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RBA ups cash rate for 10th consecutive month
by Adrian Suljanovic • 7 Mar 2023
For the second time in 2023, the Reserve Bank has moved to lift the official cash...READ MORE
RBA reveals February cash rate
by Fabian Cotter • 7 Feb 2023
Australia’s central bank has revealed a cash rate hike to start 2023.
READ MOREBrokers reveal borrowers’ top rising-rate questions — and why
by Fabian Cotter • 9 Jan 2023
Many borrowers are experiencing rising rates for the first time, but are they asking brokers the right questions now?... READ MORE
3.10% December cash rate confirmed: RBA
by Fabian Cotter • 6 Dec 2022
Australia’s central bank has increased the cash-rate by 25bps for the holiday season, it has been confirmed.
READ MORERBA calls 2.85% November cash rate
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Mortgage holders brace for further repayment pain as the November cash rate has jumped to 2.85 per cent.
READ MORECash rate to surpass 4% in next year: survey
by Fabian Cotter • 1 Nov 2022
Cash rate increases will impact consumer spending habits more than mortgage repayments and property costs, Joust has... READ MORE
October cash rate announced
by Annie Kane • 4 Oct 2022
The central bank has increased the cash rate for the sixth month in a row.
READ MORECBA raises fixed rates - 2021
by • 8 Nov 2021
Select fixed rate home loans with the major bank have increased, less than 24 hours after Westpac announced similar... READ MORE
Steady cash rate driving borrower complacency
by Malavika Santhebennur • 29 Oct 2021
Analysis by Aussie has shown that many mortgage holders are not interested or do not know if they want to refinance... READ MORE
Dwelling price rise strongest on record: ABS
by Malavika Santhebennur • 15 Sep 2021
Both residential property prices and the total value of residential dwellings recorded the largest quarterly rise on... READ MORE
Refinancing predicted to increase over next 2 years
by • 10 Sep 2021
Refinancing figures will rise over the next 24 months, says the Sherlok chief executive, highlighting the need and... READ MORE
6 in 10 haven’t reviewed loan to refinance: Aussie
by Malavika Santhebennur • 26 Aug 2021
Despite most borrowers saying they are not confident that they have a good home loan deal, they have not sought to... READ MORE
bcu launches $5k cashback offer
by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 Aug 2021
The customer-owned bank has released a cashback offer for new and existing customers who take out an eligible new home... READ MORE
RBA makes cash rate call as lockdown drags on
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
The central bank has delivered its rate decision for August as the ongoing lockdowns quell speculation about imminent... READ MORE
More clients look to lock fixed rates than 2020
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
More borrowers are eager to lock in fixed interest rates than this time last year amid record-low interest rates,... READ MORE
House price growth at 17-year high: CoreLogic
by Malavika Santhebennur • 3 Aug 2021
Home values grew by 16.1 per cent in the past year, the fastest pace of growth since 2004, but growth has slowed,... READ MORE
Loyalty tax issue flagged to MPs
by Malavika Santhebennur • 2 Aug 2021
Brokers are key to holding lenders to account to ensure borrowers are on a competitive rate and avoid being “loyalty... READ MORE
RBA delivers first rate decision for FY21-22
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
The RBA has announced its decision for the official cash rate for July, as well as changes to strategies around its... READ MORE
Majority of brokers believe rate is top attraction
by Malavika Santhebennur • 6 Jul 2021
Most brokers said that clients seek their advice about optimal home loan interest rates, which could mount pressure on... READ MORE
Role of panic buying probed in rising house prices
by Malavika Santhebennur • 28 Jun 2021
A new website developed by economics professors is exploring whether – and how much of – the housing demand is... READ MORE
RBA announces June rate decision
by Malavika Santhebennur • 1 Jun 2021
The RBA has revealed its official cash rate decision for June, as Victoria endures a fresh round of the COVID-19... READ MORE
81% of brokers say refinancing on the rise
by Annie Kane • 18 May 2021
Eight in 10 brokers have observed an uptick in refinancing activity since December, according to a new poll.
READ MORERBA announces May cash rate
by Malavika Santhebennur • 4 May 2021
The central bank has revealed its cash rate decision for May ahead of the federal budget on 11 May.
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