Interest Rates Archives - Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/category/articles/interest-rates/ Industry News for Finance, Accounting and Real-Estate Professionals Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:27:21 +0000 en-AU hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-Untitled-design-16-32x32.png Interest Rates Archives - Accredited Broker https://accreditedbroker.com.au/category/articles/interest-rates/ 32 32 Navigating Interest Rate Volatility: Strategies for Brokers in 2025 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/navigating-interest-rate-volatility-strategies-for-brokers-in-2025/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 11:14:13 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6915 Interest rates have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past few years, and 2025 is proving no different. With the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) adjusting the cash rate in response to inflationary pressures and global economic shifts, mortgage brokers are playing a crucial role in helping clients make informed decisions. For many Australians, […]

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]]> Why the December Lower Inflation Rate of 3.2% May Not Be Good News for Australian Home Borrowers after all https://accreditedbroker.com.au/why-the-december-lower-inflation-rate-of-3-2-may-not-be-good-news-for-australian-home-borrowers-after-all/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:43:53 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6274 While a December inflation rate of 3.2% might initially seem like a positive development, it could spell trouble for Australian home loan borrowers. Here’s why: In summary, while a lower inflation rate might seem beneficial, the broader economic context and the interplay between RBA and FED rates could create challenges for Australian home loan borrowers. […]

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]]> Understanding the Impact of the Monthly CPI Indicator Rising 2.3% in the Year to November 2024 on the Mortgage Industry https://accreditedbroker.com.au/understanding-the-impact-of-the-monthly-cpi-indicator/ Wed, 08 Jan 2025 01:29:28 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6269 The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) recently released data indicating that the monthly Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by 2.3% in the year to November 2024. This increase in the CPI is a significant economic indicator that can have various implications for the mortgage industry. In this article, we will explore what this rise means […]

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]]> How the Reserve Bank of Australia’s Decisions Affect Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market https://accreditedbroker.com.au/how-the-reserve-bank-of-australias-decisions-affect-mortgage-rates-and-the-housing-market/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:19:25 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6229 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) plays a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economic landscape, particularly through its influence on mortgage rates and the housing market. Understanding how the RBA’s decisions impact these areas can help homeowners, potential buyers, and investors make informed decisions. In this article, we explore the mechanisms through which the […]

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]]> Australian Property Market 2024: Navigating Uncertainty with Rate Cuts and Tax Tweaks https://accreditedbroker.com.au/australian-property-market-2024-navigating-uncertainty-with-rate-cuts-and-tax-tweaks/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:56:20 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6201 The Australian property market in 2024 promises to be an intriguing dance between opportunity and headwinds. While the past year saw subdued growth compared to the 2022 boom, whispers of potential interest rate cuts and the final stage of tax cuts add complexity to the forecast. So, what can we expect? Interest Rate Rollercoaster: Interest […]

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]]> To fix the rental crisis, Government need Coax More Mum and Dad Investors Back into the market https://accreditedbroker.com.au/to-fix-the-rental-crisis-government-need-coax-more-mum-and-dad-investors-back-into-the-market/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:28:36 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6171 To fix the rental crisis, Government need Coax More Mum and Dad Investors Back into the market

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]]> Economists Say We Are at the Top of the Interest Rate Cycle, Causing a Surge in Activity in Eastern Australia Property https://accreditedbroker.com.au/top-of-the-interest-rate-cycle/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 04:20:24 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6162 Economists Say We Are at the Top of the Interest Rate Cycle, Causing a Surge in Activity in Eastern Australia Property

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]]> Exodus of Australian Landlords Driving Up Rents https://accreditedbroker.com.au/exodus-of-australian-landlords-driving-up-rents/ Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:41:03 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6143 Exodus of Australian Landlords Driving Up Rents The Australian rental market is facing a crisis, as a growing number of landlords are selling their properties or taking them off the market altogether. This is due to a number of factors, including fear of government rent control, rising property taxes, and the increasing popularity of holiday […]

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]]> Property Investors Bailing Out as Cashflow Deficits Mount https://accreditedbroker.com.au/property-investors-bailing-out-as-cashflow-deficits-mount/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:03:38 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6120 Property Investors Bailing Out as Cashflow Deficits Mount

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]]> Housing Loan Commitments Increase for the First Time In a Year https://accreditedbroker.com.au/housing-loan-commitments-increase-for-the-first-time-in-a-year/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 06:40:35 +0000 https://accreditedbroker.com.au/?p=6115 After months of decline, housing loan commitments in Australia have finally started to increase. This is due to a number of factors, including optimism in the housing market, interest rates on hold last month, fear of missing out (FOMO), with the rhetoric of increased immigration and lack of house starts. Optimism in the Housing Market […]

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