Business Lending Rates, Fees & Charges

Interest Rates

Business Lending
Variable (p.a.)  Fixed Rates - Years (p.a.)
1 2 3 4 5 3 + 3
Residentially Secured Business Loan 6.49% 6.68% 6.90% 7.55% 7.95% 8.20% 10.42%
Small Business Loan 7.09% 3.50% + 4.15% + 4.85% + 5.30% + 5.60% + 5.77% +
Commercial Loan 3.35% + 3.50% + 4.15% + 4.85% + 5.30% + 5.60% + 5.77% +
Development Loan 3.35% +
Standard Home Loan ^ 5.74%
5.79%*
6.35%
5.85%*
7.30%
6.24%*
7.95%
6.78%*

All interest rates quoted in the table above are base rates. A further margin may be added to the above interest rates for brokerage.

Interest rates are current as at 21-Jun-2009 and are subject to change without notice. If you would like to know today's market rates call us on 1300 658 108. Terms and conditions available on request. Applications are subject to credit approval.

+ An additional customer margin will apply to Small Business Loan fixed rates, Commercial Loans and Property and Construction loan products.

* The fixed rate comparison rate is calculated at the fixed rate for the period of the fixed term and at the variable rate stated above for the remainder of the loan term.

^ Comparison rates calculated on a loan of $150,000 for a term of 25 years, repaid monthly. WARNING: These comparison rates apply only to the examples given. Different amounts and terms will result in different comparison rates. Costs such as redraw fees or early repayment fees, and cost savings such as fee waivers, are not included in the comparison rate but may influence the cost of the loan. A comparison rate schedule is available from all offices of ME Bank or you can view it online.

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Business Asset Finance

To obtain a quote for one of our leasing solutions, please contact our business banking specialists on 1300 658 108 .

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Fees & Charges

Business Loans: Initial Fees
Application * Valuation Legal
Residentially Secured Business Loan $500 (min.) Contact us for a quote
Small Business Loan 0.35% (min.) Contact us for a quote
Commercial Loan 0.35% (min.) Contact us for a quote
Development and Construction Loan 0.50% (min.) Contact us for a quote

* Application fees are the minimum amount payable for simple and straightforward applications. Higher fees may be charged based on the complexity of the borrowing arrangements. Factors considered include trust, company, guarantor and associated entity structures, financial structures and security types offered.

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Business Loans: Fees that may be payable
Description Amount Fee charged
Progressive Drawing Fee $150 At each drawing
Excess Disbursement Fee
(4th and subsequent disbursements)
$15 At disbursement
Redraw Fee $50 At redraw
Audit Certificate Fee $60/hr
(min. of $100)
Upon certificate completion
Discharge Fee per security $200 At discharge
Production Fee $150 When a title is produced at a Land Titles Office
Consent Fee $150 When we consent to a dealing at a Land Titles Office
Interim Statement Fee $5 per page Immediately
Duplicate Statement Fee $5 per page Immediately
Telegraphic Transfer (TT) Fee $25 per TT Immediately
Inward Cheque Dishonour $25 Immediately
Inward Direct Entry Dishonour $25 Immediately
Fixed Rate Break Costs Unascertainable When additional repayments are made during a fixed rate period

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Business Loans: Change or renegotiation fees
Description Amount Fee charged
Expired facility / Re-approval Fee 0.10% Upon approval of an application to vary or extend a loan
Variation Documentation Fee $250 Upon documentation of a loan variation

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Business Loans: Development and Construction fees
Description Amount Fee charged
Line Fee 0.25% p.a. On the facility limit in advance quarterly
Administration Fee
(for supervised constructions)
0.10% p.a. On the facility limit in advance quarterly

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Bank Guarantee Fees
Description Amount Fee charged
Application Fee 1.25%
(min. $400)
At application
Six monthly Fee 1.25%
(min. $400)
Every six months in advance

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Asset Finance: Initial Fees
  Application
Document Fee $250
Master Agreement Document Fee $350
REVS Check $25
ASIC form 309
(Government Charge)
$135
ASIC form 312
(Government Charge)
$350

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Asset Finance: Fees that may be payable
Description Amount Fee charged
Drawing Fees
Progressive or under Master Agreement
$150 At each drawing
Mortgage Preparation fee $100 Per mortgage
Standard Inspection Fee
(used equipment)
$100 If inspection is required
Assignment Fee $400 Upon consent to an assignment of your contract (eg. for land surveying)
Early Pay Out Fee Unascertainable When additional repayments are made during a fixed rate period
Non-Standard Costs Unascertainable  
Interim Statement Fee $5 per page Immediately
Duplicate Statement Fee $5 per page Immediately
Audit Certificate Fee $60/hr
(min. of $100)
Upon certificate completion
Inward Cheque Dishonour $25 Immediately
Inward Direct Entry Dishonour $25 Immediately

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Business Banking Home Loan Fees
Description Amount Fee charged
Application Fee $700 At settlement
Valuation Fees Nil  
Solicitors Fees Nil  
Redraw Fee
(min redraw - $2000)
Nil  
Lump Sum Payment Fee Nil  
Interim or Duplicate Statement Fee Nil  
Progressive Draw-down Fee Nil  
Convert a variable rate to a fixed rate loan Nil  
Convert to a variable loan at the end of the fixed term rate Nil  
Audit Certificate Fee $20 Upon certificate completion
Discharge Fee
(covers preparation of pay-out figure, production of title and instructions to solicitors)
$200 At discharge (partial or full)
Set-up Recovery Fee
(if loan is repaid within the first 5 years)
$600 At discharge
Production Fee $150 When title is provided to the Land Titles Office
Consent to Plan of Subdivision $150 On occurrence
Removal of a borrower or Guarantor $200 On occurrence
Consent to Second Mortgage $150 On occurrence
Security Substitution Fee $200 On occurrence

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