RBA cuts - three things you should've done by now!

The RBA has been cutting rates for months now, and if you’ve done nothing about it, you could be out of pocket thousands of dollars. 

With some of the lowest interest rate cuts on record, borrowers are in a frenzy deciding whether to make the switch to a better deal, or stick it out with their current provider. 

So, if you’ve done nothing since the RBA began cutting rates, there’s no better time to start than now. Not sure where to begin? Put these three things on your to-do list and see how much you could save in the long run.

COMPARE
Research and compare the home loan rates available. Are you paying too much? Whilst many of the big four banks have also passed the interest rate cuts, there are still smaller lenders with great deals flying under the radar, that could be worth investigating. Check them out and calculate the savings you could make on the life of your loan. You might just be surprised at how much switching will save you.

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RESCUE
Salvage your savings account! Along with RBA rate cuts, unfortunately comes a drop in savings account interest rates. If you want to make the most of your rainy day fund; find out what your current savings rate is and see what other better offers are out there. With interest rates varying over 1%, you could be racking up a lot more savings by making the switch. Perhaps, consider switching to a term deposit where rate cuts aren’t felt as hard as regular savings accounts.

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CHECK
Check your credit card rate. Is the rate competitive enough against the competition? With the average credit card rate at a shockingly high 17%, it’s worth seeing what’s out there or if you can lower your interest rates with a balance transfer offer. If you’re into rewards, see what providers are offering and make the switch if you find something that gives you what you're looking for!

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