Head-to-head
Unloan vs loans.com.au Home Loan
Rates & conditions verified 21 July 2026
Rates can change without notice. Last verified: 21 July 2026 (AEST). Please confirm details on the bank’s official page.
Two low-rate online lenders with different scope. Unloan is refinance-only with a rate that shrinks over time; loans.com.au handles purchases too and offers an offset sub-account. Here's which suits your loan.
Unloan (CBA) Refinance Variable
Best for owner-occupiers refinancing who want the lowest simple rate and no offset
Condition: Refinances only — not available for new purchases; P&I only
- Loyalty discount that grows each year you stay
- No offset; principal-and-interest; refinance only
- Backed by CBA
loans.com.au Variable Home Loan (Bare)
Best for buyers, higher-LVR borrowers, or anyone who wants an optional offset
Condition: Purchases and refinances, including higher-LVR borrowers; optional offset sub-account
- Available for purchases as well as refinances
- Optional offset sub-account
- No monthly fees
At a glance
| Unloan (CBA) Refinance Variable | loans.com.au Variable Home Loan (Bare) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest variable rate (p.a.) | 5.89% | 6.04% |
| Condition to earn it | Refinances only — not available for new purchases; P&I only | Purchases and refinances, including higher-LVR borrowers; optional offset sub-account |
The verdict
Both are sharp-rate online lenders, so the split is about flexibility. Unloan is refinance-only and feature-light, trading extras for a low rate that drops a little each year you stay — ideal if you're refinancing and want simplicity. loans.com.au is the broader option: it lends for purchases, suits higher-LVR borrowers, and offers an optional offset sub-account, for a touch more rate when you add offset. Compare the lowest variable rates below, then decide whether you need the purchase eligibility and offset that loans.com.au adds.
FAQs
Which can I use to buy a home, Unloan or loans.com.au?
loans.com.au — it lends for both purchases and refinances. Unloan is refinance-only. If you're buying, loans.com.au is the relevant choice of the two.
Does loans.com.au offer an offset account?
Yes — loans.com.au offers an optional offset sub-account, typically for a small rate margin. Unloan has no offset; it keeps its rate low and adds a loyalty discount over time instead.
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Information verified 21 July 2026. Rates are variable and subject to change. Confirm current rates and conditions on each provider's website before applying. This is not financial advice.