CommSec Margin Lending Calculator

Why fix your rate

Interest savings: save on interest payments with a fixed rate compared to a standard variable rate.
Rate fluctuations: protect yourself from the uncertainty of rate fluctuations by fixing over your chosen term.
Manage your cash flow: better plan your expenses by fixing your rate. You'll know how much interest you need to pay every month or you can pay your interest up-front.
Tax: by pre-paying your interest payments in full, you may be able to claim a tax deduction in the current financial year.

Fixed vs Variable Interest Comparison Calculator

To help you decide whether a fixed or variable rate is best for you, we have developed a Comparison Calculator.

Use this calculator to compare the potential interest savings between fixed and variable rates over different terms. You can also simulate potential future movements in the variable interest rate, and estimate the outcomes of fixing all, or just a portion of your loan balance.

While gearing can multiply your gains, it can also increase your losses when a trade doesn't go your way. CommSec provides you with a suite of tools and information to help you effectively manage risks and maximise your returns.

How to use the calculator

Enter your loan balance, the fixed period and the portion of your loan to be fixed
Enter your applicable margin lending fixed interest rate. If you're not sure of your available rates, contact our Margin Loan specialists on 13 17 09 (+61 2 9115 1402), between 8am and 6pm (Sydney time) Monday to Friday.
Adjust the variable interest rate to see how future rate movements affect your interest payments over the following 1-5 years.

How to fix your rate

Decide on the loan amount, fixed term, and payment option for your fixed request.
To fix your loan for 12 months, login and go to:
Portfolio > Accounts > Transfers > Margin Loan and submit your request
To fix your loan for two years, or to discuss other fixed terms, contact our Margin Loan specialists.

Case study

We've also put together a case study, 'A timely fix: Interest rate options for your Margin Loan', so you can make the decision that's right for you.

Contact us

At CommSec we are always here to help, so if you have any questions, would like to fix your rate or discuss alternative fixed terms and payment options, please contact our Margin Lending specialists on 13 17 09 (+61 2 9115 1402), between 8am and 6pm (Sydney time), Monday to Friday or email us at marginloan@commsec.com.au

Margin Loans involve risk - see the CommSec Margin Loan Risk Disclosure, Disclaimer and Important Information.

Important information about the calculator

The results do not take into account additional payments and assume your loan balance remains the same for the period you have selected. Interest rates are indicative and are subject to change without notice. The results shown above are estimates for illustrative purposes only and actual outcomes may vary significantly. If you decide to terminate a fixed rate agreement early, an early termination cost may apply - refer to the CommSec Margin Loan Terms and Conditions.

Information on taxation is based on the continuation of current laws, as at the date of communication, and their interpretation which may be subject to change.

This Calculator is for illustrative purposes and produces factual information based on the input variables. This Calculator does not provide advice, nor does it represent any particular financial product, and its results are not intended to imply any recommendation or opinion about a financial product. The outcomes generated by the calculator, and this information, is not advice and does not take account of the objectives, needs, financial and taxation situation of any client. For this reason any client should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of it having regard to their own objectives, needs, financial and taxation situation and, if necessary, seek appropriate independent financial and taxation advice.

No member of the Group guarantees the accuracy or reliability of this service. The Group does not accept any liability for any loss or damage arising out of the use of all or any part of this calculator. The Group are under no obligation to, and do not, update or keep current the information contained in this calculator. Any valuations, projections and forecasts contained in this calculator are based on a number of assumptions and estimates and are subject to contingencies and uncertainties. Different assumptions and estimates could result in materially different results. This calculator is not directed to, or intended for distribution to or use by, any person or entity who is a citizen or resident of or located in any locality, state, country or other jurisdiction where such distribution, publication, availability or use would be contrary to law or regulation or which would subject any entity within the Group to any registration or licensing requirement within such jurisdiction.

All material presented in this calculator, unless specifically indicated otherwise, is under copyright to the Group. None of the material, nor its content, nor any copy of it, may be altered in any way, transmitted to, copied or distributed to any other party, without the prior written permission of the appropriate entity within the Group.

CommSec Margin Lending facilities are provided by the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 AFSL and Australian credit licence 234945 (the Bank) and administered by its wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec), a Participant of the ASX Group. Please consider the Product Disclosure Statement available from commsec.com.au before making any decisions about the CommSec Margin Loan. Fees and charge apply.