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RBA makes interest rate call

RBA makes interest rate call

The decision has implications for mortgage holders and investors across the country

Kellie Ell Sep 29, 2026
REA Group scoops up 35% stake in Distilled for $409 million

REA Group scoops up 35% stake in Distilled for $409 million

The deal comes as consolidation continues to reshape Australia’s financial landscape

Spending stalls and confidence slips as RBA rate rise looms

Spending stalls and confidence slips as RBA rate rise looms

Fuel costs propped up August spending as confidence in household finances weakens

Fixed rate U-turn: 13 lenders lift 312 rates before RBA call

Fixed rate U-turn: 13 lenders lift 312 rates before RBA call

Canstar's Sally Tindall urges struggling borrowers to seek a rate cut first

Borrowers adjusting, not distressed, as interest-only lending rises

Borrowers adjusting, not distressed, as interest-only lending rises

Serviceability exceptions also climb, but arrears remain contained, says Ray White

First Federal goes live on ApplyOnline with eSign and NextGenID

First Federal goes live on ApplyOnline with eSign and NextGenID

Non-bank lender's move builds on its recently launched Broker Portal

NSW offers councils up to $73m for faster development assessments

NSW offers councils up to $73m for faster development assessments

Property Council says planner training and infrastructure are key to housing delivery

MFAA report lifts the lid on broking: broker income, commercial, clawbacks and more

MFAA report lifts the lid on broking: broker income, commercial, clawbacks and more

Key insights from the State of Mortgage & Finance Broking Report

The RBA's next move in focus

The RBA's next move in focus

Here's what market players are expecting if interest rates go up

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