Non-major hikes rates for high LVR lending

The bank has brought in increased interest rates for owner occupier principal and interest loans with greater than 95% LVR

Non-major hikes rates for high LVR lending

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Effective 2 June 2017 Bankwest has made the following changes to >90% LVR lending. Existing lending will not be affected.

Complete variable home loan (P&I)

The existing >90% LVR tier for owner occupiers will change to 90.01%-95% LVR including LMI. Rates for these tiers remain unchanged.

A new LVR tier of >95% including LMI will be introduced for owner occupiers, with new pricing as below.
 
LVR (incl LMI) Current Variable Rate Current Comparison Rate New Variable Rate New Comparison Rate
<=90% 3.99% p.a. 4.41% p.a. 3.99% p.a. 4.41% p.a.
90.01% - 95% 4.53% p.a. 4.94% p.a. 4.53% p.a. 4.94% p.a.
>95% 4.53% p.a. 4.94% p.a. 5.29% p.a. 5.69% p.a.

Regular saver home loan

New lending on the Regular Saver Home Loan will be capped at 95% LVR including LMI.

"Bankwest takes a balanced approach to product and pricing changes, and we are mindful of our broader obligations as a responsible lender," the bank said in a statement.

"Bankwest reviews its products and pricing on an ongoing basis with the aim of balancing the needs of our customers, shareholders, regulators and the community."

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