29/09/2026
The RBA has raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.60%. Its fourth increase this year and the highest level since 2011.
What does that mean for Australian business owners?
If you’re financing equipment, vehicles or working capital, higher rates can flow through to the cost of new lending and refinancing.
Variable-rate facilities are particularly exposed. As lender pricing adjusts, your interest costs or repayments may increase.
Fixed-rate facilities won’t necessarily change immediately, but new borrowing and refinancing may be priced differently.
Financial markets expect another rise early next year. That isn’t a guarantee of what the RBA will do, but it is a good reason to review your position now, while you still have more options and control.
A proper finance review can help you:
✅ Check how rate movements affect your current facilities
✅ Compare lender pricing and structure
✅ Plan equipment or vehicle purchases with clearer numbers
✅ Assess whether your working capital facility still fits
Don’t wait for the next rate movement to start asking questions.
Book a free finance review with Capital Plus Finance. No obligation, no runaround, just straight answers for your business.