Tag Archives: Interest Rates

What’s Changed Since the Latest Interest Rate Rise?

With interest rates rising again across Australia, mortgage repayments are increasing for many Melbourne homeowners. [...]

02
Apr
Loan Activity Is Rising in Australia. What It Means for Borrowers in 2026

Loan activity across Australia is rising again, with new lending commitments up 13.4% compared to [...]

01
Mar
A smiling man in a business suit stands in front of a suburban house, giving a thumbs up and holding a gold coin symbol with a dollar sign. Behind him, a bright yellow upward arrow points skyward, representing growth. Bold text on a blue background reads, “Australia’s Property Market Hits Record High.”
Australian Home Prices Hit a New High – And Buyers Are Back With a Vengeance!

05
Nov
A brown and white dog wearing a white shirt collar and black tie sits on an office chair in the middle of a suburban street, with large white text above reading “Interest Rates On Hold.”
RBA Hits Pause: The Cash Rate Takes a Breather at 3.60%

With the RBA keeping interest rates on hold, we’ve broken down what it means in [...]

05
Nov
Jason Brown, owner and senior mortgage broker at Home Loans Australia — helping Australians make home happen, from dream to doorstep.
Broker in Focus: Jason Brown, Home Loans Australia

Jason Brown from Home Loans Australia has been helping Australians achieve their property dreams since [...]

27
Oct
A brown and white dog wearing a white collar and black tie sits seriously in an office chair. Behind the dog, a beige wall features simple doodles of a house and clouds, along with bold text that reads, “Buying your first home should feel exciting — not overwhelming!” The playful image humorously promotes a friendly and stress-free approach to home buying.
Buying Your First Home? Let’s Make It Exciting (Not Stressful)

Buying your first home should feel exciting — not overwhelming! 🏡 At Home Loans Australia, [...]

14
Oct
A smiling family of three – mother, father, and young daughter – sit closely together on a beige sofa, laughing and enjoying a warm moment in their living room. The Home Loans Australia logo appears in the top left corner, representing a friendly, family-focused mortgage broker.
Refinancing Surges as Borrowers Chase Better Deals

Refinancing is booming across Australia, with more homeowners switching lenders to take advantage of lower [...]

08
Oct
Borrowers boost savings in offset accounts, cutting mortgage interest and repayments, with APRA data showing rising balances and smarter loan strategies.
How Aussies Are Using Offset Accounts to Save Thousands on Their Home Loans

Australians are getting smarter with their mortgages – and the latest data shows just how [...]

30
Sep
Loan Repayments
Fewer Australians Falling Behind on Mortgage Repayments – A Positive Sign for Borrowers

Fewer Australians are falling behind on their mortgages, with 99 out of 100 borrowers up [...]

30
Sep
the RBA is keeping Australia’s cash rate steady at 3.60%.
RBA Keeps Interest Rates on Hold at 3.60%

30
Sep