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CUA Rate Breaker Package

The CUA Rate Breaker Package puts more money in your pocket by giving you a discounted interest rate on your variable rate home loan. Plus you’ll get savings on a range of other products.

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You can take advantage of our CUA Rate Breaker Package when you borrow $250,000 or more and receive outstanding benefits and value including:

  • A home loan interest rate 1%p.a. lower than the average of the advertised standard variable rates of the Big 4 Banks1
  • No establishment fees
  • Best Innovator Winner 2013Unlimited fee free withdrawal transactions2 on your CUA transaction account
  • 100% mortgage offset facility
  • Ability to make lump sum payments without penalty
  • Redraw facility at no extra cost
  • Platinum MasterCard with no annual fee3
  • Discounted home and contents insurance premiums4
  • Discounted Financial Planning advice5

We believe our CUA Rate Breaker Package home loans offer is one of the best available in the market because it offers a discount on the average of the standard variable home loan rates advertised by the big 4 banks. However, we are aware that the big 4 banks also offer package home loans which provide a discount to their standard variable home loans.

Read more about how the interest rate is determined.

Please note: The 1% discount below the average of the advertised standard variable home loan rates of the 4 major banks is subject to change. For details, please read the Package Terms and Conditions.

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Benefits

Home Loan

Our CUA Rate Breaker Package home loans offer:

  • An interest rate 1%p.a. lower than the average advertised standard variable rates of the Big 4 Banks1
  • No establishment fees on new package home loans
  • No top up establishment fees
  • One free property valuation for the life of the package6
  • 100% mortgage offset facility
  • Ability to make lump sum payments without penalty
  • Redraw facility at no extra cost

If you have more than one home loan under your CUA Rate Breaker Package you’ll receive the discounted interest rate for each home loan, still for the one annual package fee of $350.

We believe our CUA Rate Breaker Package home loans offer is one of the best available in the market because it offers a discount on the average of the standard variable home loan rates advertised by the big 4 banks. However, we are aware that the big 4 banks also offer package home loans which provide a discount to their standard variable home loans.

Transaction Account

Save with unlimited fee free transactions on all rediATM withdrawals, EFTPOS transactions, cheque withdrawals, staff assisted transfer fees and cash withdrawals at CUA branches.2

Credit Card

Pay no annual fee for the Platinum MasterCard and get all the Platinum benefits including 1.25 Reward Points for every $1 you spend on your card.3

Insurance

Receive a 10% discount on a CGU home and contents insurance policy arranged through CUA for your primary place of residence.4

Financial Planning

Receive $500 off one Statement of Advice fee when you consult with a CUA Financial Planner.5

Savings

For an annual fee of $350 you could save thousands.

CUA Rate Breaker Package savings based on a variable loan (principal & interest) of $250,000 over 25 years:

Potential first year savings# Savings $
Home loan interest discount 1%p.a. on the average advertised standard variable rates of the Big 4 Banks## $1,877
No establishment fee $600
No valuation fee (once only) Not ascertainable
No annual card fee on the Platinum MasterCard $179
Home and contents discount of 10% on a $500 premium^ $50
Discount on Financial Planning advice (once only) $500

# The potential first year savings will be dependent on the products selected under the Package and may vary from customer to customer.
## The interest rate discount saving shown is the difference between the total repayment for a 12 month period using the average advertised standard variable rate of the majors and the discounted interest rate of the CUA Rate Breaker Package variable rate. As at 17 May 2013 the average advertised standard variable rate of the majors is 6.17%p.a. with the CUA Rate Breaker Package variable rate at 5.17%p.a.
^ Excludes any stamp duty, GST and other government fees, charges or levies components.

How to apply

To apply for our CUA Rate Breaker Package we ask you to:

  • Have total home lending of at least $250,000 with us
  • Take the package home loan(s) for personal use only (i.e. borrowers on the home loan are individuals)
  • Pay the annual package fee of $350

Apply via the online application form

Enquire via the online enquiry form

For more information:

Request a home loan key fact sheet

Home Loan Key Facts Sheets are part of the Australian Government’s banking reforms effective 1 January 2012.

The Key Facts Sheet outlines loan information in a standardised format used by all financial institutions, therefore allowing you to compare CUA home loan products against those available from competitor institutions.

The Key Facts Sheet highlights important information, such as the total amount to be paid back over the life of a loan, and what the expected repayment is for every dollar borrowed.

Please contact one of our lending specialists to further discuss our product offering and the best suited product for your situation.

For more information on choosing the right home loan for you, you may also wish to visit the ASIC consumer website.

For more information on home loan key fact sheets please view the frequently asked questions.

1 Package home loan variable rate is 1%p.a. below the average of the advertised standard variable home loan rates of the 4 major banks, reviewed (and adjusted where required) on a monthly basis. Minimum lending with CUA of $250,000. Maximum loan amount applies. Annual package fee payable.

Interest rates are on a per annum basis and are subject to change. Fees, charges, terms & conditions and lending criteria apply. Full details available on application. Comparison rate calculated on a home loan amount of $150,000 over a term of 25 years based on monthly repayments. These rates are for secured home loans only. WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.

Rate discount effective 17 May 2013.  

2 Fee free withdrawal transactions are limited to the following: rediATM withdrawals, EFTPOS transactions, Member cheque withdrawals, Staff assisted transfers, over the counter cash withdrawals at CUA branches. Please note that while CUA won’t charge you any transaction fees, other ATM owners may directly charge a fee for using their machine. To avoid this, always use a rediATM branded machine. Full details of the fees and charges are available in our Schedule of Fees Accounts and access facilities brochure.

3 Final approval of your MasterCard application will be subject to satisfying Card Services Credit Criteria. The annual fee will not be billed while you remain a CUA Rate Breaker Package customer. The no annual card fee benefit provided under the CUA Rate Breaker Package is not available in conjunction with any other credit card discount or promotional offer. All rewards are subject to the Terms and Conditions of the Card Services Rewards Program. Reward points are not earned on cash advances, special promotions or balance transfers. Reward points never expire while the account remains open and in good standing. ©2012 Card Services is a division of Citigroup Pty Limited ABN 88 004 325 080, AFSL and Australian credit licence 238 098, which provides and administers credit.

4 Customers with an existing CGU home and contents policy with CUA can request to have this added to the package and the discount will be applied on policy renewal. Reference to insurance premium amounts for the purpose of calculating the package benefit excludes any stamp duty, GST and other government fees, charges or levies components that are included in the total premium amount paid. CUA acts under its own Australian Financial Services License and under an agreement with the insurer, CGU Insurance Limited ABN 27 004 478 371, AFSL 238291 (CGU). This document contains general information only and may not suit your particular circumstances. Before making decisions about this insurance product you should consider the appropriateness of the information in regards to your circumstances and the Product Disclosure Statement available from any office of CUA or CGU.

5 CUA Financial Planning is a fee-for-advice business, and our planners are paid a salary rather than commissions. CUA Financial Planners are representatives of CUA Financial Planning Pty Ltd ABN 60 010 003 853, AFSL No. 221896. CUA Financial Planning is a wholly owned subsidiary of Credit Union Australia Limited.

6 One free valuation is permitted under the CUA Rate Breaker Package irrespective of the amount of the valuation. If the free valuation under the Package has already been utilised a member contribution of $200 will be required for any subsequent valuations required (either relating to the same loan or on a new loan). If the valuation cost for any subsequent valuation exceeds $200, the extra valuation cost is payable by you at settlement.

    Rates & Fees

    CUA Rate Breaker Package 5.17%p.a. 
    Comparison rate 5.50%p.a. 

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    Fees

    Annual fee $350 
    Establishment fee $0 
    Platinum MasterCard annual fee $0 
    Valuation fee $06 

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