Search
Close

Fixed Rate Lock

Lock in a great rate and get peace of mind in an ever-changing market.

Why choose Fixed Rate Lock?

Applying for a home loan can be stressful enough without having to worry about rising interest rates. That’s where Fixed Rate Lock can help.

This small but clever feature is designed to protect you from potential rate rises and give you peace of mind in an ever-changing market.

What is Fixed Rate Lock?

Fixed Rate Lock lets you lock in your interest rate during the home loan application process, instead of having to wait until settlement day.

When you apply for a fixed rate loan your interest rate is determined (aka fixed) on the date of settlement. As interest rates are subject to change, it’s possible that the interest rate could rise between the date you apply for the loan and the date you settle.

Adding Fixed Rate Lock gives you certainty while you navigate the home-buying process. Simply lock in your rate and relax knowing that your interest rate will not rise.

How does Fixed Rate Lock work?

You can request Fixed Rate Lock when you apply for your home loan, or by contacting your Home Loan Specialist if you’ve already submitted your application.

Is there a fee?

A one-off fee of $600 will apply to each fixed rate loan you request to lock.

If your request is accepted, we’ll lock in the interest rate on the date we process your request, which will be once your application is submitted with all supporting documents. Your Fixed Rate Lock is then valid for 90 days.

All you need to do is settle your home loan within the 90-day period.

When can I add Fixed Rate Lock?

You can add Fixed Rate Lock during the application process up until the date unconditional approval is granted.

Lock your rate in 3 easy steps

1. Check that you’re eligible

Check that you’re eligible. Read our FAQs to check your eligibility.

2. Complete Fixed Rate Lock request form

Speak to your Home Loan Specialist for a Fixed Rate Lock request form.

3. Lock in your rate

If your request is accepted, we’ll lock in the applicable interest rate on the same day.

Ask a Home Loan Specialist about Fixed Rate Lock

HOME LOANS

Fixed Rate Home Loans
More than just a great fixed rate, you'll also enjoy these clever features.
  • Repayment certainty for the fixed period.
  • Make up to $30,000 in extra repayments during your fixed term.2
  • Redraw your extra repayments for free.3
Fixed Rate Home Loan
Interest rate
from
6.40
%
p.a.
Comparison rate from^
7.73
%
p.a.
Find out more
2 year fixed rate, owner occupier, principal & interest.4,5

Fixed Rate Lock FAQs

Have a question? Find the answers, explained in easy-to-understand terms right here.

Your rate will be locked on the date we process your request, which will be once your application is submitted with all supporting documents. The interest rate applicable on that day will be the rate we lock in.

Your Fixed Rate Lock will expire 90 days after your rate is locked in. If your Fixed Rate Lock expires before your loan is settled, you will get the interest rate applicable at the date of settlement.

In this event, the Fixed Rate Lock Fee is still payable.

If the interest rate rises and you’ve locked in your rate, you won’t be charged the higher rate on settlement day*. Instead, you’ll enjoy your lower locked in rate.

*Don’t forget you need to settle within the 90-day period to take advantage of the Fixed Rate Lock.

If the interest rate drops below the rate that you secured and you want to revert to rates applicable at settlement, you can request to opt-out of rate lock, but you’ll be charged the standard $300 re-documentation fee that applies for changes to your loan contract.

Please note that you might run the risk of delayed settlement. We recommend speaking to your Home Loan Specialist before making this decision.

If the interest rate remains the same at settlement as the rate you locked in, you will receive that rate. In this event, the Fixed Rate Lock Fee is still payable.

No, the Fixed Rate Lock Fee is non-refundable.

Typically, settlement periods are 30 to 90 days, but they could be shorter or longer depending on what you and the seller agree on.

If you’re unsure of your settlement date, talk to your solicitor and all other relevant parties before you decide if Fixed Rate Lock is right for you.

Speak to a Home Loan Specialist
We are here to help.

Fill out our online enquiry form and one of our Home Loan Specialists will get back to you to start the process.

Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 4:00pm (AEST)

Important Information

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.

1 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.

2 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.

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

4 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.

5 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.