Here’s what higher rates could mean for the market and first-time homebuyers — and what brokers need to know
Household spending flatlines as all four major banks now tip a September rate hike
CBA lifts fixed rates up to 0.48 points, just a week before the RBA's call
Fixed rates climb again as Westpac pushes rates above 7%
Additional rate hikes would further squeeze mortgage holders and investors nationwide
'The world changes all the time and in ways we have no control over. What we do have some control over is the relationship we have with our customers,' says broker
New CBA research shows a big gap between scam confidence and actual detection ability
Nine lenders have now hiked fixed rates this month
Big Four banks remain split on timing as surging oil prices push inflation risk higher
'There's definitely been a change in sentiment,' says broker
