Australia’s four major banks — Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, ANZ, and NAB — have responded swiftly to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) latest cash rate cut, each passing the full 0.25% reduction on to mortgage customers. But while the news is welcome, the real financial impact depends on what you do next. At Boa & […]
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On May 13, 2025, mortgage and refinance rates across Australia and the U.S. saw a small upward shift. According to Zillow data, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has risen to 6.76%, while the 15-year fixed has moved to 6.07%. These minor changes may be linked to the recent 90-day pause in trade tariffs between
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Australian banks are stepping up their game, slashing fixed mortgage rates independently of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), and homeowners could be the big winners. In a surprising move, ANZ has lowered its 2-year fixed home loan rate to 5.39%, while BOQ and Police Bank made headlines by offering fixed rates at 4.99%—breaking through
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If you’re a homeowner or property investor, May could bring good news. According to fresh forecasts from the Commonwealth Bank (CBA), a cut to the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) cash rate is now looking like a “done deal.” What’s Behind the Forecast? Australia’s Official Cash Rate: CBA’s latest economic update suggests that headline inflation
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