Rate cuts galore on variable and lo-doc products

October’s final express round up includes non-major and non-bank aggressive discounts, and one misprinted advert correction

October’s final express round up includes non-major and non-bank aggressive discounts, and one misprinted advert correction


Adelaide Bank cut two lo-doc variable rates

SmartDoc rate drops 34bps to 5.85% (comparison rate 6.05%) and 45bps drop to 5.99% (comparison rate 6.19%) on its Smart DocPlus product. Borrowers can borrow up to 70% LVR.


AFM cuts two rates and waives fees

Standard variable rate on Complete/Alliance range now 4.75% (comparison rate 5.14%) on loans up to 80% LVR, with no application, valuation or legal fees. The Flexible range has also been cut 20bps.


ME bank rate correction

An error in an advert in Australian Broker magazine quoted a 4.59% five-year fixed rate – in fact this rate applies to the three-year fixed product. The actual five-year fixed rate is 4.94% (5.21% comparison rate).

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