Yet another major bank brings back first year trail

Our first product updates round up of October also features non-major promotions and a non-conforming offer

Our first product updates round up of October also features non-major promotions and a non-conforming offer

1. NAB Broker re-introduces first year trail

Originally announced in June, from October the bank will pay 0.15% first year trail, which increases by five basis points a year to a maximum of 0.30% from the fifth year onwards.

2. Suncorp offers 15bps extra upfront commission

Total upfront commission is now 0.80%. The non-major also offers a 130 bps discount on variable loans in their Home Package Plus (now 4.69%) and a fee waiver (currently $375 p.a.)

3. Citibank lowers variable rate to 4.78% p.a.

The 35pbs drop also includes a first-year fee waiver (usually $350). Minimum $500,000 loan value, max 90% LVR.

4. Bluestone removes application fee

From this month the non-conforming lender will no longer charge an application fee, and accepts other lenders; application forms.


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