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Basic Investment Loan

For a great value, no-frills loan, look no further than the Basic Investment Loan – with our lowest variable rate for investment properties.

From

6.29
% p.a.

Variable rate

6.32
% p.a.

Comparison rate*

Why choose a Basic Investment Loan?

Low interest rate

A great option for cash-conscious property investors.

Borrow up to 90%

You can buy your home with as little as a 10% deposit.^

Flexible options

Choose from principal and interest or interest only repayments.

No ongoing fees

No ongoing monthly loan maintenance fees.

The investment loan features don't stop there

  • Our lowest variable interest rate for investment properties.
  • No ongoing monthly or annual fees.
  • Choose interest only or principal and interest repayments.
  • Tiered interest rates so you can benefit from a lower rate when you borrow less.
  • Choose to repay weekly, fortnightly, or monthly.
  • Available for construction.

Rates and fees

The basics

Loan purpose Investment
Minimum loan amount $20,000
Maximum loan term 30 years

Interest rates

Loan to Value Ratio (LVR) Repayments Variable rate
Comparison rate*
Less than 70% P&I 6.29% p.a. 6.32% p.a.
Less than 90%^ P&I 6.39% p.a. 6.42% p.a.
Less than 90%^ IO 6.69% p.a. 6.50% p.a.

Fee type
Monthly fee $0.00
Annual fee $0.00
Document preparation fee $300.00
Switch fee (from other BCU Bank loan) $300.00

Other fees & charges that apply to all of our accounts can be found on our fees and charges page.

How much could you borrow?

Use our handy home loan borrowing power calculator to get an idea of much you could potentially borrow. We’ll just need the basics about what you earn, spend, and owe, and we’ll figure out the rest.

Home loan borrowing power calculator

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Ready to apply for a home loan?

It’s easy to get started with a BCU Bank home loan. Choose the way that suits you:

  • In your nearest branch – remember to bring all your ID and supporting documents with you.
  • Over the phonecall us on 1300 228 228 and one of our friendly consultants will help you with your home loan application.
  • At home or at work – our mobile lending team can meet at a time and place that suits you, or we can set up a video call.

A little preparation can make your home loan application quicker and easier. Make sure you have the following ready:

  • Identity documents
    • primary photo ID (e.g. passport or driver licence), or
    • primary ID without a photo (e.g. birth certificate or citizenship certificate) and a secondary ID (e.g. utility bill with your name and address on it).
  • Employment details – contact details of your current and previous employer (if current is less than two years).
  • Income details – payslips or, if you're self-employed, tax assessments for the last two years, and financial statements.
  • Regular expenses – such as rent, food, electricity, insurance, telcos, and medical costs.
  • Assets – a rundown of any assets that you own (any cars, savings accounts, home contents, properties, investments).
  • Liabilities – the details of any loans, credit cards, buy now pay later, or other debts you have.

Got everything ready? Book an appointment with one of our home loan specialists today.

Request an appointment

Because we're here to help

We'll call you

Drop us your details and one of our home loan specialists will be in touch.

Talk to the team

Got a question? Call us on 1300 228 228, pop into your local branch, or chat to us online.

We’ll come to you

We know your time is precious, so our home lenders will come to you on your terms.

Got a question about home loans?

There are many tax implications to consider if you’re buying and maintaining an investment property. 

The income you receive from the property may be tax deductible, likewise for the costs of managing the property. Then there’s tax on any profit you make if you sell the property. 

Before doing anything we recommend that you speak to your accountant or a financial advisor, to understand if buying an investment property is right for you.

Principal and interest repayments are when you pay off a portion of the principal balance of the loan (the amount you originally borrowed) plus the interest charges with every repayment you make.

Interest only repayments are as the name suggests - you're repaying the home loan interest charges only, calculated over your loan term and charged monthly. You'll not be paying off any of the principal balance of the loan. Interest only payments apply for an initial maximum period of five years.

Principal and interest repayments will apply once an interest only term has matured. You'll receive plenty of notice on your maturing interest only period and what your new principal and interest repayments will be. This will give you an opportunity to review your lending facilities.

 

In many circumstances it's possible to use your home equity as a deposit on an investment property.

To speak with a lending specialist and discuss how much equity you can use to apply for an investment loan, please contact us on 1300 228 228 or book an appointment online to speak to a Home loan specialist. 

Request a home loan appointment

Important information

Banking and Credit products issued by Police & Nurses Limited (BCU Bank).

Any information on this website is general in nature and does not consider your personal needs, objectives or financial situation. Our rates are current as of today and can change at any time. Credit eligibility criteria, terms and conditions, fees and charges apply. 

Please consider the terms and conditions and whether a product is right for you. 

*Comparison rate calculated on a loan amount of $150,000 over a term of 25 years based on monthly repayments. For variable Interest Only loans, comparison rates are based on an initial 3 year Interest Only period. For fixed Interest Only loans, comparison rates are based on an initial Interest Only period equal in length to the fixed period. During an Interest Only period, your Interest Only payments will not reduce your loan balance. This may mean you pay more interest over the life of the loan.

WARNING: This comparison rate applies only to the example or examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan.

^If you are borrowing more than 80% of the property’s value (Loan to Value Ratio), you may be required to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI).