What is a Comparison Rate?
A comparison rate is the rate displayed next to the interest rate and must be included with any advertised home loan interest rate. It’s designed to give you a more accurate picture of the loan you’re considering with some of the associated costs included.
The comparison rate is calculated by adding any fees and charges to the interest rate and then converting that figure to a percentage rate.
Other factors can also affect the rates, such as the loan amount, the loan term, and the repayment frequency.
Using one of the many free comparison rate calculators available online will help give a more accurate cost of the particular loan you’re considering. You can find our loan repayment calculator here.