30/10/2026
LOYAL TO YOUR BANK?
BUT IS YOUR BANK LOYAL TO YOU?
There's something in banking called the loyalty tax.
Banks often offer their sharpest rates to attract new customers. Meanwhile, existing customers can end up paying more simply because they haven't asked for a review.
I recently spoke with a customer paying 6.60% on their home loan. Other lenders were offering rates around 6.29%.
On a $600,000 mortgage, that's roughly $1,860 a year in extra interest.
Does that make their bank a bad bank? No.
But it does raise a question:
Why should loyalty cost you money?
The right loan five years ago isn't always the right loan today.
And while the lowest rate isn't always the best option, it's worth checking whether your current loan is still competitive.
Remember: you're not married to your bank.