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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.

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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

Home Loans calculator

Use our home loan calculator to see how much you’d have to repay under different borrowing scenarios.

Contact a mortgage broker

St.George Bank home loans are available through brokers who can help find the right loan and manage your application at no charge.

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SYLVIA CARTMILL

QLD4000
Customer Representative Number: 479649
5.0
21 Google reviews

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I am a dedicated Finance and Mortgage Broker who put my clients first. I possess a wealth of knowledge and skills in the...

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Alisa Keattichaidumrong

VIC3978
Customer Representative Number: 542499
5.0
34 Google reviews

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I started my career in finance back in 2011 where I had the opportunity to work in personal lending, credit assessment a...

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Soma Somasundaram

NSW2146
Customer Representative Number: 549687

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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.

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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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