How has CommBank responded to the August RBA rate hike?

By Evlin DuBose · · 2 min read
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The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cracked down on inflation once more with an aggressive 0.50% hike to the official cash rate. Borrowers comparing home loans with the Big Four banks will be keen to see how the biggest – Commonwealth Bank – reacts to this news. 

Over the last three months, CommBank has led the charge after every RBA decision, passing along the rises in full to its customers (totalling more than 1.75% worth of increases since May). They done it again for August with the full 0.50% rate increase to their variable home loan products.

From 12 August 2022, the new rates are:

  • P&I standard variable rate home loans for owner occupiers and investors will increase by 0.50% p.a.
  • Interest-only standard variable rate home loans for owner occupiers and investors will increase by 0.50% p.a.

While those with variable rate mortgages have been squeezed the most, savings accounts and term deposits have seen some attractive boosts lately, too. 

RELATED: How monetary policy impacts you–and what you can do about it

CommBank has also made efforts to keep themselves competitive, especially to refinancers, with the launch of its new digital home loan, the immensely popular Unloan. This largely fee-free, variable rate home loan shaves 0.01% p.a. off the interest rate every year for up to 30 years (T&Cs apply). It’s available to refinancers only with at least 80% LVR. 

You can stay updated with moves made by the other Big Four members, or browse our brand new RBA rate tracker hub.

How will the rate hike affect you? Check with our new rate change calculator

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