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First home buyer

Buying your first home can be a daunting prospect and, for many people, more challenging than ever. That’s why we’ve got the important information you need in one place, including a whole range of options to help you own your own home sooner.

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Investor

Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned professional, we’re here to help you buy an investment property with confidence.

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Self-Employed

We could assess your income using just your 2 most recent Notices of Assessment if you're an individual, your business has been trading for at least 2 years and you're looking to borrow up to 80%.

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Extended loan term

We understand that stepping onto the property ladder is harder than ever. Although an extended loan term of up to 40 years may not be a realistic option for everyone, it is one pathway to homeownership we now offer.

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Refinancing

You don’t have to live with a high interest rate. By refinancing to a Great Southern Bank Home Loan, you could pay your mortgage off sooner with a competitive rate and no monthly or annual fees.

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Grants and schemes

There are government schemes designed to help you onto the property ladder. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or single parent, you may only need a 2% or 5% deposit helping you buy your home sooner.

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Compare Home Loans

The property price is an estimated value of the property only.
Not including upfront costs like stamp duty and conveyancing fees.
You may need to pay lenders mortgage insurance (LMI) because your loan to value ratio (LVR) is more than 80%.
Loan purpose
Loan type
Basic Variable
All the features you need and nothing you don't.
Discounted rates from
6.79
%
p.a.
Comparison rate^
7.16
%
p.a.
Repayments
$1,922
Monthly
Borrowing $500,000 over 30 years paying principal and interest. Repayments are an estimation only.*
Features
Competitive discounted variable rate.
$0 monthly or annual fees.
Unlimited extra repayments.
Redraw at any time for free5.
^Comparison rate warning and T&Cs apply.
New and additional lending only and subject to eligibility.1,2
Offset Variable
100% offset home loan that makes saving on interest easy.6
Discounted rates from
6.79
%
p.a.
Comparison rate^
7.16
%
p.a.
Repayments
$1,922
Monthly
Borrowing $500,000 over 30 years paying principal and interest. Repayments are an estimation only.*
Features
100% Multi-Account Offset6.
Unlimited extra repayments.
Smart features like split loan options and top-ups.
Redraw at any time for free5.
^Comparison rate warning and T&Cs apply.
New and additional lending only and subject to eligibility.1,2
Fixed Rate
A competitive fixed rate plus the flexibility to pay up to $30,000 in extra repayments during the fixed term7,8
6.79
%
p.a.
Comparison rate^
7.16
%
p.a.
Repayments
$1,922
Monthly
Borrowing $500,000 over 30 years paying principal and interest. Repayments are an estimation only.*
Features
Certainty of repayments for the fixed period.
$30,000 in extra repayments during fixed term7.
Redraw your extra repayments any time for free5.
Lock in your rate before settlement11 See how it works.
^Comparison rate warning and T&Cs apply.
Subject to eligibility. Rate period applies9,10

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OFFER
Enjoy a $600 saving with $0 establishment fee when you apply! #

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Whatever your home buying dreams, our team of specialists can help guide you through the process step by step.

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Complete the form and we’ll connect you with one of our experienced Home Loan Specialists to discuss your goals, eligibility and next steps.

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Application

When you’re ready, we’ll help you prepare and submit your application.

3
Loan approval and settlement

Once your application is ready for assessment, your specialist will guide you from approval to settlement.

FAQS

Home loans explained

Find the answers to our frequently asked questions here.

Great Southern Bank is the trading name of Credit Union Australia Limited. You may have previously known us as CUA.

For over 75 years we’ve helped our customers manage their money. We do this by providing clever products and smart tools that help you reach your financial goals sooner. Plus, being customer-owned means that our profits go back into our products and services, not shareholders

We love helping people reach their financial goals and we can’t wait to help you reach yours, whatever they may be. Contact us to get started, we’re here to help!

Home loan repayments are almost always calculated on a monthly basis. You can pay into your home loan account weekly or fortnightly, but the contracted repayment frequency remains monthly.

To make sure you stay on track to pay off your home loan in the contracted term, we periodically review and recalculate your loan repayment amount.

A recalculation of your repayment amount can happen for a number of reasons. These include:

  • If the interest rate on your loan increases or decreases.
  • If your loan’s rate has been fixed and the fixed rate period ends.
  • Your loan has an introductory rate or interest-only payments for a set period, and this period ends.

Your choices can also result in a change. For example:

  • You move from a variable to a fixed rate loan (or vice versa).
  • You switch from an interest-only to a principal & interest loan (or vice versa).
  • You make a lump-sum payment and ask us to clear your advance payments (i.e. the amount is not available to redraw).
  • You request a change to the repayment frequency.

If your rate is changing or you're thinking about making changes to your loan, you can use our handy calculators to give you an estimate of the impact on your minimum repayment amount.

For more information and advice on loan repayments, drop into your local branch or call us on 133 282.

We use a method called monthly amortisation to calculate your repayments. This means your repayment amount is based on a monthly average of 31 days and is charged on the same day each month. Interest charges are calculated on your home loan balance daily and charged at the end of the month. The interest is debited on the last day of the month, and you can view your interest debits in online or mobile banking.

If your deposit is less than 20% of the property’s value, most financial institutions will require Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance (LMI). LMI is taken out to protect the lender in case of default. It’s a one-off cost and is generally included in the total value of the loan.

The loan-to-value ratio (LVR) is the amount of the loan compared to the value of the property. The higher deposit you have, the lower your LVR will be.

LVR is expressed as a percentage. For example, if the home you'd like to buy is valued at $400,000 and you need to borrow $320,000, the LVR would be 80% (i.e. $320,000 divided by $400,000).

The LVR is based on the bank’s valuation of your property (which may differ from the amount you paid on the contract). From a lender’s perspective, the higher the LVR, the higher the cost and risk to the lender, which is why you’ll often see higher rates for higher LVR applications. Apart from getting a better rate, having an LVR of 80% or lower also means you could avoid paying Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).

A comparison rate will help you identify the true cost of the loan, which includes the interest rate plus all the relevant fees and charges for a loan. Comparison rates are useful when comparing different home loans to find the best deal. However, it’s always worth bearing in mind that the advertised comparison rate for a loan will be based on a sample loan amount and term.

  • What documents do I need to provide for income verification?

    To apply you will need to provide your two most recent Notices of Assessment (NOA). If you're applying after 1 March, one of the NOAs you need to supply must be from the year immediately prior.

  • What if my income has changed between my two Notices of Assessment (NOA)?

    If your income has increased by up to 50% between your last two NOAs, we'll use the income on the most recent one, as long as it's accompanied by a satisfactory explanation of its sustainability.

    • If year-on-year income has increased by more than 50%, we'll use the average of the last 2 years' income. Otherwise, if the income has decreased, we'll use the income on the latest year's NOA.
  • Can I include other income sources besides my self-employed income?

    Yes, income can be from a combination of self-employed and PAYG and can include wages, dividends and distributions from a company and/or trust. Rental income is not acceptable under this policy except where the rental income is part of the application for the purchase of a new investment property.

  • What do I need to be eligible for this policy?

    To be eligible for this policy, you will need to:

    • Earn income from a business that is wholly or partly owned by you.
    • Your business has been trading for a minimum of two years
    • Have a maximum of two directorships.
    • Have a maximum LVR of 80%.
  • What if I don't meet the eligibility criteria for the simplified self-employed policy?

    We can assess you under our standard self-employed policy. This policy is applicable to sole traders, partnerships, company and trust borrowers. Speak to your Home Loan Specialist for further information including eligibility criteria.

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GREEN HOME OFFER
Lower rate loans for energy-efficient homes
Enjoy a discount on a Basic or Offset Variable Home Loan when you buy, build or refinance an eligible green home. Conditions apply.
ABOUT US

Why choose Great Southern Bank?

We’re customer owned, so our profits go towards delivering better products and services rather than to shareholders. We believe it’s a more transparent way of doing things and why we’ve been trusted by Australians for more than 75 years.

“Wayne was an absolute champ during the whole process! Always letting me know what I needed to do and all while answering all the dumb questions I had.”
Robert, 33, WA
Great Southern Bank Customer.

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Rates are current as at 22 May 2026 and subject to change.

Great Southern Bank, a business name of Credit Union Australia Ltd ABN 44 087 650 959, AFSL and Australian Credit Licence 238317. Lending criteria, limits, conditions, and fees apply. Applications are subject to credit approval.

^ Comparison rate accurate for $150,000 secured loan over 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.

* Repayment is indicative only based on the stated information. Changes in interest rates, repayment frequency and loan term will affect the repayment amount. The calculations do not take into account fees, charges or other amounts that may be charged to the loan (such as establishment fees and security administration fees). If you are borrowing more than 80% of the value of the property, Lenders’ Mortgage Insurance may apply. Any of these additional amounts will increase the repayments under the loan. Calculations are not a loan approval. Applications are subject to credit approval, satisfactory security, and minimum deposit requirements. Conditions apply to all loan options.

1 Discounts off the Basic Variable and Offset Variable Reference Rate are available to (a) new home loans with a minimum application amount of $100,000; or (b) switching or restructuring of the home loan you already have with us when it includes new borrowing of at least $10,000; for new home loan applications unconditionally approved on or after 22 May 2026. Published interest rates are inclusive of any discounts off the respective Reference Rates. Interest rates and discounts vary based on the loan purpose (owner occupier and investor), repayment type (principal and interest, interest only, construction) and Loan to Value Ratio (LVR). Maximum LVR applies and includes Lenders' Mortgage Insurance and Great Southern Bank loan setup fees where applicable.

2 Great Southern Bank may withdraw or amend this offer at any time without notice. A change in your loan purpose, your repayment type or your loan product will permanently end your entitlement to the discount.

3 LVR means ‘Loan to Value Ratio’. It is the amount of your loan divided by the valuation of your property, calculated as a percentage. For example, if you apply for a loan of $400,000, which will be secured by a property valued at $500,000, your LVR is 80%. We calculate your LVR at the time we approve your loan and your discount won’t change because of changes to the LVR during the life of your loan.

4 For Interest Only loans, a maximum interest only period of 36 months applies for owner occupier loans and 60 months for investment loans. For Fixed Rate loans, the interest only period must align with the fixed rate period. On expiry of the Fixed Rate interest only period, loans will revert to the Basic Variable Principal and Interest Owner Occupier or Investor Reference Rate (as applicable) which applies at the time of expiry. On expiry of the Basic Variable interest only period, loans will revert to the Basic Variable Principal and Interest Owner Occupier or Investor Reference Rate (as applicable) which applies at the time of expiry, less any discount set out in the loan contract. On expiry of the Offset Variable interest only period, loans will revert to the Offset Variable Principal and Interest Owner Occupier or Investor Reference Rate (as applicable) which applies at the time of expiry, less any discount set out in the loan contract. Comparison rate for Interest Only loan is based on interest only payments for the fixed term and principal & interest payments for the balance of the term.

5 A $200 minimum withdrawal amount applies for redraws conducted in-branch.

6 You must maintain a minimum balance of $500 in each offset account to obtain an offset benefit. You will also not receive any interest on the funds in your offset accounts.

7 A daily transfer will refund any amounts paid in advance in excess of the total advance repayments allowed during the fixed rate period ($30,000) unless sufficient to pay out the loan in full (in which case an Early Payout Cost may apply). Excess funds will be transferred to the nominated deposit account, which must remain open for the fixed rate period.

8 An Early Payout Cost may apply if the loan is terminated during the fixed rate period. A partial Early Payout Cost may apply if a reduction to the principal is requested during the fixed rate period. Click here to view the Early Payout Cost Factsheet.

9 Fixed Rate loans are available to (a) new home loans with a minimum application amount of $100,000; or (b) switching or restructuring of existing home loans. Maximum Loan to Value Ratio applies and includes Lenders' Mortgage Insurance and Great Southern Bank loan setup fees where applicable.

10 On expiry of the fixed rate period, the loan reverts to the Basic Variable Reference Rate relevant to your loan purpose and repayment type which applies at the time of expiry.

11 Fixed Rate Lock is available to new applications from 27 April 2022. Great Southern Bank will apply the fixed interest rate applicable on the day of settlement unless a completed Fixed Rate Lock request form is received by us before the unconditional approval of your loan application. Fixed Rate Lock is a feature that allows customers to lock in the applicable fixed interest rate from the date we process your request, which will be once your application is submitted with all supporting documents, and you will be protected against interest rate rises for 90 days from such date.  A non-refundable Fixed Rate Lock Fee applies to each fixed rate loan that is locked, refer to our Lending Schedule of Fees for the fee amount. On expiry of the fixed rate period, the loan reverts to the Basic Variable Reference Rate relevant to your loan purpose and repayment type which applies at the time of expiry. Full terms and conditions apply and are available here.

12 The Boost is not available on business accounts.

To view the Target Market Determination for this product, please click here.

#Offer includes $0 Establishment Fee and is open to new or existing customers applying for a minimum application amount of $100,000 or more. Excludes applications for Internal Refinance of existing facilities. Applications must be received between 31/08/2022 and 31/07/2026 and settled by 31/10/2026. To be eligible to apply you must be at least 18 years of age and a permanent resident of Australia. Great Southern Bank may withdraw or amend this offer at any time without notice.

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Pre-approval means that a lender has agreed to lend you an amount of money in-principle, but the loan hasn't been proceeded to full or final approval.

While pre-approval is not a fully approved loan it can help you narrow your search, negotiate, and make an offer with certainty and confidence.

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