16/10/2026
The cheapest big four variable rate is 6.24%. The lowest rate among lenders that have announced their new pricing is 5.94%.
The big four passed on the RBA's hike on 9 October: Westpac 6.24%, NAB 6.29%, CBA 6.34%, ANZ 6.5%. More than 40 lenders have passed on the full increase, and Canstar expects the average owner-occupier variable rate to settle around 6.49%.
What that gap is worth:
📊 5.94% vs 6.24% is a 0.30 percentage point difference
📊 Canstar estimates a 0.25-point rise adds about $91 a month on a $600,000 loan, so a 0.30-point gap works out to roughly $109 a month (our estimate based on Canstar's figure)
Canstar's Sally Tindall warns that borrowers who haven't reviewed their loans could now have a rate starting with a 7, "a figure that was unthinkable even a year ago."
Before you compare, remember:
✅ The lowest rate isn't always the cheapest loan once fees and features are counted
✅ Rates are still moving, as 5.94% is the lowest among lenders who've announced so far
✅ Switching suits some borrowers and not others, which depends on your loan size, equity and goals
The big four don't set the floor in this market. If you haven't compared your rate in the past year, it's worth knowing where yours sits.
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Source: Mortgage Professional Australia, Canstar
General information only. It does not take your personal circumstances into account.