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Get 4K cashback when you refinance

$4k

Cashback^ When you Refinance


For new Owner Occupier (P&I repayments) and Investment loans. Available on our Advantage Package home loans, with a $395 annual package fee and Basic home loans (no annual fee). $250k min loan per property refinanced. Excludes refinances from within Westpac Group. Apply by 31 Mar 2021, and settle by 30 June 2021.  Only 1x $2k cashback per property refinance will be paid regardless of the number of loans involved. Only 1x $2k bonus cashback will be paid for the initial application regardless of the numbers of customers, properties or applications involved with a maximum LVR up to 80% at time of approval.^

 

FAQs

You may be able to get one or both of these offers.

  • $2,000 Refinance Cashback per property for applications received between 1 April 2020 - 31 March 2021 and settled by 30 June 2021. You can refinance any number of properties.
  • One-off $2,000 Bonus Cashback on initial applications for Owner Occupiers and Investors applying between 18 September 2020 – 31 March 2021, and settled by 30 June 2021.

Example of how the two Cashback offers works:
 

Home loan scenario Total cashback for eligible Investors Total cashback for eligible Owner-Occupiers
I’m switching 1 property

You’ll receive $4,000 Cashback

  • $2k Refinance Cashback per property x1
  • + $2k Bonus Cashback x1 max

You’ll receive $4,000 Cashback

  • $2k Refinance Cashback per property x1
  • + $2k Bonus Cashback x1 max
I’m switching 2 properties

You’ll receive $6,000 Cashback

  • $2k Refinance Cashback per property x2
  • + $2k Bonus Cashback x1 max

You’ll receive $6,000 Cashback (your other property is an investment)

  • $2k Refinance Cashback per property x2
  • + $2k Bonus Cashback x1 max

The cashbacks will be paid into a St.George transaction account within 60 days of settlement. This account must be linked to your home loan at the time of settlement, and kept open for 60 days afterwards.

For the $2,000 cashback offer, tax consequences may arise for investors and you should seek independent advice.

Why choose a Basic Home Loan?

A haggle free loan

A home loan with your lowest variable interest rate up front1, useful for anyone who doesn’t want to pay for features they won’t use.

Make extra repayments at no extra cost

Pay off your loan sooner and save on interest.

$0 monthly service fee

And a $0 establishment fee if you borrow more than $150k2 when making Principal & Interest repayments (see fees section).

Redraw facility

If you have made any extra repayments, you have access to redraw them. (fees apply)3.

Family Pledge

You could use the equity in a family member’s home to help you on your home buying journey and maximise the amount you can borrow.

Take a break from repayments

You may be able to pause or reduce your repayments for a set period (keep in mind after the break your repayments may be higher for the rest of your loan term).3

Basic home loan. Sensational rate.

  • 2.54% p.a. Variable rate
  • 2.56% p.a. Comparison rate*

Including 1.39% p.a. discount off our Basic Home Loan Variable Rate with no package fee. For new Owner Occupier (Principal & Interest^^). LVR+ above 60% up to 80%.

 

T&C's apply. See comparison rate warning.

 

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Important information

Conditions, fees and credit criteria apply.

Before making a decision, it’s best to read the terms and conditions:

Please read these documents and keep a copy. You can request a paper copy at a branch.

The information on our website is prepared without knowing your personal financial circumstances. Before you act on this, please consider if it’s right for you. If you need help, call 13 33 30.

*Comparison Rate: The comparison rate is based on a loan of $150,000 over a term of 25 years. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the example given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

#Advantage Package Terms and Conditions apply. A $395 annual package fee applies and is payable from an eligible St.George transaction account. An Advantage Package discount has been included in the advertised eligible rate. The discount and fee savings apply for the duration of the package. Before deciding to acquire a St.George transaction account, read the terms and conditions (PDF 162KB), and consider if the product is right for you.

^^ Basic Home Loan Promotional Rate: This offer is only available for new Owner Occupier Basic Home Loan applications with Principal and Interest repayments received from 26/10/2020. Discount applies to our Basic Home Loan offer for the life of the loan. Excludes internal refinances and switches within St.George, Bank of Melbourne and BankSA. This offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Interest rates subject to change.

^How does the refinance cashback offer work: Credit criteria, fees and charges apply. Terms and conditions available at St.George. $2000 Refinance Cashback per property for new refinance applications received between 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021 and settle by 30 June 2021. Offer available for Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayment and investment loans. Offer current as at 1 April 2020. Only 1 cashback per property refinance will be paid regardless of the number of loans involved. One $2,000 Bonus Refinance Cashback for a new refinance application submitted between 18 September 2020 to 31 March 2021 and settle by 30 June 2021. Offer available for Owner Occupier with Principal and Interest repayments and investment loans with maximum LVR of 80%. Offer available on the Advantage Package and Basic Home Loans. Offer current as at 18 September 2020. Only 1 bonus cashback will be paid for the initial application regardless of the numbers of customers, properties or applications involved. Offer may be varied or withdrawn at any time.$250k min loan per property refinanced applies for the $2000 refinance cashback and $2000 bonus Refinance Cashback. Excludes Portfolio Loans, switches and refinances of home loans within the Westpac Group which include St.George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, BankSA and RAMS. Offer not available for Owner Occupier Interest Only loans, residential lending originated under family or company trusts.  Advantage Package Terms and Conditions apply (PDF 162KB). A $395 annual package fee applies and is payable from an eligible St.George transaction account. Applicants home loan repayments must be direct debited from this transaction account. Read the St.George transaction account terms and conditions and consider if the product is right for you. Refer to stgeorge.com.au. The cashback will be paid into a St.George transaction account within 60 days of settlement. The transaction account must be linked to the home loan at the time of settlement and kept open for 60 days after settlement. Tax consequences may arise from this promotion for investors and customers should seek independent advice on any taxation matters.

1.Haggle free home loan rate: Available on Basic Variable (Simplicity) home loans only. Interest rates are subject to change. Applicable discounts off the Basic Home Loan rate may be withdrawn or varied at any time. Basic Variable Home Loan rate discount is valid for 14 days once the application is submitted. 

2. Upfront fees and other fees and charges may apply.

3. Redraw, repayment pause and rate lock requests are subject to our approval. Fees apply.

+LVR stands for the initial loan to value ratio at loan approval. LVR is the amount of your loan compared to the banks valuation of your property offered to secure your loan expressed as a percentage. Home loan rates for new loans are set based on the initial LVR and don’t change because of changes to the LVR during the life of the loan. Any applicable LVR discount has been included in the advertised eligible rate.