In 1937, St.George was founded in Sydney’s southern suburbs. Since then, it has grown to become one of Australia’s largest banks. In December 2008, St.George merged with Westpac Banking Corporation and is now known as St.George Bank. St.George Bank offers its customers a wide range of home loan products, in addition to savings and transaction accounts, personal and car loans, credit cards and business banking.
St.George Bank home loans
Why choose St.George Bank
Benefits
- Package deals available to bundle other financial products together
- Some loans offer discounted interest rates for new customers or package deals
- Comprehensive customer service offering
- Large variety of home loans
Drawbacks
- Fees and charges apply to loans
- Higher rates for some riskier customers
St.George Bank Home Loans
Australian Credit Licence 233714Fees & charges apply
9.11%
9.25%
$2,964
Standard Variable Rate Home Loan
Australian Credit Licence 233714Fees & charges apply
7.09%
8.19%
$2,494
Fixed Rate Home Loan (with Advantage Package)
Australian Credit Licence 233714Fees & charges apply
6.59%
6.60%
$2,383
Basic Home Loan
Australian Credit Licence 233714Fees & charges apply
6.19%
6.20%
$2,296
Basic Home Loan
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St.George Bank customer service
Home Loan customers can contact St. George Bank by phone, by popping into a branch, by submitting an online enquiry form or chatting to a customer support staff member via online chat.
✓ Customer service centre (phone)
✓ Mobile app
✓ Online banking
✓ Live Chat
✓ Branch
✓ Mobile banking staff
How to apply for a St George home loan
You can apply for a home loan from St.George by calling the bank, applying online, or visiting a branch.
Before applying for a home loan, it’s important to calculate how much you can realistically afford to borrow and comfortably repay in your current financial situation.
You will also need to provide documentation when applying for a home loan, including:
- Identification that includes the name and contact details of each borrower.
- Details of your current income and expenses.
- Records of any current assets or liabilities.
St.George home loans review
St.George is part of the Westpac banking group, and is able to offer a wide range of home loan options to different customers. Fixed and variable rate home loans are available for owner occupiers and investors, including first home buyers and refinancers. A building loan is also available for borrowers looking for money to help them build a property, and a portfolio loan offers a line of credit.
St.George’s lowest interest rates tend to be for owner occupiers with low LVRs, especially if they choose to package their home loan with other St.George Bank financial products. Variable and fixed interest rates are available, with the option to fix for up to five years. Split interest rates are also available on some St.George home loans.
Several of St.George Bank’s home loans charge upfront and ongoing fees, which could affect its overall cost. Some charge a monthly account keeping fee, while bundled home loan charge a higher annual package fee.
Extra repayments and redraws are available on St.George home loans. Full and partial offset accounts are also available with some mortgage options. And borrowers with low deposits may be able to get a guarantor in their family to help secure their loan with their own property.
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