Budget Home Loan

How about that Mozo Low Cost Home Loan Award hat trick? Apply online or contact us to make it yours.

Special Variable, Owner Occ 5.99 % p.a. Interest rate 5.99 % p.a. Comparison rate

Make award-winning value yours

Looking for a straightforward, affordable home loan? Our Budget Home Loan delivers award-winning value with a competitive variable rate, no application or monthly fees, and flexible repayment options. Whether you're a first home buyer, refinancing or investing, it's a smart choice to keep costs low.

 

So, what are the perks?

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Ready to plan your next step? Our easy-to-use calculators can help you estimate your repayments and understand how much you could borrow, so you can move forward with confidence.

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Features, Rates and Further Information

Product Features:

Home Loans
Interest : Calculated daily, charged monthly
Minimum Amount : $100,000
Loan Term : Up to 30 years
Repayments : Weekly, fortnightly or monthly
Additional Repayments : Yes, permitted with no additional cost
Annual Fee : $0
Application Fee : No
100% Offset Account : No
Principal and Interest Loan : Yes
Interest Only Loan : No
Variable Interest Rate Option : Yes
Fixed Interest Rate Options : No
Switching Fee : $300
Rollover Fee : $200
Redraw Facility : Minimum redraw $500 - online or staff assisted

Owner occupied rates

Product Interest Rate Comparison Rate
Variable Rate LVR <60% 5.99% p.a. 5.99% p.a.  
Variable Rate LVR 60% to <80% 6.19% p.a.   6.19% p.a.  
Variable Rate LVR 80% to ≤95% 7.08% p.a. 7.08% p.a.


For our Reference Rates applicable to your loan, please see our Home Loan Interest Rates schedule.

Investment ratesX

Product Interest Rate Comparison Rate
Variable Rate LVR <60% 6.69% p.a.   6.69% p.a.  
Variable Rate LVR 60% to <80% 6.69% p.a.   6.69% p.a.  
Variable Rate LVR 80% to ≤90% 7.48% p.a. 7.48% p.a.


For our Reference Rates applicable to your loan, please see our Home Loan Interest Rates schedule.

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    Rate includes a discount margin off the applicable Reference Rate. This rate is available for new loans and loan increases where the applicable product minimum loan amount is met, and is subject to the relevant product, purpose and LVR. Offers may be withdrawn at any time.

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    Comparison rate 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.

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    Access to redraw funds is subject to The Mutual Bank’s discretion and the terms of your loan agreement. If approved, any repayments made in excess of the minimum monthly required amount may be available for redraw via electronic banking or with assistance from bank staff. The minimum amount that can be redrawn is $500.

The Mozo Experts Choice Low Cost Home Loan award was awarded to The Mutual Bank’s Budget Home Loan Special Variable Rate for new, owner-occupied loans with ≤80% LVR and Principal and Interest repayments.

The Mutual Bank was awarded Lender of the Year (Customer Owned Bank) – Home Loans and Finalist for Best for First Home Buyers (Finalist) in the 2025 WeMoney Financial Services Awards.

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