04/11/2026
A quarter of a percent. It sounds tiny, doesn't it? But when it's applied to a mortgage worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, the impact can add up quickly. If a lender passes on the full increase, a borrower with a $600,000 home loan could be paying approximately $98 more every month, based on our example. That's around $1,176 a year in additional repayments. And for households already managing rising everyday expenses, that extra cost matters. So, what can you do? ✅ Check whether your current interest rate is competitive. ✅ Ask whether your existing lender can offer a better rate. ✅ Review your loan structure, offset facilities and repayment options. ✅ Consider whether refinancing is worthwhile after allowing for fees, costs and any changes to your loan term. ✅ Review your budget and prepare for the possibility of further changes. You can't control what the Reserve Bank does. But you can make informed decisions about your home loan. If your mortgage hasn't been reviewed recently, let's see whether there are opportunities worth exploring.