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Bank First, formerly known as Victoria Teachers Mutual Bank, is a mutually-owned baking institution established in 1972.

While it was initially set up by teachers to service people working in the education sector, it is now open to anyone.

It offers a range of financial services products, including transaction accounts, savings accounts, insurance products and a range of personal and home loans.

Bank First Home Loan Calculator
Interested in a Bank First home loan? RateCity has a suite of calculators that can show you what your repayments would be and how Bank First compares to its competitors. Simply plug in your borrowing amount below. 

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Mark Bristow

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Why choose Bank First

Benefits

  • Commonwealth Bank ATM access.
  • Flexible home loan products.
  • Few home loan products have a minimum borrowing amount.

Drawbacks

  • Branch access limited to Victoria.

Bank First 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

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

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Salil Arora

VIC3023
Customer Representative Number: 543601
5.0
25 Google reviews

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First home, next home, investment, refinance, or SMSF loan? OK, where do we start? First things first—let’s start with...

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Ainslie Conheady

VIC3205
Customer Representative Number: 511481
5.0
74 Google reviews

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I specialise in helping: • First Home buyers • Refinancing to get extra funds, a better rate or to consolidate other d...

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Simon O'Kelly

VIC3205
Customer Representative Number: 511481
5.0
74 Google reviews

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I specialise in helping: • First Home buyers • Refinancing to get extra funds, a better rate or to consolidate other d...

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Bank First customer service

Bank First does not have a large branch network outside of Victoria. However, customers can access their funds via any Commonwealth Bank ATM, giving you access to one of the largest ATM networks in the country. Customers can contact the lender via phone, live chat, email or through a branch if they are in Victoria.

  • Customer service centre (phone)
  • Mobile app
  • Online banking
  • Email
  • Live Chat
  • Branch
  • Mobile banking staff

How to Apply

Bank First customers can apply for a home loan online through the website or can request a consultation with a Bank First representative. Before applying for a home loan it is advisable to think about how much money you could conceivably borrow given your financial situation and income. You will also need to provide documentation when applying for a home loan. This will include:

  • Personal identification material.
  • Proof of income and other earnings.
  • Proof and type of employment.
  • Details of current loans, debts and liabilities.
  • Personal insurance documents.

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