Lender raises rates by 76bps

Effective Friday, 2 June 2017, changes will apply to Bankwest's lending for loans above 95 per cent LVR. The new variable rate for these loans will be 5.29 per cent (5.69 per cent comparison), up from 4.53 per cent.

Existing lending will not be affected by the changes.

Commenting on the change, the bank said: "Bankwest takes a balanced approach to product and pricing changes, and we are mindful of our broader obligations as a responsible lender.

"Bankwest reviews its products and pricing on an ongoing basis with the aim of balancing the needs of our customers, shareholders, regulators and the community."

Further, the existing above 90 per cent LVR tier for owner-occupiers will change to 90.01 to 95 per cent LVR including LMI. Rates for these tiers remain unchanged.

New lending on the bank's Regular Saver Home Loan will be capped at 95 per cent LVR including LMI.    

*This article was updated at 2:21pm on 2/6/2017 to clarify that the changes will not affect existing loans