Refinance Your Home Loan in the ACT - Compare 2026 Rates

Q: How much could I save by refinancing my home loan in the ACT?

ACT borrowers can save significantly by refinancing to a lower rate. On the average ACT remaining loan balance of ~$520,000, dropping your rate by 0.50% saves approximately $173/month ($2,076/year). On a $580,000 Canberra loan, the same rate drop saves ~$193/month ($2,316/year). The ACT has some of Australia's highest median incomes and largest average loan sizes, meaning the dollar savings from refinancing are substantial - often exceeding national averages.

Q: Is now a good time to refinance in the ACT?

Yes. The RBA has lifted the cash rate to 4.60% (up from 4.35%), bringing the cash rate to 4.60% as of the RBA's 29 Sept 2026 decision. Canberra's property market has remained stable and resilient, underpinned by government employment and high household incomes. Many ACT borrowers now have substantially more equity than when they purchased. Lenders are competing aggressively for refinancers with rates from 5.93% (6.28% comparison rate) and cashback offers up to $4,000. The ACT's stable employment base makes borrowers particularly attractive to lenders.

Q: Does the ACT leasehold system affect refinancing?

No. While all ACT land is technically Crown leasehold (99-year leases administered by the ACT government), this has no practical impact on refinancing. All major lenders and digital lenders treat ACT leasehold properties the same as freehold properties in other states for lending purposes. The leasehold system does not affect your ability to refinance, your interest rate, or the approval process. Lenders are very familiar with the ACT leasehold system, and it is not a barrier to obtaining competitive refinance rates.

Q: How does government employment affect refinancing in the ACT?

Government employment is a significant advantage for ACT refinancers. Australian Public Service (APS) employees are viewed favourably by lenders due to their stable, predictable incomes, generous superannuation, and low redundancy risk. Many lenders consider APS employees as lower-risk borrowers, which can help with loan approval and may qualify you for better rates. If you're an APS employee with a secure position and strong income, you're well-positioned to negotiate competitive refinance terms - particularly combined with the ACT's strong property values.

Q: What fees do I pay when refinancing in the ACT?

ACT-specific fees include the mortgage registration fee of $153 (ACT Revenue Office) and a discharge fee of approximately $350 from your current lender. Additional costs include application fee ($0-$600, often waived), valuation ($200-$600), and legal/conveyancing ($200-$500). Total ACT switching costs typically range from $900-$2,100. Many online lenders offer fee-free refinancing to attract switchers in 2026.

Q: Do I pay stamp duty when refinancing in the ACT?

No. Stamp duty (conveyance duty) in the ACT only applies when you purchase a property or there is a change of ownership. Refinancing with a new lender does not trigger stamp duty because there is no transfer of property ownership. You will pay the ACT mortgage registration fee of $153 and a discharge fee, but these are significantly less than stamp duty. Note: The ACT is progressively abolishing stamp duty in favour of higher land tax rates, and currently offers a full stamp duty exemption for eligible first home buyers on properties up to approximately $1.02 million - the most generous concession nationally - but this only applies to purchases, not refinancing.

Q: What is the ACT mortgage registration fee?

The ACT mortgage registration fee is $153, charged by the ACT Land Titles Office to register the new mortgage on your property title. This fee is payable each time a new mortgage is registered, including when refinancing. It is a fixed fee regardless of your loan amount or property value. Your solicitor or conveyancer will typically handle this as part of the settlement process. The ACT uses PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) for electronic settlements.

Q: Are break costs different for ACT borrowers?

Break costs are not territory-specific - they depend on the lender, the rate differential between your fixed rate and current wholesale rates, and the remaining fixed term. ACT borrowers with typical loan balances (~$520,000) will generally face moderate break costs compared to NSW ($620,000 average) but higher than SA ($430,000 average) or TAS ($380,000 average). On a $580,000 loan with 18 months remaining on a fixed rate 1.5% below your locked rate, break costs could be around $10,800. Always request a break cost estimate from your current lender before proceeding.

Q: How much equity do I need to refinance in the ACT?

Ideally 20% equity (80% LVR) to avoid Lenders Mortgage Insurance. With Canberra's median house price at approximately $960,000, 20% equity is $192,000. Canberra's property market has been resilient, with steady growth supported by government employment and high household incomes. Many ACT borrowers who purchased in recent years have benefited from consistent property appreciation, improving their equity positions and qualifying them for better refinance rates without LMI.

Q: Does the ACT's stamp duty reform affect refinancing?

The ACT is progressively abolishing stamp duty in favour of higher annual land tax (rates). For refinancing specifically, this reform has no direct impact - stamp duty has never applied to refinancing (only purchases). However, the reform creates an indirect benefit: lower upfront costs when purchasing means more buyers enter the market, supporting property values and maintaining equity positions for existing borrowers. The ACT currently offers a full stamp duty exemption for eligible first home buyers on properties up to approximately $1.02 million - the most generous threshold in Australia.

Canberra's high median incomes and government employment stability mean ACT borrowers often have larger loans - and bigger potential savings from refinancing. See how much you could save by switching from your current home loan rate.

Rates updated 2 November 2026

Current loan balance

Current rate (%)

Remaining term

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ACT Refinancing at a Glance

~$2,316

Avg. Potential Annual Savings

on $580k loan

~$520,000

ACT Avg. Remaining Balance

above nat. avg.

0.50-0.70%

Rate Gap (Back vs Front-Book)

potential saving

$153

ACT Mortgage Reg. Fee

ACT Revenue Office

The ACT has Australia's highest median household income and some of the largest average loan sizes. Government employment stability supports strong lending confidence, and Canberra's well-documented property market means fast automated valuations. The ACT offers a full stamp duty exemption for first home buyers on properties up to ~$1.02 million - the most generous threshold nationally.

In 2020 the ACCC found home loans 3-5 years old paid around 0.58% more than new loans (ACCC Home Loan Price Inquiry, final report, December 2020). Actual savings depend on your loan size, your current rate, the rates available to you, and switching costs.

70+ lenders compared Updated daily Average ACT savings ~$2,316/year 100% free comparison

What Are the Best Refinance Rates in Canberra Right Now?

As of November 2026, the lowest variable refinance rates available to ACT borrowers start from 5.93% p.a. (6.28% comparison rate*; broadly available products, lender eligibility criteria apply) for owner-occupiers with LVR below 80%. Monthly repayments below are based on a $580,000 loan (reflecting typical ACT loan sizes, which are among the highest in Australia). Several lenders are also offering cashback deals of $2,000-$4,000.

Lender	Product	Rate	Comparison	Monthly	Cashback	Features
SCCU	EMONEY HOME LOAN	5.93%	6.28%	$3,451	-	Offset, Redraw
SCCU	BROKER HOME LOAN	5.93%	6.28%	$3,451	-	Offset, Redraw
NORTHERN INLAND CREDIT UNION LTD.	Value Home Loan - Owner Occupied	5.94%	5.98%	$3,455	-	Redraw, Digital banking
The Mutual Bank	Budget Home Loan	6.04%	6.04%	$3,492	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Greater Bank	Discounted Great Rate Home Loan - Variable Owner Occupied	6.09%	6.10%	$3,511	-	Redraw, Digital banking
South West Slopes Credit Union	Intro Discounted Standard Variable Home Loan	6.10%	6.10%	$3,515	-	Digital banking, Redraw, Offset, NPP
South West Slopes Credit Union	Optimum 2 Year Fixed Rate Home Loan	6.10%	6.10%	$3,515	-	Digital banking, NPP, Redraw
South West Slopes Credit Union	Optimum 3 Year Fixed Rate Home Loan	6.10%	6.10%	$3,515	-	Digital banking, NPP, Redraw
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Low Rate Home Loan Special Offer - Owner Occupied	6.14%	6.18%	$3,530	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw, Offset
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	REFI SPECIAL OWNER OCCUPIED	6.14%	6.24%	$3,530	-	Redraw, Offset
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	2 FIXED RATE HOME LOAN	6.14%	6.14%	$3,530	-	Redraw, Offset
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	1 YEAR FIXED RATE LOAN	6.14%	6.14%	$3,530	-	Offset, Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Bendigo Express Home Loan	6.14%	6.27%	$3,530	-	Redraw, Offset
Community First Credit Union	Go Basic Variable Home Loan - Owner-occupied LVR 80% (Principal and Interest)	6.15%	6.20%	$3,534	-	Digital banking, Redraw
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	GOVT LOW DEP VARIABLE OOC PI	6.17%	6.24%	$3,541	-	Redraw, Digital banking, PayID, NPP
Bank of China	Discount Home Loan (With Principal and Interest Repayment)	6.18%	6.38%	$3,545	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank of China	Discount Plus Home Loan (with Principal and Interest Repayment)	6.18%	6.56%	$3,545	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
Bank of us	Flexidiscount Home Loan	6.19%	6.19%	$3,549	-	Redraw, Digital banking, NPP
FIRST OPTION BANK	SIMPLE HOME LOAN	6.19%	6.19%	$3,549	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Border Bank	Customs Value Home Loan	6.19%	6.26%	$3,549	-	Redraw, Offset
Up	Up Home Loan	6.20%	6.20%	$3,552	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
Bank of us	TOPLINE HOME LOAN	6.24%	6.24%	$3,567	-	NPP, Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
UNITY BANK	Momentum Home Loan 60LVR - Owner Occupier - Variable - P&I SO	6.24%	6.29%	$3,567	-	Offset, Redraw, PayID, NPP, Digital banking
BankWAW	Back to Basics Owner Occupied	6.24%	6.29%	$3,567	-	Redraw
CENTRAL MURRAY CREDIT UNION LIMITED	HOUSING LOAN (CODE) - Owner Occupied - Variable Interest - Principal and Interest - Local Choice Loan - LVR < 60%	6.24%	6.30%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Offset
Bank First Production	Basic Home Loan Variable LVR<60%	6.24%	6.29%	$3,567	-	Redraw, PayID, Digital banking
FIRST OPTION BANK	COMPLETE PACKAGE HOME LOAN	6.24%	6.59%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Police Bank	Goldrate Home Loan	6.24%	6.31%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Offset
BankVic	Home Loan Special Variable Rate	6.24%	6.24%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Offset
Border Bank	Goldrate Home Loan	6.24%	6.31%	$3,567	-	Offset, Redraw
NORTHERN INLAND CREDIT UNION LTD.	Dream Home Loan New Borrowing	6.24%	6.58%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
NORTHERN INLAND CREDIT UNION LTD.	Dream Home Loan New Borrowing INV	6.24%	6.58%	$3,567	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ P+I (up to 60%LVR)	6.24%	6.25%	$3,567	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Community First Credit Union	BOOST PACKAGE HOME LOAN - OWNER-OCCUPIED LVR 80% (Principal and Interest)	6.29%	6.66%	$3,586	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
ING	Mortgage Simplifier	6.29%	6.32%	$3,586	-	Digital banking, PayID, NPP, Redraw
Bank First Production	Basic Home Loan Variable LVR 60-70%	6.29%	6.34%	$3,586	-	Redraw, PayID, Digital banking
A-Auswide Bank	BASIC HOME LOAN	6.29%	6.32%	$3,586	-	Redraw, NPP, PayID
Tiimely	Tiimely Basic Home Loan	6.29%	6.30%	$3,586	-	Redraw
Easystreet	STREET SMART VARIABLE HOME LOAN - OWNER-OCCUPIED (Principal and Interest)	6.29%	6.34%	$3,586	-	Offset, Redraw
Credit Union SA	Variable Home Loan Package Specials	6.29%	6.66%	$3,586	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
NRMA Insurance	NRMA Basic Home Loan	6.33%	6.37%	$3,601	-	Redraw
UNITY BANK	Advantage Home Loan - Owner Occupied - Variable P&I - Without Offset	6.34%	6.39%	$3,605	-	Redraw, PayID, NPP, Digital banking
UNITY BANK	Momentum Home Loan 60-80LVR - Owner Occupier - Variable - P&I SO	6.34%	6.39%	$3,605	-	Offset, Redraw, PayID, NPP, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR <60%	6.34%	6.72%	$3,605	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
BankWAW	Home Equity Loan Owner Occupied	6.34%	6.37%	$3,605	-	Redraw
CENTRAL MURRAY CREDIT UNION LIMITED	HOUSING LOAN (CODE) - Owner Occupied - Variable Interest - Principal and Interest - Local Choice Loan - LVR 60-70%	6.34%	6.40%	$3,605	-	Redraw, Offset
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR <60%	6.34%	6.39%	$3,605	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
Bank First Production	Basic Home Loan Variable LVR 70-80%	6.34%	6.39%	$3,605	-	Redraw, PayID, Digital banking
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Premium Smart Home Loan	6.34%	6.40%	$3,605	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
Credit Union SA	40 Year Home Loan Package	6.34%	6.71%	$3,605	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ P+I (60%-80% LVR)	6.34%	6.35%	$3,605	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Credit Union SA	Variable Home Loan Package Specials	6.34%	6.71%	$3,605	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ P+I (up to 60% LVR)	6.34%	6.34%	$3,605	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
BankVic	Fixed Rate Home Loan - 5 years	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-
BankVic	Fixed Rate Home Loan - 4 years	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-
BankVic	Fixed Rate Home Loan - 3 years	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-
BankVic	Fixed Rate Home Loan - 1 year	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-
BankVic	Fixed Rate Home Loan - 2 years	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-
BankVic	Home Loan Variable Rate	6.35%	6.35%	$3,609	-	Redraw
BNK Bank (Goldfields Money/BCHL)	Gold Prime Residential Basic Home Loans	6.35%	6.38%	$3,609	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Qudos Bank	Low Cost Value Package	6.38%	6.56%	$3,620	-	Offset, Redraw
Qudos Bank	No Frills Home Loan	6.38%	6.38%	$3,620	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw
Qantas Money	QANTAS Money Basic Home Loan	6.38%	6.45%	$3,620	-	Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Bendigo Easy Home Loan	6.38%	6.40%	$3,620	-	Redraw
CommBank	Digi Home Loan (Owner Occupied)	6.39%	6.41%	$3,624	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR 60-70%	6.39%	6.77%	$3,624	-	Digital banking, PayID, Redraw, Offset
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR 60-70%	6.39%	6.44%	$3,624	-	PayID, Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
BankVic	Offset Variable Rate Home Loan	6.39%	6.39%	$3,624	-	Redraw, Offset
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Low Rate Home Loan - Owner Occupied	6.39%	6.46%	$3,624	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw, Offset
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Renovation Loan - Owner Occupied	6.39%	6.46%	$3,624	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw, Offset
ORANGE CREDIT UNION LTD	Basic Variable Rate Home Loan	6.39%	6.44%	$3,624	-	Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Single Parents (Bendigo Complete Home Loan)	6.43%	6.65%	$3,639	-	Offset, Redraw
Unloan Prod	Unloan Home Loan	6.44%	6.35%	$3,643	-	Digital banking, Redraw, NPP
Bank of Queensland	Economy Variable Home Loan	6.44%	6.58%	$3,643	-	Redraw, Digital banking
THE CAPRICORNIAN	Variable Rate Offset Home Loan	6.44%	6.44%	$3,643	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, NPP, Redraw
UNITY BANK	Advantage Home Loan - Owner Occupied - Variable P&I - With Offset	6.44%	6.49%	$3,643	-	Redraw, Offset, PayID, Digital banking, NPP
UNITY BANK	Momentum Home Loan 80LVR - Owner Occupier - Variable - P&I SO	6.44%	6.49%	$3,643	-	Offset, Redraw, PayID, NPP, Digital banking
ING	Orange Advantage	6.44%	6.73%	$3,643	-	Digital banking, PayID, NPP, Redraw, Offset
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR 70-80%	6.44%	6.82%	$3,643	-	PayID, Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
Greater Bank	Discounted Ultimate Packaged Home Loan - Variable Owner Occupied	6.44%	6.80%	$3,643	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR 70-80%	6.44%	6.49%	$3,643	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
Bank of Sydney	BOS Basic Home Loan Owner Occupied	6.44%	6.48%	$3,643	-	Redraw, Digital banking
The Mutual Bank	Package Home Loan	6.44%	6.80%	$3,643	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
NAB	NAB Tailored Home Loan	6.44%	6.57%	$3,643	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ P+I (60.01 - 80.00% LVR)	6.44%	6.44%	$3,643	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Community First Credit Union	Go Basic Variable Home Loan - Owner-occupied LVR 95% (Principal and Interest)	6.45%	6.50%	$3,647	-	Digital banking, Redraw
CENTRAL MURRAY CREDIT UNION LIMITED	HOUSING LOAN (CODE) - Owner Occupied - Variable Interest - Principal and Interest - Local Choice Loan - LVR 70-80%	6.49%	6.55%	$3,662	-	Redraw, Offset
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	BASIC VARIABLE LOAN	6.49%	6.59%	$3,662	-	Redraw, Offset
Cairns Bank	CLASSIC HOME LOAN VARIABLE <60 LVR PI	6.49%	5.95%	$3,662	-	Redraw
Aussie Home Loans	Aussie Elevate Basic Home Loan	6.54%	6.56%	$3,681	-	Redraw
Connective Select Home Loans	Connective Select Basic Home Loan	6.54%	6.56%	$3,681	-	Redraw
ORANGE CREDIT UNION LTD	Premium Home Loan Fixed 12 mths P&I Owner Occupied	6.54%	6.54%	$3,681	-	Offset, Redraw
ORANGE CREDIT UNION LTD	Premium Home Loan Fixed 24 mths P&I Owner Occupied	6.54%	6.54%	$3,681	-	Offset, Redraw
ORANGE CREDIT UNION LTD	Premium Home Loan Fixed 36 mths P&I Owner Occupied	6.54%	6.54%	$3,681	-	Offset, Redraw
Cairns Bank	CLASSIC HOME LOAN VARIABLE 60-80 LVR PI	6.54%	6.00%	$3,681	-	Redraw
AFG Home Loans Alpha	AFG Alpha Basic Home Loan	6.54%	6.56%	$3,681	-	Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ P+I (80%-90% LVR)	6.54%	6.55%	$3,681	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Community First Credit Union	BOOST PACKAGE HOME LOAN - OWNER-OCCUPIED LVR 95% (Principal and Interest)	6.59%	6.96%	$3,700	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
Unknown lender	Standard Variable Plus	6.59%	6.75%	$3,700	-	Redraw, Offset
Cairns Bank	PLUS HOME LOAN VARIABLE <60 LVR	6.59%	6.27%	$3,700	-	Redraw, Offset
LCU	Intelligent Mortgage 1 Year Fixed	6.60%	6.61%	$3,704	-	Redraw, Digital banking, NPP, PayID
LCU	Intelligent Mortgage 2 Years Fixed	6.60%	6.63%	$3,704	-	Redraw, Digital banking, NPP, PayID
LCU	Intelligent Mortgage Variable	6.60%	6.62%	$3,704	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking, NPP, PayID
THE CAPRICORNIAN	No Frills Owner Occupied Home Loan	6.64%	6.69%	$3,720	-	PayID, NPP, Digital banking, Redraw
Bank of Sydney	Expect More Home Loan Owner Occupied	6.64%	6.79%	$3,720	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
ORANGE CREDIT UNION LTD	Premium Home Loan Variable	6.64%	6.69%	$3,720	-	Offset, Redraw
Cairns Bank	PLUS HOME LOAN VARIABLE 60-80 LVR PI	6.64%	6.32%	$3,720	-	Redraw, Offset
Bank Australia	Basic Home Loan	6.64%	6.64%	$3,720	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Bank Australia	Offset Home Loan	6.64%	6.82%	$3,720	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ P+I (80.01-90.00% LVR)	6.64%	6.64%	$3,720	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR<80%	6.69%	6.85%	$3,739	-	PayID, Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR<80%	6.69%	6.51%	$3,739	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
NAB	NAB Base Variable Rate Home Loan	6.69%	6.69%	$3,739	-	Redraw, Digital banking
NORTHERN INLAND CREDIT UNION LTD.	Dream Home Loan Variable PI Owner Occupied	6.69%	7.03%	$3,739	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
RACQ Bank	Fair Dinkum Home Loan	6.69%	6.69%	$3,739	-	Digital banking, NPP
Liberty Financial	Low rate home loan	6.74%	6.82%	$3,758	-	Redraw
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	STANDARD VARIABLE LOAN	6.74%	6.84%	$3,758	-	Redraw, Offset
Defence Bank Limited	Premier Low Rate	6.74%	6.74%	$3,758	-	Redraw
Cairns Bank	CLASSIC HOME LOAN VARIABLE 80-90 LVR PI	6.74%	6.20%	$3,758	-	Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ I/O(up to 60% LVR)	6.74%	6.48%	$3,758	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Community First Credit Union	Community Advantage Variable Owner Occupied (Principal and Interest)	6.79%	6.84%	$3,777	-	Redraw
Qudos Bank	Construction Home Loan	6.79%	6.65%	$3,777	-
RACQ Bank	Mortgage Saver Home Loan	6.79%	6.83%	$3,777	-	Digital banking, NPP, Redraw
Bank of Queensland	Clear Path Variable Home Loan	6.84%	6.96%	$3,797	-	Offset, Redraw
Liberty Financial	Debt consolidation home loan	6.84%	7.11%	$3,797	-	Offset, Redraw
Liberty Financial	Flexible home loan	6.84%	7.11%	$3,797	-	Offset, Redraw
Bank First Production	Basic Home Loan Variable LVR 80-90%	6.84%	6.89%	$3,797	-	Redraw, PayID, Digital banking
Defence Bank Limited	Premier Home Loan	6.84%	6.84%	$3,797	-	Offset, Redraw
Defence Bank Limited	Ultimate Essentials Construction (INV)	6.84%	6.93%	$3,797	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
AMP - My AMP	Equity Flex	6.84%	7.15%	$3,797	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital wallet, Digital banking
Cairns Bank	PLUS HOME LOAN VARIABLE 80-90 LVR PI	6.84%	6.51%	$3,797	-	Redraw, Offset
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ I/O (60%-80% LVR)	6.84%	6.58%	$3,797	-	Digital banking, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ I/O (up to 60% LVR)	6.84%	6.56%	$3,797	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
HORIZON BANK	Home Sweet Home Loan	6.89%	7.12%	$3,816	-	Redraw, Digital banking, NPP, Offset
IMB Bank	Essentials Home Loan	6.89%	7.00%	$3,816	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
IMB Bank	Budget Home Loan	6.89%	6.95%	$3,816	-	Digital banking, Redraw
AMB Bank Product	DHOAS Construction Loan	6.89%	6.92%	$3,816	-
AMB Bank Product	DHOAS Rate Saver Home Loan	6.89%	6.92%	$3,816	-	Redraw
RACQ Bank	Mortgage Breaker Owner Occupied	6.89%	6.93%	$3,816	-	NPP, Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
Bank of us	TOPLINE RES. INV. LOAN	6.94%	7.01%	$3,835	-	NPP, Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
THE CAPRICORNIAN	Lifestyle Home Loan	6.94%	6.99%	$3,835	-	Offset, PayID, NPP, Digital banking, Redraw
St. George Bank	Basic Variable Home Loan	6.94%	6.95%	$3,835	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank of Melbourne	Basic Variable Home Loan	6.94%	6.95%	$3,835	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR >80% <90%	6.94%	6.99%	$3,835	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
BankSA	Basic Variable Home Loan	6.94%	6.95%	$3,835	-	Redraw, Digital banking
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Better Home Loan 80% LVR - Owner Occupied	6.94%	7.01%	$3,835	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw, Offset
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Better Home Loan 90% LVR - Owner Occupied	6.94%	7.01%	$3,835	-	Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Redraw, Offset
QBANK	Classic Home Loan	6.94%	6.96%	$3,835	-	Redraw
Cairns Bank	CLASSIC HOME LOAN VARIABLE >90 LVR PI	6.94%	6.40%	$3,835	-	Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ P+I (90%-95% LVR)	6.94%	6.95%	$3,835	-	Digital banking, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ I/O (60.01 - 80.00% LVR)	6.94%	6.66%	$3,835	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Newcastle Permanent	Real Deal Home Loan Principal and Interest	6.99%	7.03%	$3,855	-	Redraw, Digital banking
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	LOW LVR OOC P&I	6.99%	7.06%	$3,855	-	Redraw
AMB Bank Product	Construction Loan	6.99%	7.02%	$3,855	-
AMB Bank Product	RateSaver Home Loan	6.99%	7.02%	$3,855	-	Redraw
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Minimiser Home Loan	7.04%	7.10%	$3,874	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Defence Bank Limited	Ultimate Essentials I/O Con	7.04%	7.13%	$3,874	-	Offset, Digital banking
QBANK	Classic Plus Home Loan	7.04%	7.31%	$3,874	-	Offset, Redraw
Defence Bank Limited	Ultimate Essentials Variable	7.04%	7.13%	$3,874	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
AMB Bank Product	DHOAS Value Home Loan	7.04%	7.07%	$3,874	-	Offset, Redraw
AMB Bank Product	DHOAS Standard Variable Home Loan	7.04%	7.07%	$3,874	-	Redraw, Offset
AMP - My AMP	AMP Essential Home Loan	7.04%	7.07%	$3,874	-	Redraw
Cairns Bank	PLUS HOME LOAN VARIABLE >90 PI	7.04%	6.71%	$3,874	-	Redraw, Offset
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ I/O (80%-90% LVR)	7.04%	6.78%	$3,874	-	Digital banking, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ P+I (90.01 -95.00% LVR)	7.04%	7.04%	$3,874	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Westpac	Flexi First: Our lowest online variable home loan rate (Owner Occupied)	7.09%	7.10%	$3,894	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank of us	FLEXICHOICE HOME LOAN	7.11%	7.32%	$3,902	-	NPP, Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
NRMA Insurance	NRMA Offset Home Loan	7.13%	7.33%	$3,910	-	Offset, Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Bendigo Complete Home Loan	7.13%	7.35%	$3,910	-	Offset, Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Bendigo Flex Home Loan	7.13%	7.30%	$3,910	-	Offset, Redraw
Bendigo Bank	Bendigo Flex Home Loan (Retail)	7.13%	7.33%	$3,910	-	Offset, Redraw
Defence Bank Limited	Ultimate Essentials I/O	7.14%	7.23%	$3,913	-	Offset, Digital banking
Tiimely	Tiimely Offset Home Loan	7.14%	7.30%	$3,913	-	Offset, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ I/O (80.01-90.00% LVR)	7.14%	6.86%	$3,913	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Smart Home Loan	7.15%	7.21%	$3,917	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Smart Fixed Rate Home Loan 2 year	7.15%	7.15%	$3,917	-	Digital banking, Redraw
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Smart Fixed Rate Home Loan 1 year	7.15%	7.15%	$3,917	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Health Professionals Bank	Your Way Plus Home Loan	7.19%	7.48%	$3,933	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Health Professionals Bank	Your Way Home Loan	7.19%	7.26%	$3,933	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Regional Australia Bank	Regional Australia Bank Home Loan (Non Offset)	7.19%	7.22%	$3,933	-	Redraw
UniBank	Your Way Plus Home Loan	7.19%	7.48%	$3,933	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
UniBank	Your Way Home Loan	7.19%	7.26%	$3,933	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR 80-90%	7.19%	7.02%	$3,933	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
AMB Bank Product	Standard Variable Home Loan	7.19%	7.23%	$3,933	-	Redraw, Offset
AMB Bank Product	Value Home Loan	7.19%	7.23%	$3,933	-	Offset, Redraw
BankWAW	Flexible Choice Owner Occupied	7.24%	7.29%	$3,953	-	Redraw, Offset
Liberty Financial	Low doc home loan	7.24%	7.51%	$3,953	-	Redraw, Offset
CENTRAL MURRAY CREDIT UNION LIMITED	HOUSING LOAN (CODE) - Owner Occupied - Variable Interest - Principal and Interest	7.24%	7.30%	$3,953	-	Offset, Redraw
AMP - My AMP	AMP Superedge Loan	7.24%	7.61%	$3,953	-	Offset, Digital wallet, Digital banking
Credit Union SA	Variable Home Loan Package Principal and Interest	7.24%	7.59%	$3,953	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR >80% <90%	7.28%	7.65%	$3,968	-	PayID, Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
Qantas Money	QANTAS Money Offset Home Loan	7.28%	7.50%	$3,968	-	Offset, Redraw
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	LOW LVR INV P&I HOME LOAN	7.29%	7.36%	$3,972	-	Redraw
Bank First Production	Basic Home Loan Variable LVR>90%	7.29%	7.34%	$3,972	-	Redraw, PayID, Digital banking
Credit Union SA	Discounted Variable Rate Home Loan Principal and Interest	7.29%	7.32%	$3,972	-	Redraw, Digital banking
ANZ	ANZ Simplicity PLUS	7.34%	7.34%	$3,992	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Macquarie	Macquarie Offset Home Loan	7.34%	7.58%	$3,992	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
Macquarie	Macquarie Basic Home Loan	7.34%	7.37%	$3,992	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Newcastle Permanent	Premium Plus Package Variable Home Loan Principal and Interest	7.35%	7.67%	$3,996	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
Aussie Home Loans	Aussie Elevate Offset Home Loan	7.39%	7.56%	$4,012	-	Offset, Redraw
ME Bank	ME Bank CompleteME Home Loan	7.39%	7.75%	$4,012	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
Liberty Financial	Fresh start home loan	7.39%	7.73%	$4,012	-	Redraw
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR >90%	7.39%	7.44%	$4,012	-	Digital banking, Redraw, PayID, Offset
Connective Select Home Loans	Connective Select Offset Home Loan	7.39%	7.56%	$4,012	-	Offset, Redraw
BNK Bank (Goldfields Money/BCHL)	Prime Alt Doc Jumbo (BNK)	7.39%	7.46%	$4,012	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
AFG Home Loans Alpha	AFG Alpha Offset Home Loan	7.39%	7.56%	$4,012	-	Offset, Redraw
Regional Australia Bank	Regional Australia Bank Home Loan (Offset)	7.40%	7.43%	$4,016	-	Offset, Redraw
UniBank	Your Way Home Loan	7.44%	7.36%	$4,032	-	Redraw, Digital banking
THE CAPRICORNIAN	Premium Choice Home Loan	7.45%	7.50%	$4,036	-	PayID, NPP, Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
ANZ	ANZ Standard Variable home loan	7.49%	7.49%	$4,051	-	Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
Credit Union SA	Standard Variable Rate Home Loan Principal and Interest	7.49%	7.54%	$4,051	-	Offset, Redraw
AMP - My AMP	Professional Package	7.52%	7.92%	$4,063	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital wallet, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR 80-90%	7.53%	7.68%	$4,067	-	Offset, PayID, Digital banking, Redraw
My State PM Production	Basic Variable Loan	7.54%	7.57%	$4,071	-	Redraw, Digital banking
My State PM Production	Special Residential Variable Loan	7.54%	7.59%	$4,071	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
HUME BANK LIMITED	liteBlue O/Occ I/O (90%-95% LVR)	7.54%	7.23%	$4,071	-	Digital banking, Redraw
CENTRAL WEST CREDIT UNION LTD	Mortgage Equity Loan	7.60%	9.02%	$4,095	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Bank First Production	Complete Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR>90%	7.64%	7.47%	$4,111	-	PayID, Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
HUME BANK LIMITED	myBlue Variable O/Occ I/O (90.01 -95.00% LVR)	7.64%	7.31%	$4,111	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
NORTHERN INLAND CREDIT UNION LTD.	Smart Home Loan Variable	7.69%	7.86%	$4,131	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
CENTRAL MURRAY CREDIT UNION LIMITED	HOUSING LOAN (CODE) - Owner Occupied - Variable Interst - Principal and Interest - LVR > 80%	7.74%	7.81%	$4,151	-	Offset, Redraw
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Standard Variable Home Loan 80% LVR - Owner Occupied	7.74%	7.81%	$4,151	-	Offset, Redraw, NPP
POLICE CREDIT UNION LIMITED	Standard Variable Home Loan 90% LVR - Owner Occupied	7.74%	7.81%	$4,151	-	NPP, Offset, Redraw
TRANSPORT MUTUAL CREDIT UNION LTD	HOME EQUITY LOAN	7.74%	7.85%	$4,151	-	Redraw
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Variable LVR >90%	7.78%	8.15%	$4,167	-	Redraw, Offset, PayID, Digital banking
Bank of Queensland	BOQ Essential Home Loan	7.82%	7.84%	$4,183	-	Digital banking, Redraw
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	BASIC VARIABLE LOAN OWNER OCCUPIED P&I >750K	7.87%	7.94%	$4,203	-	Redraw, Digital banking, PayID, NPP
Greater Bank	Ultimate Packaged Home Loan - Variable Owner Occupied	7.91%	8.26%	$4,220	-	Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	BASIC VARIABLE LOAN OWNER OCCUPIED P&I 500K TO 750K	7.97%	8.04%	$4,244	-	Redraw, Digital banking, PayID, NPP
CommBank	Standard Variable Rate Home Loan (Owner Occupied)	7.99%	8.35%	$4,252	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
CommBank	Simple Home Loan (Owner Occupied)	7.99%	8.13%	$4,252	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
Virgin Money Australia	Virgin Money Lite Home Loan	8.02%	8.04%	$4,264	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Bank First Production	Premier Package Home Loan Owner Occupied Construction Variable LVR>90%	8.03%	8.17%	$4,268	-	PayID, Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	BASIC VARIABLE LOAN OWNER OCCUPIED P&I 250K TO 500K	8.07%	8.14%	$4,284	-	Redraw, Digital banking, PayID, NPP
THE CAPRICORNIAN	Access Equity Home Loan	8.09%	8.14%	$4,292	-	PayID, NPP, Digital banking, Redraw
BNK Bank (Goldfields Money/BCHL)	Prime Alt Doc (BNK)	8.09%	8.17%	$4,292	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
Greater Bank	Great Rate Home Loan - Variable Owner Occupied	8.11%	8.12%	$4,300	-	Digital banking, Redraw
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	BASIC VARIABLE LOAN OWNER OCCUPIED P&I	8.17%	8.24%	$4,325	-	Redraw, Digital banking, PayID, NPP
MACARTHUR CREDIT UNION LTD	MORTGAGE OFFSET OWNER OCCUPIED P&I	8.17%	8.24%	$4,325	-	Redraw, Digital banking, NPP, PayID, Offset
AMP - My AMP	Land Loan	8.20%	8.26%	$4,337	-	Redraw, Digital banking
BOQ Specialist	Basic Home Loan	8.27%	8.45%	$4,366	-	Redraw
HORIZON BANK	HANDYLOAN	8.39%	8.39%	$4,415	-	Digital banking, PayID, NPP, Digital wallet
Virgin Money Australia	Virgin Money Loaded Home Loan	8.41%	8.68%	$4,423	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
Bank of Queensland	BOQ Plus Home Loan	8.49%	8.76%	$4,456	-	Digital banking, Redraw
My State PM Production	Standard Variable Loan	8.62%	8.68%	$4,509	-	Digital banking, Offset, Redraw
Bank of China	Standard Variable Rate Home Loan	8.64%	8.71%	$4,517	-	Redraw, Digital banking
BNK Bank (Goldfields Money/BCHL)	Gold Prime Residential Special Home Loans	8.64%	8.67%	$4,517	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
The Mutual Bank	Express Credit Facility	8.89%	8.89%	$4,621	-	PayID, NPP, Digital banking, Digital wallet
ANZ Plus	ANZ Plus Home Loan Variable	8.89%	8.89%	$4,621	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
Judo Bank	Home Loan	8.90%	8.92%	$4,625	-	Redraw
Westpac	Premium Options Home Loan	9.08%	9.08%	$4,700	-	Redraw
Liberty Financial	Low deposit home loan	9.14%	9.89%	$4,725	-	Offset, Redraw
IMB Bank	Standard Variable Home Loan	9.21%	9.28%	$4,755	-	Offset, Digital banking, Redraw
THE CAPRICORNIAN	Mortgage Plus Home Loan	9.23%	9.23%	$4,763	-	Digital banking, Digital wallet, PayID, NPP
Bank of Melbourne	Variable Home Loan with Offset	9.34%	9.48%	$4,809	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
BankSA	Variable Home Loan with Offset	9.35%	9.49%	$4,814	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
St. George Bank	Variable Home Loan with Offset	9.36%	9.50%	$4,818	-	Offset, Redraw, Digital banking
Westpac	Rocket Loan: Variable Home Loan with Offset (Owner Occupied)	9.38%	9.52%	$4,826	-	Redraw, Offset, Digital banking
UNITY BANK	Retirees Access Home Loan	9.50%	9.60%	$4,877	-	Redraw, PayID, NPP, Digital banking
Arab Bank Australia Ltd Prod	The Basics Home Loan	9.54%	9.67%	$4,894	-	Redraw, Digital banking
Arab Bank Australia Ltd Prod	Basics Home Loan Special Offer	9.54%	9.67%	$4,894	-	Digital banking, Redraw
Bank of Melbourne	Relocation Loan without end	9.63%	9.45%	$4,932	-
Bank of Melbourne	Relocation Loan with end	9.63%	9.45%	$4,932	-
Arab Bank Australia Ltd Prod	Essentials Home Loan Special Offer	9.64%	9.69%	$4,936	-	Digital banking, Redraw, Offset
Arab Bank Australia Ltd Prod	Essentials Home Loan	9.64%	9.69%	$4,936	-	Redraw, Digital banking, Offset
BankSA	Relocation Loan with end	9.64%	9.46%	$4,936	-
BankSA	Relocation Loan without end	9.64%	9.46%	$4,936	-
St. George Bank	Relocation Loan without end	9.65%	9.47%	$4,941	-
St. George Bank	Relocation Loan with end	9.65%	9.47%	$4,941	-
BOQ Specialist	Plus Home Loan	9.69%	9.69%	$4,958	-
BOQ Specialist	Home Loan Banking Package	9.87%	10.33%	$5,034	-
A-Auswide Bank	HOME LOAN PLUS	10.01%	10.17%	$5,094	-	Offset, Redraw, NPP, PayID
NAB	NAB FlexiPlus Mortgage	10.36%	10.36%	$5,245	-	Digital banking
Bank of Sydney	Home Equity Maximiser Owner Occupied	11.90%	11.90%	$5,921	-	Digital banking

Rates are indicative and based on an owner-occupier loan of $580,000 at 80% LVR, principal and interest, 30-year term. Broadly available products only - loans restricted to particular professions, first home buyers or government schemes are excluded; each lender's eligibility criteria still apply and the lowest rate may not be available to you. Comparison rates calculated on $150,000 over 25 years. "Lowest" = the lowest rate on our live CDR feed at the time of viewing, across the lenders we display, excluding products restricted to particular professions, first home buyers or government schemes. Each lender's eligibility criteria still apply and the lowest rate may not be available to you. Rates update daily and not all lenders are included, so other products may be lower. Source: Consumer Data Right (CDR), lender websites. Last updated: 2 November 2026. 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.

ACT refinance savings: On the ACT’s ~$580,000 median refinance loan with 25 years remaining, cutting your rate by 0.60% saves about $210/month - around $63,000 across the remaining loan term.

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*Illustrative only. Based on a $650,000 loan over 30 years moving from 6.20% (RBA average rate on outstanding owner-occupier variable loans, August 2026) to 5.93%, the lowest broadly available variable rate on our CDR feed. Lender eligibility criteria apply and it may not be available to you. Annual difference in principal and interest repayments (paid monthly), before fees and switching costs - not a projection over the loan term. Actual savings depend on your loan details and lender assessment. Switching costs (discharge fees, application fees, valuation) typically total $300 to $1,000.

ACT Refinance Calculators

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Cashback vs. Lower Rate

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Which Lenders Offer Cashback for Refinancing in the ACT?

Cashback offers are tempting but not always the best deal. A $4,000 cashback on a loan priced 0.25% higher costs more than a $0 cashback at the lower rate beyond 3.5 years on a $580,000 loan. On ACT's larger typical loan sizes, the lower rate wins faster. Always compare the total cost of the loan over your expected holding period.

Lender	Cashback	Min. Loan	Max LVR	Conditions	Expiry

Cashback offers stack the deal in the ACT: Several lenders pay $2,000-$4,000 cashback on eligible ACT refinances over $250k. That typically covers your discharge fee from the existing lender, valuation and government registration in full - plus often leaves $1,500+ in your pocket on top of the rate savings.

Cashback offers current as of September 2026. Subject to change. Always confirm directly with the lender before applying.

What Does It Cost to Refinance in the ACT?

ACT-specific switching costs include the $153 mortgage registration fee (ACT Revenue Office) and a discharge fee of approximately $350. Total switching costs for most ACT refinancers range from $900-$2,100. Importantly, no stamp duty is payable when refinancing - stamp duty only applies on property purchases. The ACT offers a full stamp duty exemption for eligible first home buyers on properties up to approximately $1.02 million - the most generous threshold in Australia.

Fee	Amount	Notes
ACT mortgage registration fee	$153	ACT Revenue Office fee for registering new mortgage on your property title
ACT discharge fee	~$350	Charged by your existing lender to release the mortgage from the ACT title
Application fee (new lender)	$0-$600	Many online lenders waive this for refinancers
Valuation fee	$200-$600	Property valuation required; some waive for low LVR in Canberra
Legal / conveyancing	$200-$500	ACT solicitor or conveyancer to handle settlement
Break costs (fixed loans only)	Varies	Can be $0-$20,000+ depending on rate differential and remaining term
LMI (if LVR increases)	$0-$15,000+	Only if new LVR exceeds 80% and original LMI is not transferable

ACT mortgage registration fee $153

ACT Revenue Office fee for registering new mortgage on your property title

ACT discharge fee ~$350

Charged by your existing lender to release the mortgage from the ACT title

Application fee (new lender) $0-$600

Many online lenders waive this for refinancers

Valuation fee $200-$600

Property valuation required; some waive for low LVR in Canberra

Legal / conveyancing $200-$500

ACT solicitor or conveyancer to handle settlement

Break costs (fixed loans only) Varies

Can be $0-$20,000+ depending on rate differential and remaining term

LMI (if LVR increases) $0-$15,000+

Only if new LVR exceeds 80% and original LMI is not transferable

Fees current as of September 2026. Source: ACT Revenue Office, lender fee schedules.

ACT break-even: With the ACT’s $153 ACT Revenue Office mortgage registration fee and typical $900-$2,100 switching costs, a 0.5% rate cut on a $580K refinance usually breaks even in around 6 months.

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Why Refinance in the Australian Capital Territory?

Larger loans mean bigger savings

The ACT has some of Australia's highest median incomes and largest average loan sizes. With a typical loan of $580,000, a 0.50% rate reduction saves over $2,300 per year - significantly more than the national average. Canberra borrowers have the most to gain from refinancing in dollar terms.

Post-fixed-rate cliff

Many ACT borrowers who fixed at 2-3% in 2021-2022 have now rolled off to variable rates of 6%+. If you're one of them, you could be paying $1,500+ per month more than necessary on a $580,000 loan. Refinancing to the best available rate is critical to reducing your repayments.

Government employment advantage

APS employees are considered lower-risk borrowers by lenders due to stable incomes, generous superannuation, and low redundancy risk. This means ACT borrowers are well-positioned to negotiate competitive refinance terms. Your employment stability is a significant asset when approaching lenders for better rates.

Fast automated valuations

Canberra's compact, well-documented property market means most properties qualify for automated desktop valuations - speeding up the refinancing process. Unlike regional areas in other states that may require physical inspections, ACT borrowers can often receive valuation results within 24-48 hours, accelerating the path to settlement.

How to Refinance in the ACT: Step-by-Step

The typical refinancing process takes 2-6 weeks from application to settlement.

Review your current loan

Day 1

Check your interest rate, remaining balance, loan features, and any exit fees. Log in to your lender portal or call them to confirm your current comparison rate and any fixed-rate expiry dates. ACT borrowers can verify their mortgage status via the ACT Land Titles Office.

Calculate your potential savings

Day 1-2

Use the break-even calculator above to compare your current rate against the best available rates. For the ACT, factor in the $153 mortgage registration fee and ~$350 discharge fee. With average ACT loan balances of ~$520,000 and high median incomes, even small rate drops create substantial savings.

Compare refinance options

Day 2-5

Compare rates, features, cashback offers, and fees from multiple lenders. All major banks and digital lenders operate in the ACT. Canberra's compact geography means strong branch coverage from the big four banks, while digital lenders offer equally competitive rates without needing a branch visit.

Apply with your chosen lender

Week 1-2

Submit your application with required documents: 2 recent payslips, 3 months bank statements, current loan statement, and ID. Many digital lenders offer pre-approval within 24 hours for ACT properties. Government employees with stable APS incomes are typically viewed favourably by lenders.

Valuation and approval

Week 2-4

Your new lender arranges a property valuation. Canberra properties frequently qualify for automated desktop valuations due to the territory's well-documented property market and consistent sales data. This speeds up the approval process significantly.

Settlement

Week 4-6

Your new lender pays out your old loan and registers the new mortgage with the ACT Land Titles Office ($153 registration fee). The ACT uses PEXA for electronic settlements. Note: ACT properties are on Crown leasehold land (99-year leases), but this does not affect the refinancing process. You begin repayments on the new loan from the settlement date.

~3%

of all Australian refinances are in the ACT

Source: ABS Lending Indicators

~$2,316

Average annual savings for ACT refinancers

Based on $580k loan, 0.50% rate reduction

2-5 weeks

Typical ACT refinancing timeline

Source: Major lender averages

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Last updated: 11 September 2026. Information is general in nature and not financial advice. Consider seeking independent financial advice for your situation.

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