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Greater Bank decided to end its ultra-low one-year fixed rate for owner-occupiers, raising it across its home loan products by up to 30bps.

This change was on top of the increases across fixed-rate terms, with hikes of up to 45bps. Here are some of the most significant changes:

Greater Bank Loan Product

Change

New Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Great Rate Discount Fixed 1 yr $150k+

+30 bps

1.89% p.a.

2.17% p.a.

Great Rate Discount Fixed 3 yrs $150k+

+20bps

2.74% p.a.

2.34% p.a.

Ultimate Discount Investment P&I Fixed 3 yrs 150k+

+45bps

2.99% p.a.

3.27% p.a.

Great Rate Investment Fixed P&I 3 yrs

+20bps

2.99% p.a

2.47% p.a.

 

Unity Bank

Unity Bank made several changes to its fixed-year offers for first-home buyers.

Unity Bank Loan Product

Change

New Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

First Home Buyer Fixed Rate 1 yr P&I

+15bps

2.39% p.a.

4.16% p.a.

First Home Buyer Fixed Rate 3 yrs P&I

+15bps

2.95% p.a.

3.99% p.a.

First Home Buyer Fixed Rate 5 yrs P&I

+29bps

3.49% p.a.

4.02% p.a.

 

Regional Australia Bank

Regional Australia Bank followed the hike trend for fixed rates, offering higher rates for both owner-occupiers under their standard and Partnership Advantage loan products.

Regional Australia Bank Loan Product

Change

New Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Owner Occ Fixed Home Loan P&I 3 yrs

+30 bps

2.89% p.a.

3.91% p.a.

Inv Fixed Home Loan P&I 3 yrs

+30bps

3.09% p.a.

4.33% p.a.

Partnership Advantage Fixed P&I 5 yrs

+40bps

3.49% p.a.

3.587% p.a.

Inv Partnership Advantage Fixed P&I 5 yrs

+40bps

3.89% p.a

4.03% p.a.

 

Credit Union SA

Credit Union SA made the biggest hikes over the past two weeks, raising its special offer four- and five-year fixed rates by up to 55bps.

Credit Union SA Loan Product

Change

New Advertised Rate

Comparison Rate

Fixed Home Loan Package P&I 5 yrs Special Offer

+55 bps

3.39% p.a.

3.74% p.a.

Investment Fixed Home Loan Package P&I 5 yrs Special Offer

+39bps

3.39% p.a.

4.00% p.a.

Fixed Home Loan Package P&I 3 yrs

+25bps

3.04% p.a.

3.64% p.a.

Investment Fixed Rate Home Loan P&I 3 yrs

+25bps

3.44% p.a

4.60% p.a.

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