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Mortgage rates at a glance

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Special rates preferred · Checked 10 Nov 2026
Bank / optionFixedFloatingFixed / floating monthly paymentEstimated total interestTotal principal & interestConsiderations

Fixed and floating rates use published Special rates where available. Otherwise, the sole published rate is retained and labelled. At fixed expiry, repayments reset using the listed floating rate, remaining balance and term, assuming continued eligibility and an unchanged floating rate. Actual rates at expiry may differ. Fees excluded.

Different structures for different plans

These are general explanations of common structures; bank contracts determine the features and limits. The current calculator models principal-and-interest repayments switching from fixed to floating. It does not yet model daily offset or revolving balances.

01 / FIXED

Fixed-rate mortgage

The rate is locked for an agreed period. The fixed period is different from the full loan term.

How it works
Payments use the agreed rate during the fixed period. At expiry, you can refix or move to floating under the loan agreement.
Main benefit
Rate certainty during the fixed period makes budgeting easier.
Things to consider
Extra repayments may be limited and breaking the fixed period can incur costs. A fall in market rates does not usually reduce your existing fixed rate automatically.
02 / FLOATING

Floating-rate mortgage

The bank can change the rate. Regular principal-and-interest repayments generally continue.

How it works
Interest is charged on outstanding principal at the current floating rate. Repayments may change when the rate changes.
Main benefit
Usually offers greater flexibility for extra payments, lump sums or restructuring. It can be used for a portion requiring flexibility.
Things to consider
Payments and total cost can change. Floating is not necessarily cheaper than fixed; repayment rules depend on the bank.
03 / OFFSET

Offset mortgage

The loan and eligible everyday accounts stay separate. Linked balances reduce the loan amount used to calculate interest.

How it works
For example, a $200,000 loan with $50,000 in eligible linked accounts is generally charged interest on $150,000. The loan principal itself has not fallen.
Main benefit
Keep access to everyday funds while using those balances to reduce mortgage interest.
Things to consider
Usually uses a floating rate and still requires minimum repayments. Eligible accounts, deposit interest and fees vary by bank. Withdrawing linked funds reduces the offset benefit.
04 / REVOLVING CREDIT

Revolving credit mortgage

Works like a property-secured overdraft, with income, spending and borrowing managed through a loan transaction account.

How it works
Income paid in reduces debt; spending or redrawing increases it. You can repay and redraw within the permitted limit. Interest is generally based on the daily drawn balance rather than the full approved limit.
Main benefit
Temporary cash balances can reduce interest-bearing debt while retaining redraw flexibility within the permitted limit.
Things to consider
Usually has a floating rate and may carry account fees. Redrawing increases debt, so budgeting discipline matters. Limits may reduce over time or be changed by the bank; ongoing access is not guaranteed.

Offset vs revolving: offset keeps deposits separate and uses them to reduce interest; revolving deposits and spending directly change the debt balance.

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