AMP Bank has announced changes to its lending rates for owner occupiers and investors. Effective 3 April 2017, variable interest rates for interest-only loans for existing customers will increase by 15 basis points for owner-occupied loans and 28 basis points for investment loans.

In addition, effective 31 March 2017 for new customers and 3 April 2017 for existing customers, owner occupied principal and interest variable rate loans will increase by 7 basis points. As a result, the AMP Bank Professional Pack owner occupied variable rate loan will increase to 3.92% p.a. for new customers for loans of $750,000 and above.

AMP Bank is encouraging customers with interest-only loans to switch to principal and interest repayments where appropriate. Until 30 June 2017, AMP Bank will waive the switch fee for customers moving to principal and interest repayments.

Sally Bruce, Group Executive AMP Bank commented:

"We are managing our portfolio in a very active market but are committed to providing competitive rates to our customers to help them achieve their property goals.

"We also want to encourage customers to move to principal and interest repayments where it's appropriate, as there is a great opportunity to access lower interest rates and repay your loan faster.

"Our decisions on rates are not taken lightly and reflect wholesale funding costs, the need to maintain a balanced portfolio and the market environment," she said.

Customers can call 13 30 30 to easily change their repayment type.

For more information, visit: www.amp.com.au/bank