The thirteenth Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cash rate hike has pushed smaller home loan lenders to raise interest rates in November. So, where do the opportunities lie for borrowers searching for a great rate?
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Word on the street is that the RBA may be planning one more rate hike. However, borrowers who are already feeling stretched can improve their situation by refinancing their home loan to a lower rate.
New research shows Australians are keen to get a foot on the property ladder as soon as possible, citing the cost of rent and increasing home prices as the impetus.
Well, the rate hold was nice while it lasted. The latest quarterly inflation data has spooked economists and experts at the Big Four Banks. Now, half the market believes the Reserve Bank of Australia will increase the cash rate in November 2023 for the first time in five months.
October saw a flurry of home loan interest rate adjustments, with variable rates shifting up and down, and longer-term fixed-rate home loans bearing the brunt of rate rises.
Economists are placing bets for Cup Day, and odds are home loans may have a shock in November. Inflation and the weather have started to warm again headed into summer, so now there’s a greater than none chance the Reserve Bank of Australia will hike the cash rate another 25 basis points to 4.35% – another decade high.
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Like many other developed nations, Australia is grappling with a housing crisis. The combination of soaring rental rates, a growing number of single-occupant households, and increasing migration levels have resulted in a severe shortage of affordable housing options, creating a supply-demand imbalance.
Usually, the property market leans one way or another. It’s either great for sellers seeking capital gains because there’s lots of competition, or it’s great for buyers because there are a lot of homes for sale and not much demand – meaning you could grab a property with a cheaper home loan.