Manage my loan

Low rate owner occupied home loans

It’s your home. Own it sooner.

Well Money stays by your side from start to finish, whether you’re refinancing an existing home loan or buying a new home. Our award winning, low rate owner occupied home loans have the kind of features you’d expect from a bank, with the super low rates from an online lender and the personal support you’d expect from a family run company.

No upfront credit checks. Free to try.
 
Illustration of a family sitting together in a garden

Choosing the right solution for you

Feature packed. Super low rates.

No upfront credit checks and pre-approvals available

Whether you’re upgrading or downsizing, an owner occupied home loan can provide a solution that allows you to find the right home for you.  With pre-approvals available for all purchases, going to auction and house hunting has never been easier.

A Well Money live in home loan also comes packed with features.

100% offset accounts

Convenient and simple way to start saving on your interest. Pop in your salary each month and use the Visa Debit card facility to access your funds.

Up to 95% LVRs

We've got options available to help you with even a small deposit. Not everyone has a 20% or 40% deposit, so we've made the right solutions available to you.

Free redraws

Once you’ve made enough additional repayment, you can get access to your funds to transfer out. Great for emergencies.

Additional repayments

Make additional repayments when you want to. Some limits do apply for fixed rate loans though.

Featured Well Money home loans

Rates and options for owner occupied loans

Get lower rates from day 1 with our super-low rate home loans.

No unfair loyalty systems or unnecessary features. Just great features, at a great rate.

FEATURED "live-in" loan

Ultimate Live-in

5.81%

Interest rate p.a.

5.85%

Comparison rate p.a.

Complex "live-in" loan

Flex Live-in

7.27%

Interest rate p.a.

7.64%

Comparison rate p.a.

NOTE: LMI Premium is payable for all loans over 80% LVR.  Max. LVR’s include Capitalising LMI Premiums into your loan.

How to get started with live in home loans

Your dream home starts here

At Well Money, we’re here to make borrowing simple, personal, and stress-free. Fill in your details below, and one of our dedicated loan experts will reach out to guide you every step of the way—whether you’re buying, refinancing, or exploring your options.

Great rates, tailored solutions, and expert support are just a few clicks away. Take the first step today!

Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.
Name
No need to be exact at this stage.
We'll need to know what you're looking to achieve.
We’re committed to your privacy. WellMoney uses the information you provide to us to contact you about our relevant content, products, and services. You may unsubscribe from these communications at any time. For more information you can check our privacy policy.
Illustration of a family sitting together in a garden

Introduction to bridging

What is an owner occupied loan?

What are Bridging loans?

Bridging loans are short-term loans designed to bridge the gap between selling your current property and buying a new one. They provide immediate cash flow for buyers who would otherwise have to wait for their current home to sell.

How do Bridging Loans work?

With a bridging loan, you can purchase your new home before you’ve sold your existing property. The loan is secured against your existing property, and when you sell it, the proceeds are used to pay off the bridging loan.

Why Choose a Bridging Loan?

With a bridging loan, you can purchase your new home before you’ve sold your existing property. The loan is secured against your existing property, and when you sell it, the proceeds are used to pay off the bridging loan.

Common Uses of Bridging Loans.

Bridging loans are frequently used to fund property purchases at auctions, renovation projects, or real estate development opportunities. They can also be used in any situation where you need short-term financing related to real estate.

hello there

How to get started?

Once you’re ready to chat about a Well Money home loan it only takes a few minutes to get started.  Filling out our easy enquiry form (so that we can make sure you’re eligible) is all it takes!

At Well, it’s as personal as online gets.

Step 1

Enquire now

Enquire about our home loans by filling out the enquiry form, booking an appointment online or using our livechat features.

Step 2

Talk to the experts

Once we've got your enquiry, we'll get you booked in with an expert who can chat to you about your owner occupier options.

Step 3

Get approved

Once you've been approved, you'll be able to rest assured that you're ready to go with the buying and selling process.

Step 4

Settlement!

Once you've settled your home loan, you can start the process of relaxing in your new dream home.

Really important information

Things to consider

  • Not everybody is eligible for a bridging loan, so before you commit make sure you speak with us or your Well Certified Partner;
  • To be eligible you must be sure you can make repayments on both your existing loan and the bridging loan;
  • ^You aren’t required to make payments on the bridging loan within the bridging period. This interest capitalised up to 6 months and added to the loan balance, which means you will pay interest on this interest;
  • If you chose to make extra repayments during the bridging period, there is no access to a redraw facility and you will not be able to access those funds later;
  • It is important you understand the market and are confident that you can sell your home and pay down the bridging loan within your agreed term of up to 6 months. If you don’t sell your home, when the bridging period ends you will be required to make repayments on both the existing home loan and new home loan;
  • You may need to hold savings to ensure you can cover all repayments during the bridging period;
  • If you’re approved for a bridging loan, during the term you may need to manage multiple repayments during the bridging period;
  • You may sell your current property for less than you expected, which will leave you with a higher loan balance than anticipated.

Got questions?

FAQ's about Owner Occupied home loans

What is an owner occupied loan?

When you take out an owner-occupied home loan, you’re generally required to live in the property for at least 12 months. This condition is essential to the loan agreement, and failing to meet it could be considered fraudulent misconduct.

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) defines a main residence based on the following criteria:

  • You live in the property.
  • Your personal belongings are kept there.
  • You receive mail at the address.
  • You are registered on the electoral roll at the property.
  • The property has active utility connections.

Ensuring you meet these requirements is crucial when securing an owner-occupied home loan.

You can do this after the allocated period has lapsed, generally 12 months. If you want to rent your home out before the allocated period, you will likely be subject to fees and costs associated with investment properties rather than residential properties.

It’s also really important to talk to your accountant or financial planner about any possible tax implications of the structure of your loan.

What about fees?

Fees should be transparent as we don’t like bill shock either!

Unlike other lenders, we don’t like to hide our fees in our rates. That’s just one of the many reasons why our home loan rates are some of the lowest in the market. We could just bump our rates up a little and say “no fees!” – but that’s just not us.

Fees charged by Well
Amount
Application fee:

(not built into our rates unlike other "fee-free" lenders with higher rates)

$250
Annual fee:
$0
Offset account fee:
$395 / year (optional)
Discharge fee:
$300
Fees charged by third parties
Amount
Valuation fee:
from $300

 (Well Money will arrange for quotes if required for unusual property(s))

Lender processing fee:
from $150
Lender discharge fee:
$500
Solicitors document fee:
from $385

(depending on your loan structure - this is a reasonable estimate)

VOI fee:
from $49

(if required at Australia Post)

Government fees (refinance):
approx $260-$450

(These will vary by state but usually includes title rego, discharge of outgoing and title search costs)

Government fees (purchasing):
Property value dependent

(These will vary by state but usually includes title rego, discharge of outgoing and title search costs)

PEXA fee:
approx $60

(These will vary by state but usually includes title rego, discharge of outgoing and title search costs)

Experience the power of Knowledge.

Embark on your financial journey with WellHub, the Well Money Learning Centre. Discover expert tips, facts, and clever home loan strategies. Don’t miss out – dive into financial wisdom today!

Latest blogs @ WellHub