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If my loan has two interest rate periods, can I use the ANZ Comparison Rate Calculator?

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The ANZ Comparison Rate Calculator is designed to calculate the Comparison Rate for loans with one or two interest rate periods. If your loan has two interest rate periods you will need to complete the 'Initial Term' and 'Remaining Term'. You cannot rely on the ANZ Comparison Rate Calculator to calculate the Comparison Rate of your loan if you have more than two rates.

Can I enter negative numbers or zeros in the ANZ Comparison Rate Calculator?

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Negative numbers are not permitted in the Calculator. If you enter a negative value, an error message will be displayed and the field will reset to zero. Zeros can be used within the Calculator. Please note the Calculator does not accept values expressed in words e.g. 'two thousand dollars' should be expressed as $2,000.

Can I calculate my Comparison Rate on an ANZ Personal Loan?

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Yes, you can calculate the Comparison Rate on an ANZ Personal Loan. Simply select 'Non ANZ Loan' for the Loan Type and then you will need to enter the term, rate and all applicable fees.

Why is ANZ introducing the Comparison Rate?

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All states and territories will soon introduce legislation making it mandatory for lenders to provide a Comparison Rate when advertising interest rates for all regulated lending. The Comparison Rate will be displayed in advertising where carded interest rates are displayed, and will be available for all products upon request by customers. This legislation is due to become effective 1 July 2003.

How can I use the Comparison Rate when searching for a home loan?

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The Comparison Rate will provide you with information regarding the cost of lending, which will enable comparison of various products, taking into consideration establishment and ongoing fees.

What does the ANZ Home Loan Scenario Calculator do?

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The ANZ Home Loan Scenario Calculator allows you to enter your current loan details ('Scenario 1') and details for another loan scenario ('Scenario 2'), to show you how the new scenario would affect your loan payment, term and interest to be paid. The two scenarios are demonstrated in a graph to show you the comparative time and interest differences.

Do I have to use the Online Calculator?

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No. The Online Calculator was developed to make it easier for you to calculate the amount of money that needs to be paid back to the plan. If you decide to calculate this amount manually, you must submit your calculations. The Online Calculator instruction page also describes how to calculate this amount manually.

What is a 'comparison rate'?

Comparison rates are based on the average annual percentage rate (AAPR) which wraps up interest payments and fees on a loan and expresses all these costs in one rate. It is designed to reflect the total annual cost to a borrower of a loan. All lenders must now by law include comparison rates in advertisements for their home loans and personal loans to help consumers get a feel for the 'true' cost of the loan.

What is the Comparison Rate?

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The Comparison Rate provides an indicative interest rate that takes into account certain costs associated with setting up a loan. This rate includes: The Comparison Rate does not include government and statutory fees, these fees are standard regardless of the lender or type of loan. It also doesn't include other fees and charges that are 'event based' and which may or may not apply throughout the term of your loan (for example, redraw fees, or early termination costs).

What are the loan periods?

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DVDs can be checked out for seven days. New adult fiction and periodicals (magazines) can be checked out for two weeks. All other materials, including videos, new non-fiction and audiobooks have a loan period of three weeks. Most items can be renewed one time. Renewal can take place in person, on line, or over the phone. Magazines, except for the most recent issue, can be checked out for two weeks. Previous issues for 3 to 4 months are kept under the current copies.

How do I use the calculator?

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Click on the calculator button. You can use your numeric keypad with Num Lock on or simply use your mouse.

What will the rate of my loan be?

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It depends on what type of mortgage you end up getting. It also depends on the current state of the market when you talk out the loan. Your annual percentage rate (APR) is a good gauge of what you will actually be paying over the course of the loan. Often times the APR is higher that the original quote. The lender's fees will also be added into the final amount. Many lenders don't add their fees into the calculated APR.

How is the Comparison Rate calculated?

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Comparison Rate takes into consideration the costs associated with setting up a home loan including the nominal interest rate/s, loan approval fees and any other upfront or ongoing fees.
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