---
title: "Ultimate Essentials Variable — Defence Bank"
description: "Home Loans from Defence Bank. Rates, fees, features and eligibility as published under Australia's Consumer Data Right."
canonical: https://www.cdrcompare.au/brands/defence-bank/products/808
source: "CDR Compare"
language: en-AU
last_updated: 2026-05-20T00:00:00.000+10:00
---

# Ultimate Essentials Variable — Defence Bank

> Home Loans from Defence Bank. Rates, fees, features and eligibility as published by the provider under Australia's Consumer Data Right, compared on CDR Compare.

**Home Loans · Defence Bank Limited**

The cream of the crop when it comes to our range of home loans on offer.

## At a glance

- **From (owner occupied):** 6.74% (6.84% comparison)

## Apply

Applications are handled by the provider: [Apply at Defence Bank](https://secure.defencebank.com.au/internetlending/public/start.aspx)

## Interest rates

| Type | Rate | Comparison | Applies to |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Variable (Ultimate Variable rate for loans over $750k.) | 6.74% | 6.84% | — |
| Variable (Ultimate Variable rate for loans $250k - $750k.) | 6.79% | 6.88% | — |
| Variable (Ultimate Variable rate & loans under $250k.) | 6.84% | 6.93% | — |

## Fees

| Fee | Type | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Default notice (enforcement notice) — Payable each time we send you a notice relating to default on a loan | Event | $20.00 |
| Arrears reminder notice fee (per letter) — Payable each time we send you a reminder notice relating to arrears on a loan | Event | $20.00 |
| Ultimate Package Annual Fee — Charged yearly · Payable initially upon settlement of the property and then annually on the anniversary of the date on which the first annual package fee was paid when the loan is linked to the Ultimate Package. | Ongoing | $96.00 |

## Features

- **Australia-based Contact Centre** — Australia-based Contact Centre team who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of being in the defence community
- **Home Loan Consultants** — Speak with a home loan consultant today to discuss your options
- **Extra repayments** (No fees for extra repayments.)
- **Discounts on other products** — No annual fee on our low rate credit card - $22.50 donation to the Defence Bank Foundation still applies. (Credit Card)
- **Discounts on other products** — No application fee on personal loans. (Personal Loans)
- **Bonus rewards** — 0.15% p.a. bonus rate on term deposits. (Term Deposits)
- **Digital banking** (Quick and easy online application.)
- **Digital banking** (Redraw facility available online)
- **Discounts on other products** — 15% discount on selected CGU home, contents and landlord insurance. (Insurance)
- **Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme** — To access the Scheme, you need to meet borrower eligibility criteria.
- **Offset account** (100% mortgage offset account.)
- **Redraw facility** (Free loan redraw (min $50).)
- **Loan Portability**
- **No application or establishment fees.**
- **No monthly fees.**
- **Loan Portability**
- **Split Loan Facility**
- **Fixed rate option available** — "Loan can be switched between Variable/Fixed interest rates Interest rate can be fixed for 1,2,3,4 or 5 years "
- **interest only available.** — Interest only - max 12 months during construction

## Eligibility

- **Residency status** (Australian residents only.)
- **Minimum age** (18)
- **Lending criteria.** — Individuals must have capacity.
- **Purpose.** — Purchase/refinance owner occupied home improvements any worthwhile purpose.

## Constraints

- **Maximum LVR** — 95%

## More information from Defence Bank

- [Overview](https://www.defencebank.com.au/banking/home-loans/)
- [Terms & conditions](https://www.defencebank.com.au/banking/home-loans/essentials-home-loan-with-ultimate-package/)
- [Eligibility](https://www.defencebank.com.au/banking/home-loans/essentials-home-loan-with-ultimate-package/)
- [Fees & pricing](https://www.defencebank.com.au/banking/home-loans/essentials-home-loan-with-ultimate-package/)

## Data provenance

- Published by Defence Bank under the Consumer Data Right
- Product ID: `808`
- Last updated by the provider: 19 May 2026
- Source payload (JSON): https://www.cdrcompare.au/api/raw/defence-bank/808
- Provider page: https://www.cdrcompare.au/brands/defence-bank
- CDR register entry: https://www.cdr.gov.au/find-a-provider?provider=000117

---

Source: [CDR Compare](https://www.cdrcompare.au/brands/defence-bank/products/808) — product data published by Australian data holders under the Consumer Data Right. Not financial advice; no rankings, recommendations or affiliate relationships. Always confirm details with the provider.

Site map: [all providers](https://www.cdrcompare.au/) · [how this works](https://www.cdrcompare.au/about) · [agent guide](https://www.cdrcompare.au/agents.md) · [llms.txt](https://www.cdrcompare.au/llms.txt) · [sitemap.xml](https://www.cdrcompare.au/sitemap.xml)