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The Bare Essentials variable rate (P&I) home loan
Variable interest rate
Comparison rate*
For owner occupied P&I home loans
what's included.
No Ongoing Fees
Set and forget with no ongoing or annual fees on your home loan.
Transaction Account
Make easy loan repayments from your Everyday banking account, with no monthly fees and a Visa Debit Card1.
Redraw Facility
Enjoy the flexibility of making extra payments and you can redraw your funds when you need them^.
Split loan option
Slice and dice your home loan, with fixed and variable options. By combining the two, you can enjoy the security of a fixed rate and the flexibility of a variable.
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book an appointmentThings you need to know
Fees applicable to this product include:
- Application fee: waived (usually $600)
- Valuation fee: estimated at $242
- Legal fees: estimated at $440
- Other fees may apply
- Staff assisted redraw fee: $50
- We’re also waiving the $6 monthly account keeping fee on the Everyday account while the Bare Essentials home loan is held (other fees and charges may apply).
Important documents:
- Refer to the Credit Fees and Charges brochure and
- Fees, Charges and Transaction Limits brochure
- Home Loan Key Facts Sheets
To reduce or cancel your credit limit, click here.
| The Bare Essentials owner occupied variable | ||
| Interest Rate | Comparison Rate* | |
| Variable (P&I) | 2.59% p.a. | 2.64% p.a. |
| Variable (IO) | 3.85% p.a. | 3.90% p.a. |
| First Home Owners Variable P&I special2 | 2.45% p.a. | 2.50% p.a. |
| The Bare Essentials investment variable | ||
| Interest Rate | Comparison Rate* | |
| Variable (P&I) | 3.19% p.a. | 3.24% p.a. |
| Variable (IO) | 3.39% p.a. | 3.44% p.a. |
Extra tools and benefits
Borrowing power calculator
Learn how much you can borrow and see what your repayments could be by using our online borrowing power calculator. Simply enter your income and expenses to receive an estimate. Determine your borrowing power.
Lenders Mortgage Insurance
Are you interested in entering the property market but not sure if you have the right deposit? Consider taking out Lender Mortgage Insurance (LMI).
Tips for refinancing
Learn more about how to refinance your home loan to Illawarra Credit Union, so you can enjoy the mutual difference. Great Value. Great Service. #MakeTheMove
QBE home & contents
Take out QBE insurance with us and you’ll get a 20% rebate on your first annual home and contents insurance premium#. Request a quote.
important notes
1. All loan repayments must be made from the Everyday Transaction account. The $6 monthly account keeping fee is waived while the home loan is held.
^$50 staff assisted fee applies
Eligibility criteria, T&C’s, fees and charges apply for loan products for more information refer to illawarracu.com.au/legal-information/important-documents-info.
*Comparison rates are calculated on a loan amount of $150,000 over a term of 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
Eligibility criteria, terms & conditions, fees & charges apply. Please refer to the Credit Fees and Charges brochure.
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Prefer to split your loan? We’ve got you covered.
If you like the certainty of fixed repayments but also want the flexibility that a variable product provides, then chat to us about splitting your home loan. You decide what’s right for you.