16/06/2026
📢 RBA HOLDS CASH RATE AT 4.35%
The Reserve Bank has decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%.
The key reason? Inflation remains stubbornly high.
While there are signs that consumer spending is slowing and parts of the housing market are cooling, the RBA is still concerned about inflationary pressures flowing through the economy. Rising fuel and energy costs, driven largely by ongoing global oil supply disruptions and conflict in the Middle East, continue to put upward pressure on prices.
The good news is that the RBA has acknowledged that the three rate rises earlier this year are having the desired effect of slowing the economy. For now, they have chosen to pause and assess how those increases continue to flow through households and businesses.
What does this mean for your mortgage?
✅ No immediate increase to variable home loan rates.
✅ Borrowers get some breathing room after a challenging start to 2026.
⚠️ However, the RBA has made it very clear that if inflation remains too high, further rate increases are still on the table.
If you’ve been waiting for rates to start falling, today’s announcement suggests we’re not that close. The focus remains firmly on getting inflation back under control.
If you’re feeling the pressure of higher repayments, now is a good time to review your loan. Many borrowers are still sitting on rates that are well above what’s available in the market.
If you’d like to know whether your current loan is still competitive, send me a message and I’ll happily take a look.