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Loan Features Explained

Your quick guide to common home loan terms and what they really mean.

Offset Account

A transaction account linked to your home loan. The balance reduces the amount of interest charged on your mortgage.

Redraw Facility

Lets you withdraw extra repayments you’ve made on your loan if needed. Useful for flexibility.

Fixed Rate

An interest rate locked in for a set period (usually 1–5 years). Repayments stay the same during this time.

Variable Rate

An interest rate that can change over time. Your repayments may go up or down.

Split Loan

Part of your loan has a fixed rate and part has a variable rate. Offers both stability and flexibility.

Interest-Only Loan

For a set period, you only pay interest (not the loan principal). This can lower repayments temporarily, often used by investors.

Principal & Interest Loan

Your repayments cover both the loan principal (amount borrowed) and the interest charged.

Comparison Rate

A single percentage figure that includes the interest rate and most fees to help compare loans more easily.

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)

Insurance that protects the lender if you default. Usually applies if your deposit is less than 20%.

Loan-to-Value Ratio (LVR)

The loan amount divided by the property value. Lower LVR usually means better loan terms.

Guarantor

A family member or other person who offers security for your loan, helping you borrow more or avoid LMI.

Pre-Approval

Conditional approval from a lender confirming how much you can borrow — helpful before house hunting.

Why It Matters?

Understanding loan features helps you:

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