Westpac lifts fixed home loan rates for the fourth time this year

Fixed interest rates were increased by 10 basis points (0.10%), following increases in August, June, and April this year, while Westpac also cut variable rates in September.

Westpac's changes come after CommBank made similar moves on Friday.

A wide array of Westpac's fixed 'Fixed Options' and 'Premier Advantage' products for owner occupiers were increased. 

Some of the more noteworthy changes include:

• Premier Advantage P&I 2 Years 70%: Now 1.99% p.a. (3.40% p.a. comparison rate*)
• Premier Advantage P&I 3 Years 70%: Now 2.08% p.a. (3.33% p.a. comparison rate*)
• Fixed Options P&I 2 Years 70%: Now 2.19% p.a. (3.40% p.a. comparison rate*)
• Fixed Options P&I 3 Years 70%: Now 2.28% p.a. (4.05% p.a. comparison rate*)

These rates are for new lending only, and apply for borrowers with a minimum 30% deposit - or 70% loan-to-value ratio (LVR), though 95% LVR loans were also increased.

Greater Bank also lifts fixed home loan rates

Challenger brand Greater Bank has increased a wide variety of fixed home loan interest rates by between 15 and 35 basis points, for both owner occupiers and investors.

The standard three year fixed rate for owner occupiers was increased by 35 basis points to 2.34% p.a. (3.54% p.a. comparison rate*)

A couple of the more noteworthy changes include:

• Ultimate Fixed 3 Years: 15 basis point increase to 2.14% p.a. (3.03% p.a. comparison rate*)
• Inv Ultimate Fixed 3 Years: 15 basis point increase to 2.34% p.a. (3.87% p.a. comparison rate*)

These home loans are for borrowers paying principal & interest.

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loans.com.au	loans.com.au Bare Home Loan (Basic OO P&I <90%)	5.94% p.a.	5.98% p.a.	$2,978	Principal & Interest	Variable			$0	$530	90%				Owner Occupier Variable Principal & Interest 10% Min Deposit Redraw Extra Repayments More details	Available for purchase or refinance, min 10% deposit needed to qualify. No application, ongoing monthly or annual fees. Dedicated loan specialist throughout the loan application.	Go to site	Compare	Promoted	Disclosure
Unloan	Unloan Variable Rate Home Loan LVR < 80%	5.89% p.a.	5.80% p.a.	$2,962	Principal & Interest	Variable			$0	$0	80%				Built and funded by CommBank Owner Occupier Variable Principal & Interest 20% Min Deposit Redraw More details	No application or ongoing fees. Annual rate discount Unlimited redraws & additional repayments. LVR <80% A low-rate variable home loan from a 100% online lender. Backed by the Commonwealth Bank.	Go to site	Compare	Promoted	Disclosure
Regional Australia Bank	Regional Australia Bank Home Loan Fixed (Owner Occupier, Principal and Interest, max lvr 60%) (3 years)	5.99% p.a.	6.02% p.a.	$2,995	Principal & Interest	Fixed			$0	$0	60%				Owner Occupier Fixed 3 Years Principal & Interest 40% Min Deposit Redraw More details	Competitive rates to help you save A Dedicated Relationship Manager Certainty of repayments with a fixed rate term	Go to site	Compare	Promoted	Disclosure
Homestar	Homestar Star Nova LVR <70% (Owner Occupied, Principal and Interest)	5.93% p.a.	5.93% p.a.	$2,975	Principal & Interest	Variable			$0	$395	70%				Owner Occupier Variable Principal & Interest 30% Min Deposit Redraw More details		Go to site	Compare		Disclosure
Reduce Home Loans	Reduce Home Loans EconoME Home Loan (Owner Occupier, Principal & Interest, LVR 60%)	5.99% p.a.	6.01% p.a.	$2,995	Principal & Interest	Variable			$0	$150	60%				$3000 Cashback T&Cs apply Owner Occupier Variable Principal & Interest 40% Min Deposit Redraw More details		Go to site	Compare		Disclosure

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