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Home Loan Variable: 5.88% (6.07%*) • Home Loan Fixed: 5.49% (6.26%*) • Fixed: 5.49% (6.26%*) • Variable: 5.88% (6.07%*) • Investment IO: 5.79% (6.67%*) • Investment PI: 5.64% (6.08%*)

  Bankwest Simple Home Loan

The Bankwest Simple Home Loan is a variable rate home loan available for both owner occupied and investment purposes (the loan amount will be restricted by your property value, repayment type and loan purpose). Plus you can link an optional offset facility to your loan to help reduce your interest and pay off your loan faster. Bankwest is progressively closing its branches and expects all branches to be closed by the end of 2024. After the closure of branches, customers will no longer be able to access services which were available at branches. You can find the latest information, including proposed branch closure dates, your nearest face-to-face banking options as well as Frequently Asked Questions by visiting bankwest.com.au and searching for 'branch info'.
Category: Home Loans  Last Updated October 14, 2024  Effective October 23, 2024

 General Lending Rates

Rates listed below are for a VARIABLE Owner Occupied P&I product. Additional Information Rate to be applied is calculated off the applicable variable reference rate, and any discount that the customer may be entitled to.
Interest Rate
6.29% PA
Comparison Rate
6.32%PA*
Product rates will vary depending upon your financial position< LVR, and other criteria. The product may also vary depending upon the rate type, repayment type, or loan purpose. We encourage you to contact us for a full understanding of the product and terms.

Product Variations
Product rates and conditions will usually vary based on the LVR and other conditions..
  LVR
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 7.34%, Comparison Rate 7.37%
  • Repayment Type: Interest Only
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 8.02%, Comparison Rate 8.05%
  • Repayment Type: Interest Only
  • Loan Purpose: Investment
  LVR
Minimum: 95.01 PERCENT Maximum: 98 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 8.77%, Comparison Rate 8.80%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.29%, Comparison Rate 6.32%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
Minimum: 60.01 PERCENT Maximum: 70 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.34%, Comparison Rate 6.37%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
Minimum: 70.01 PERCENT Maximum: 80 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.34%, Comparison Rate 6.37%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.44%, Comparison Rate 6.47%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Investment
  LVR
Minimum: 70.01 PERCENT Maximum: 80 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.49%, Comparison Rate 6.52%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Investment
  LVR
Minimum: 60.01 PERCENT Maximum: 70 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.49%, Comparison Rate 6.52%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Investment
  LVR
Minimum: 80.01 PERCENT Maximum: 90 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.54%, Comparison Rate 6.57%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Owner Occupied
  LVR
Minimum: 80.01 PERCENT Maximum: 90 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 6.89%, Comparison Rate 6.92%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Investment
  LVR
Minimum: 90.01 PERCENT Maximum: 95 PERCENT
  • Lending Rate Type: Variable
  • Interest Rate: 7.89%, Comparison Rate 7.92%
  • Repayment Type: Principal And Interest
  • Loan Purpose: Investment

 Product Features

  • Card Access Additional Information: You can link your Bankwest Home Loan account to your Bankwest debit card to enable funds to be deposited into your home loan account. Note you are not able to withdraw funds from the home loan via the linked card.
  • Other Additional Information: Apply for additional lending or reduce your limit, this lets you renovate, upsize, downsize or invest in property. Lending criteria applies.
  • Other Additional Information: One standard valuation included. Any amount in excess of the standard fee is to be met by the customer.
  • Other Additional Information: A bridging loan could help you purchase a new property to live in, before you sell your existing home. It's a temporary loan, for up to 6 months, however you'll need to sell and settle your current property within the loan term. The proceeds from the property sale will go towards paying off the bridging loan.
  • Npp Enabled Additional Information: This means you can receive faster payments into this account, often in real time. Keep in mind - this account isn't eligible for PayID.
  • Digital Banking Additional Information: You can do your everyday banking through Bankwest Online Banking and the Bankwest App from anywhere, 24/7 - it's easy and secure.
  • Extra Repayments Additional Information: Pay weekly, fortnightly or monthly to suit your pay cycle. Plus, make unlimited extra repayments to help pay your loan off faster.
  • Guarantor Additional Information: A guarantor is someone who agrees to be responsible for repaying a debt owed to us under a loan provided to another individual if the borrower (or borrowers) cannot make their repayments. A guarantor supports the loan by providing us with an additional property as security. By providing a guarantee, we may lend to the borrower in situations where they may not have been able to secure the full amount of the loan they require. Independent legal and financial advice is required for these applications.
  • Other Additional Information: Track your application online in real time with our Home Loan Application Tracker.
  • Other Additional Information: Up to 30 years.
  • Other Additional Information: This loan can be used for the purposes of owner occupied or investment property purchases, refinancing your existing home loan, purchasing of vacant land (non-commercial), personal needs, off the plan purchases and building/construction purposes.
  • Other Additional Information: This loan cannot be used for business purposes.
  • Other Additional Information: You could choose to split between Variable Home Loan and Fixed Rate Home Loan - enabling the flexibility on the variable part of your loan, whilst having certainty of a fixed rate on the fixed part of your loan.
  • Other Additional Information: You can switch between Variable Home Loan and Fixed Rate Home Loan. Early termination fees may apply when switching from a Fixed Home Loan.
  • Notifications Additional Information: Easy Alerts are available for mobile personal banking accounts on eligible devices in which you have the Bankwest App installed and notifications enabled. Limited alerts only are available for credit products.
  • Offset Additional Information: Link an Offset account to your Bankwest Simple Home Loan. This can help you reduce the amount of interest that you pay over the life of your loan.
  • Redraw Additional Information: Access your surplus balance when you need, available via online banking or at your local branch.
  • Other Additional Information: Principal & Interest or Interest only options are available.

 Product Eligibility

  • Min Age - 18. Additional Information: Individuals (natural persons) must have the legal capacity to enter into the loan contract, provide acceptable identification documentation and be 18 years or older.
  • Residency Status Additional Information: Available to Australian citizens or permanent residents and to New Zealand citizens residing in Australia.
  • Natural Person - Individuals.
  • Other Additional Information: Security of the home loan is located in Australia.
  • Other Additional Information: Applications for home loans are subject to the Bank's normal credit approval.

 Bank Fees and Charges

  • Application Fee (Upfront), Amount: 695.00. Additional Information: Includes legal fees for standard mortgage preparation and one standard valuation fee. Any amount in excess of the standard fees are to be met by the customer.
  • Bank Cheque Fee (Event), Amount: 10.00. Additional Information: Payable per cheque required for settlement purposes and each time you request a bank cheque.
  • Arrears Notice Fee (Event), Amount: 35.00. Additional Information: Cost is per notice and payable upon notification that your account is in arrears, during the period the loan is in default.
  • Legal Fees (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: Payable where Bankwest requires external legal services as part of the application.
  • Mortgage Registration Fee (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: These are payable to Bankwest in reimbursement of Land Titles Office fees. Charges vary depending on the State of lodgement.
  • Discharge Of Pre-existing Mortgage Registration Fee (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: These are payable to Bankwest in reimbursement of Land Titles Office fees. Charges vary depending on the State of lodgement.
  • Transfer Of Land Registration Fee (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: These are payable to Bankwest in reimbursement of Land Titles Office fees. Charges vary depending on the State of lodgement.
  • Third Party Fees (including Legal Fees) Associated With The Discharge (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: These are payable to Bankwest in reimbursement of any third party fees associated with a discharge.
  • Discharge Of Mortgage Registration Fee (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: These are payable to Bankwest in reimbursement of Land Titles Office fees. Charges may vary depending on the State of lodgement.
  • Security Assessment Fee (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: Payable when we perform a valuation on any mortgaged real property forming part of the Security after the initial settlement in reimbursement of the valuer's fee.
  • Legal Disbursement Fee (Event), Amount: 350.00. Additional Information: Applies when a new mortgage is being taken. Applies whether the settlement is attended in person or digitally.
  • Preparation Of Discharge Of Mortgage Fee (Event), Amount: 300.00. Additional Information: Payable for the preparation of each discharge of mortgage document.
  • Discharge Settlement Attendance Fee (Event), Amount: 38.20. Additional Information: Payable per settlement and applies whether the settlement is attended in person or digitally.
  • Title Production Fee (Event), Amount: 130.00. Additional Information: Cost is per title and payable when Bankwest is required to produce title documents.
  • Search Handling Fee (Event), Amount: 40.00. Additional Information: Cost is per dealing and payable for completion of any search conducted by Bankwest.
  • Progress Payment Fee (Event), Amount: 80.00. Additional Information: Payable on each occasion the Bank makes a progress payment.
  • Home Loan Portability Fee (Event), Amount: 350.00. Additional Information: Fee is payable upon application to Bankwest to substitute an existing security with another security.
  • Default Administration Fee (Event), Amount: 50.00. Additional Information: Cost is per month and payable on issue of a statutory default notice, during the period that your loan is under administration due to being in default.
  • Loan Increase Fee (Event), Amount: 295.00. Additional Information: Payable when you apply to increase the amount of credit or credit limit under an existing loan.
  • Lenders Mortgage Insurance (Variable), Amount: Not Listed.. Additional Information: Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) may apply where there is an increased risk associated with a home loan. The circumstances of your loan determine whether a loan will incur LMI. There is a one-off cost associated with LMI. This LMI premium is not a bank fee or an establishment fee. LMI refunds may apply for certain products and customers who met the eligibility criteria.

 Limitations & Restrictions (Constraints)

  • Min Limit of 20000.00 Additional Information: Minimum individual loan size is $20,000.

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