SUNCORP GROUP LIMITED Suncorp Bank today announced it will reduce its variable interest rate across its portfolio of Small Business loans by 0.20%p.a., effective 25 May 2016.
In addition, a reduction of 10bps will apply to the Bank's Commercial and Agribusiness variable rates, also effective 25 May 2016.
Suncorp Bank Head of Business Customers, John Debenham, said the decision to cut interest rates for business customers would provide a boost for the important sector.
"Suncorp Bank is committed to supporting Australian businesses achieve their financial goals, whether they be small-medium sized, commercial or agricultural in nature," Mr Debenham said.
"Interest rates are at all-time lows, providing a great opportunity for businesses of all varieties to invest in their operations."
Suncorp Bank's Business Essentials variable rate will drop to 5.14% p.a. for new and existing small business customers, with its Business Essentials Variable Campaign offer remaining at a competitive 4.39% p.a.
Suncorp Bank's new variable rates across its Small Business products, effective 25 May 2016, are as follows:
Product | Existing Rate | New Rate | Change | |
Business Essentials Variable Offer | 4.39%p.a. | 4.39%p.a. | No Change | |
Business Essentials Variable | 5.34% p.a. | 5.14%% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Overdraft | 7.25% p.a. | 7.05% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Line of Credit | 5.95% p.a. | 5.75% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Unsecured Overdraft | 14.40% p.a. | 14.20% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Grandfathered products | ||||
Small Business Mortgage Rate | 7.00% p.a. | 6.80% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Basic Mortgage Rate | 5.34% p.a. | 5.14% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Overdraft Reference Rate | 8.10% p.a. | 7.90% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Line of Credit Reference Rate | 7.10% p.a. | 6.90% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Base Rate | 8.76% p.a. | 8.56% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
Small Business Temporary Overdraft Rate | 16.71% p.a. | 16.51% p.a. | -0.20% p.a. | |
The reduction in variable rates across the Small Business and Commercial/Agribusiness lending portfolio follows Suncorp Bank's announcement last week to reduce its standard variable home loan rate by 0.20% for owner occupiers and 0.15% for investors, also effective 25 May 2016.
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About Suncorp: Suncorp Group includes leading general insurance, banking, life insurance and superannuation brands in Australia and New Zealand. The Group has 14,500 employees and relationships with nine million customers. Suncorp Group Limited is a Top 20 ASX-listed company with $94 billion in assets. Suncorp Bank is Australia's leading regional bank servicing more than one million personal, SME and agribusiness customers.Suncorp-Metway Ltd ABN 66 010 831 722, Australian Credit Licence Number 229882
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