Home loan comparison calculator

Things to note

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The Loan Comparison Calculator also calculates the time saved to pay off the loan and the amount of interest saved based on if repayments are increased by the entered amount of extra contribution per month.

These calculations are done at a monthly repayment frequency, in respect of the original loan parameters entered, namely amount, annual interest rate and term in years.

Calculator Assumptions

Length of Month

All months are assumed to be of equal length. In reality, many loans accrue on a daily basis leading to a varying number of days' interest dependent on the number of days in the particular month.

Rounding of Amount of Each Repayment

In practice, repayments are rounded to at least the nearer cent. However the calculator uses the unrounded repayment to derive the amount of interest payable at points along the graph and in total over the full term of the loan. This assumption allows for a smooth graph and equal repayment amounts. Note that the final repayment after the increase in repayment amount, after the additional lump sum repayment amount or the effect of the offset account balance will be a partial repayment as required to reduce the loan balance to zero.

Rounding of Time Saved

The time saved is presented as a number of years and months. It assumes the potential partial last repayment when calculating the savings.

Amount of Interest Saved

This amount can only be approximated from the amount of time saved and based on the original loan details.

Interest rates on a per annum basis and are current as at 1 October 2024 and subject to change at any time.

Comparison rate is based on a secured loan amount of $150,000 with monthly repayments 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.  Other interest rates and comparison rates apply for property investment home loans. 

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