09/09/2025
A fixed rate home loan allows you to set your interest rate for a period of time.
Fixing your interest rate can be a suitable option for some people, however you should always discuss this with your broker.
What’s good about fixed rate home loans?
* During times of low interest rates, locking in a fixed rate could work to your advantage, because you can retain a low rate for a fixed term even if the rates rise steeply. Depending on the lender and the current interest rate, this could potentially lower your repayments and the total interest paid over the loan term.
* You know exactly how much your repayments will be during your fixed rate term, which can make budgeting easier.
Things to consider
* Less Flexibility. Fixed rate loans usually do not have the same flexibility that a variable rate loan provides. For example, you may not be able to make extra repayments and un turn redraw the extra amount paid into the loan. Some lenders do allow extra repayments to be made but will restrict the extra amount that can be paid during the fixed term or on an annual basis.
* No offset facilities. Most lenders will not allow you to have an offset account with a fixed rate loan so there is no opportunity to save on interest. Where offset facilities are available, they will usually only be available on a partial basis, with a 100% offset account being available through some lenders only.
* Break costs. The decision to break your fixed rate loan is entirely up to you however a break cost may be applicable. Break costs may apply if:
* you want to exit before the end of the fixed term.
* you prepay part of or your entire loan before the end of your fixed rate period
* you switch to another product, interest rate or payment type before the end of your fixed rate period.
* you want to end the loan as part of selling the property.
▪️Your decision whether to fix the interest rate on your loan should be based on your own circumstances, with your future in mind.▪️