Frequently asked questions
About Qantas Money Home Loans
How does Qantas Money lend for a home loan?
Does Qantas Money offer introductory (honeymoon) home loan rates?
How can Qantas Money offer such low home loan rates?
Why choose a Qantas Money Home Loan?
Considering a home loan
Am I eligible for a Qantas Money Home Loan?
I'm self-employed, can I apply for a Qantas Money Home Loan?
How quickly can I get a home loan?
Can I submit an application for multiple properties?
What is a Comparison Rate?
Mortgage versus home loan - do they mean the same thing?
What are the fees associated with a Qantas Money Home Loan?
Saving for a home loan
What is equity?
How to increase borrowing power?
What does LVR mean?
What is Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI) and when would I need it?
How much does HECS affect borrowing power for a home loan?
What other upfront costs are involved in buying a home?
Can I use the equity in my current home as a deposit?
How much deposit do I need for a home loan?
Types of home loans & features
Is fixed or variable rate better?
What is a Key Fact Sheet?
What type of home loan is best if I’m a first home buyer?
What is a variable rate home loan?
What types of home loans does Qantas Money offer?
What is a fixed rate home loan?
I’m not sure which type of loan or features will be best for me. Do I need to know before I apply online?
How do I choose a home loan?
Principal and interest or interest only?
What is a roll-to rate?
What is a home loan interest rate?
What is an offset account and how does it work?
Applying for Pre-approval
What is Pre-approval?
When should you get Pre-approval for a home loan?
How long does Pre-approval take?
How long will my Pre-approval last?
How does the Pre-approval application process work?
I’ve got Pre-approval. What's next?
Will my credit history be affected when I apply for Pre-approval?
Can I bid at auction with Pre-approval?
Applying for a home loan
What happens after I have applied?
How do I submit a joint application?
How does the application process work?
I am not an Australian resident, can I still apply for a Qantas Money Home Loan?
Can I apply for any type of Qantas Money Home Loan online?
How does full approval with Qantas Money work?
What is a Foreign Tax Form and why would I need one?
How can I check the status of my application?
How does Qantas Money assess the value of my property?
Will I always get your published interest rate?
How does making an application affect my credit score?
How long does it take for a home loan to be approved?
Where can I get help to complete my application?
What documentation will I need to provide?
How does Qantas Money assess my household expenditure?
After approval
I’ve completed the application process. What happens next?
When will Qantas Points land in my account?
What is Stamp Duty?
How will Qantas Points be allocated for a joint application?
How does the settlement process work?
How long does it take to receive my home loan funds?
Who can act as a witness when I sign the loan documents?
After settlement do we deal with Qantas Money or Bendigo and Adelaide Bank?
Managing your home loan
How often will I receive information on my account?
Can I make changes to my loan?
How can I make repayments and redraw on my home loan?
How do I redraw on my loan?
What are the features of an offset account debit card?
Can I pay extra into my home loan each month?
How can I check what my current home loan repayments are?
How do I log in to online banking for my home loan?
Refinance
How much difference does 0.5% make on a home loan?
How much can I borrow when refinancing?
How do I refinance my home loan?
How can I calculate my savings from refinancing?
Can I use equity in my loan?
What are the benefits of refinancing your home loan?
Financial Difficulty
What happens if I experience financial difficulty?
Security & Privacy
Is it safe to get a home loan online?
How can I tell which emails are genuine?
Is entering my online banking details safe?
What is Qantas Money’s privacy policy?
How does Qantas Money manage data security, to protect my financial information?
What do I do if I receive a suspicious phone call?
Customer support and complaints
Accessibility and disability support
How do I lodge a complaint relating to my Qantas Money Home Loan?
All Categories > Frequently asked questions > Applying for a home loan
After you’ve applied, you will receive an answer straight away: ‘yes’, ‘no’ or ‘we need more time’. If it’s a ‘yes’. You have received full approval. All that remains is for you to sign the documents…
You can use our standard application process, then simply follow the prompts for a joint application. There are a few points to consider when making a joint application: You both need to be Australia…
With our easy online application process, you can apply anywhere and on any device. It’s quick too, as long as you have all the information on hand, your application will only take about 30 minutes t…
Unfortunately, no. As is the case with most home loan lenders in Australia, you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident living in Australia to be eligible for a Qantas Money Home Loan.…
Yes - all of our loans are available online only - which is how we keep our rates and fees low. Our technology allows you to apply for a home loan wherever you want, whenever you want. We perform the…
To give our full approval for a property, we need to confirm its value by one of the following methods: Use an automated valuation model (AVM) : For many properties, we can conduct a satisfactory val…
A foreign tax form is required to be completed for tax purposes when a new or existing customer applies for a reportable account and declares as a foreign tax resident, or when the Bank or a related…
Once you apply for a Qantas Money Home Loan, you will receive login credentials. This will allow you to log in and manage your account online. You can also check on the status of your loan applicatio…
There are three ways that we can value your property: Automated Valuation Model (AVM), desktop valuation, and full valuation. An AVM occurs instantly during your application. However, if a more detai…
No - when you take out a Qantas Money Home Loan, we’ve locked in a ‘price’ with our funder (Bendigo and Adelaide Bank) for that loan, which is reflected in your interest rate. When we have a new vari…
Once you get to the personal details section of our application and agree with our Privacy Policy and Credit Guide, our platform will trigger a credit check from the two main credit reporting bodies…
Because our application process is entirely online, you may be approved instantly. Our online process is designed to make the process more efficient and easier to understand. Keep in mind though, tha…
While we’ve tried to make the application process as easy as possible, we understand that you still may have some questions regarding things like: Eligibility - whether you qualify for a loan. Credit…
Before you sit down to apply for a Qantas Money Home Loan, you’ll need to have your documentation prepared. This includes: Identification. We need to digitally verify a form of your ID such as your d…
During your application, we will ask you questions about how much you think your monthly expenses are. If you’re applying with someone else, you will each need to enter your portion of monthly househ…
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