Tag: interest rate tracker
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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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Regional Australia Bank Cuts Mortgage Rates to Attract Borrowers
Regional Australia Bank has made a significant move in the mortgage market by reducing its lowest two-year fixed home loan rate to 5.25% p.a., setting a new competitive standard. This rate cut is targeted at owner-occupiers with a loan-to-value ratio below 60%, offering them a favorable deal on principal and interest repayments. The bank’s decision…
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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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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…