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NAB Reduces Home Loan Rates to Aid Customers Amid Economic Shifts
NAB has recently announced a reduction in its standard variable home loan interest rate by 0.25% per annum, effective from the end of May 2025. This decision comes in response to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s move to lower the official cash rate, offering relief to customers grappling with the ongoing challenges of living costs.…
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Canstar Analysis Reveals Shifts in Australian Home Loan Rates
Amidst a recovering Australian housing market, Canstar’s recent rate analysis revealed significant shifts in home loan rates. The market saw a surge in activity following a rate cut that boosted buyer sentiment, marking the end of a downturn in the housing sector. The Australian Guide to Buying Your First Home: How to Increase Your Income,…
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Westpac Leads Major Lenders in Home Loan Rate Cuts
As the Reserve Bank of Australia made a significant cut of 25 basis points to the cash rate, the focus shifted to how home loan providers would respond to this change. The big news was Westpac’s decision to lower its variable rates to as low as 5.59% per annum, following in the footsteps of other…
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RBA Cuts Cash Rate, Offering Relief to Homeowners in 2025
Interest rates are a crucial aspect of the economy, impacting various financial products like home loans. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plays a significant role in setting the cash rate, affecting borrowing costs for consumers. The recent cut in the cash rate to 3.85% following the May 2025 monetary policy meeting has brought some…
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Speculation Grows: Will Lower Rates Spark Australian Housing Boom?
As interest rates in Australia are on the decline, there is speculation about the potential for another surge in house prices. Mortgage pre-approvals have already started to increase, indicating a growing interest among prospective homebuyers due to the prospect of lower home loan costs. With expectations of further rate cuts, economists are foreseeing the possibility…
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Macquarie Bank’s Home Loan Surge Defies Industry Trends
Macquarie Bank has defied industry trends with a notable 19% surge in its home loan book, marking a significant growth in its market share within Australia’s home loan industry. The bank’s home loan portfolio expanded to $141.7 billion, representing 5.9% of the total Australian mortgage market over the past financial year ending in March 2025.…
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Australian Lenders Slash Rates, Fueling Home Loan Market Competition
Australia’s home loan market witnessed a significant wave of rate cuts recently, with 31 lenders reducing 306 owner-occupier and investor variable rates by an average of 0.27%, according to the latest Weekly Rate Wrap-up by Canstar. Additionally, 11 lenders made cuts to 279 fixed rates, with an even more substantial average reduction of 0.85%. The…
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Australian Banks Lower Interest Rates in Response to RBA
Australia’s Big Four banks have swiftly responded to the Reserve Bank’s recent decision to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the rate down to 3.85 per cent. This adjustment marks the lowest level for interest rates since May 2023, following the RBA’s decision to maintain the cash rate at 4.1 per cent in…
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Home Loan Battle: Commonwealth Bank Slashes Rates for Homeowners
A home loan war has erupted among Australia’s banks following the recent interest rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of Australia. Commonwealth Bank, the country’s largest lender, has announced significant reductions in both fixed and variable interest rates, providing a substantial benefit to homeowners. The Australian Guide to Buying Your First Home: How to Increase…
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Banks Cut Home Loan Rates After RBA’s Rate Reduction
After the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to cut the official cash rate by 0.25 percentage points, the big banks swiftly followed suit by reducing their variable home loan rates. With the official cash rate now at 3.85 per cent, borrowers are set to benefit from lower mortgage rates, making repayments more manageable. While some…