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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate, and more cuts are expected in 2025. All big four banks anticipate at least two cuts this year, with some predicting up to five reductions. So, should borrowers choose a variable home loan rate, a fixed one, or a split rate? The answer depends on your priorities.Understanding your optionsVariable home loansA variable home loan rate moves up and down with market interest rates. If the RBA cuts the cash rate again in 2025, your lender ma...

With last week’s announcement, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) decided to keep the cash rate at 4.35 percent. Now, all eyes are on when the first-rate cut might happen.Chris Collard, Director at FinancePath, believes that a future rate cut will make a big difference in boosting confidence among potential buyers. “While a rate cut would give existing borrowers some extra cash flow, the biggest effect would be on confidence for those thinking about buying—whether they’re looking for...

Homeowners across Australia are eagerly awaiting a potential cash rate cut from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which has remained steady at 4.35% since November 2023. With interest rates in other countries, like the US, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, starting to drop, many are hopeful that the RBA will soon follow suit.Will the RBA cut rates soon?Despite some optimism following a 0.50% rate cut by the US Federal Reserve last month, the RBA has maintained its restrictive monetary polic...

Inflation seems to be headed in the right direction, but Reserve Bank of Australia Governor Michele Bullock says a near-term cash rate cut isn’t on the cards.So, where does that leave homeowners wondering whether now is a good time to refinance?The decision as to whether to refinance depends largely on your individual situation and goals. Here are a few key considerations to think about when deciding whether or not to refinance.Understand how current rates can work for you. Book a call...

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost the end of the year, and what a year it’s been in the property world! Let’s look at some of the highlights from 2023. Interest rates climbed and then plateaued From May 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) began an aggressive cycle of tightening the cash rate to get inflation under control. In 2023, we saw the RBA lift the cash rate in February, March, May, June, and November, leaving mortgage holders grappling with rising...