your lender.

A fixed rate home loan can offer certainty in terms of your repayments, but they tend to be less flexible and can lack features when compared to variable rate loans.

Pros

  • Certainty. Your repayments will stay the same during your fixed term period. This could make budgeting easier.
  • Protected against future rate rises. If your lender decides to increase its rates, your repayments will not be impacted and will stay the same for your fixed term.

Cons

  • You may miss out on lower rates. If your lender decides to decrease its rates, you will not benefit and may miss out on lower repayments.
  • Less flexible. For example, there may be restrictions on making additional repayments and you may be charged a break fee if you decide to change your loan.
  • Less features. Fixed rate home loans generally lack features when compared to variable rate loans. For example, you may not be able to access an offset account or a redraw facility.

Read more about the pros and cons of fixed rate home loans.

Fixed rate home loans typically have less features than variable rate home loans. You may not be able to benefit from features like an offset account, redraw facility and the ability to make additional repayments.

Some lenders offer a rate lock feature on fixed rate home loans. A rate lock allows prospective home buyers to ‘lock in’ a fixed home loan rate, to protect themselves from potential rate rises in the time between applying for the home loan and settlement. Generally, lenders will allow you to lock in your rate for 90 days.

Make sure you look at what features are available on the specific home loan you are considering before you apply.

The term “interest rate” means the amount of money you will have to pay or will receive from a bank, when you use one of its financial products. It is expressed as a percentage. When someone borrows money from a financial institution, the lender will charge interest on that loan – an extra amount of money the customer has to pay on top of their loan instalments. It’s the main way banks make money from loans. Conversely, when someone deposits money with a bank, the bank will pay that customer a percentage of that money back in interest, depending on how long they keep those funds in that bank. It’s why people choose to put their money in a bank. Banks then use this deposited money to fund loans to other people, among other things.

Learn more about interest rates:

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Buying a property is a big decision. Thankfully, Canstar has developed some handy checklists to help you through the process of buying your first home:

A refinance home loan, also commonly known as a refi loan, is a type of loan available to people who already have a home loan on a property and want to switch to another mortgage product or another lender – or both. It is generally similar to other types of home loans, and can be available to both owner-occupiers and investors and offered with a variable rate, fixed rate or a split loan made up of a combination of fixed and variable rates. It may also be possible to refinance other types of loans, such as personal loans and car loans (typically, fees and charges apply).

When you refinance a home loan, your previous mortgage is typically discharged (closed). The balance owing on the loan is transferred to the new loan (which could be with a new lender). You then begin paying off that loan under the terms and conditions of the new loan. This could mean a different repayment amount or method of payment.

Learn more about refinancing your home loan

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Canstar Star Ratings and Awards

Looking for an award-winning product or to switch providers or brands? Canstar rates products based on price and features in our Star Ratings and Awards. Our expert Research team shares insights about which products offer 5-Star value and which providers offer outstanding value overall. We also reveal which providers have the most satisfied customers in our dedicated Customer Satisfaction Awards.

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About the authors

Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief

Nina Rinella
As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald. Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp. When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram or Twitter and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Nina as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Joshua Sale, Group Manager, Research & Ratings

Joshua Sale

As Canstar’s Ratings Manager, Josh Sale is responsible for the methodology and delivery of Canstar’s Home Loans Star Ratings and Awards and the Home Loan Refinance Awards. With tertiary qualifications in economics and finance, Josh has worked behind the scenes for the last five years to develop Star Ratings and Awards that help connect consumers with the right home loan for them.

Josh is passionate about helping consumers get hands-on with their home loans, always reminding home buyers that finding the right loan can be as important for your finances as negotiating a fair property purchase price. Josh has been interviewed by media outlets such as the Australian Financial Reviewnews.com.au and Money Magazine, discussing topics including home loan equity and wider finance trends.

When it comes to Josh’s own property journey, the home loans expert once bought two houses in the same transaction when he ensured the cubby house his daughter loved was listed on the purchase contract for his new home.

You can follow Josh on LinkedIn, and Canstar on Twitter and Facebook.


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A Target Market Determination (‘TMD’) is a document that explains which people particular financial products may be suitable for (the target market) and sets out any conditions around how financial products can be distributed to consumers.

Why do product issuers provide Target Market Determinations?

From 5 October 2021, TMDs are compulsory for most financial products.

Issuers and distributors of financial products must take reasonable steps that are likely to result in financial products reaching consumers in the target market defined by the product issuer.

We recommend that you consider the TMD before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD.

Any advice on this page is general and has not taken into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider whether this general financial advice is right for your personal circumstances. Canstar provides information about credit products. We’re not suggesting or recommending a particular credit product for you. If you decide to apply for a loan, you will deal directly with the provider, not with Canstar. Consider the Target Market Determination (TMD) before making a purchase decision. Contact the product issuer directly for a copy of the TMD. It’s important you check rates and product information directly with the provider. For more information, read our Detailed Disclosure. ^Read the Comparison Rate Warning.

Before you elect to terminate or modify existing lending arrangements, we recommend you consider (i) your personal circumstances, and (ii) any associated fees, exit costs and application costs that may be applicable as well as the impact these changes could have on you. We suggest you consider seeking independent advice from a qualified adviser.

“Interest-only loan” generally means a loan where you will only pay interest during the interest-only term. That means you won’t be making payments which reduce debt during the interest-only term.

On some Home Loan products, you can choose to be referred to a mortgage broker who has been certified by Canstar according to our certification process. Mortgage brokers may not be able to offer loans from every provider. The loans included in the table are loans that Canstar Certified Mortgage Brokers can discuss with you, if you choose to do so. There may be more suitable loans for your personal circumstances.

If a broker successfully completes the Canstar certification process, they may pay Canstar a fee to use the official Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker badge. Canstar may earn a fee from the Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker, or the broker group they are affiliated with, if you settle a Home Loan via a Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker after being referred to the broker by Canstar.  Fees payable may vary depending on the home loan product and product provider.

Not all mortgage brokers available in the market have undertaken the certification process.  Canstar has invited a limited number of brokers to undertake the process, and only those brokers who have successfully completed the certification process are entitled to use the logo and wording “Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker”. Being certified as a Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker is not a representation that the holder’s mortgage broking services are superior to all other brokers who do not hold the certification.

Canstar Certified Mortgage Brokers are independent contractors, operate under their own Australian Credit Licence, or as Credit Representatives under an Australian Credit Licence, and are not Canstar’s agent or representative. They are not Home Loan product providers, but they can make recommendations to you about Home Loan products that may suit your needs. The broker may require you to enter into an agreement with them in relation to the services they can provide.  Canstar will have no knowledge of or input into the advice and product recommendations you receive from a Canstar Certified Mortgage Broker.

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