Repay your loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You can repay the loan you get under the Home Equity Access Scheme in part or full at any time.
Travel outside Australia rules for Age Pension
There are rules about when you can get Age Pension when you travel outside Australia.
What the Financial Information Service is
The Financial Information Service helps you make informed decisions about your finances.
Home Equity Access Scheme advance payment examples
Examples of Home Equity Access Scheme (HEAS) advance payment calculations.
Interest rate for loans under the Home Equity Access Scheme
We charge an annual interest rate of 3.95% that compounds each fortnight on the Home Equity Access Scheme loan balance.
Preparing to claim a payment from us when retiring
Find out what you need to have in order before you apply for a payment after you retire.
Who can get a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
You must meet certain requirements to be eligible for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan.
Maximum rate of pension for a loan under the Home Equity Access Scheme
The maximum pension rate we use for a Home Equity Access Scheme loan includes any supplements you get.
How to prepare to claim Age Pension
There are several things to consider when you’re preparing to claim Age Pension.
Work Bonus if you work
If you work, we’ll apply your Work Bonus balance to offset your Work Bonus eligible income. We’ll do this before we apply the income test.