20/07/2026
The RBA has paused. But that doesn't mean homeowners should.
The cash rate is currently sitting at 4.35%.
For many borrowers, the instinct is to wait.
Wait for rates to fall.
Wait for the market to improve.
Wait until the outlook becomes clearer.
The problem?
Financial certainty rarely arrives before you need to make a decision.
The better approach is to understand your position now:
🔹 What is your current interest rate?
🔹 When was your loan last reviewed?
🔹 How much equity do you have?
🔹 Could your current lender offer a better deal?
🔹 What would another rate increase do to your household budget?
🔹 Are you still on track to achieve your financial goals?
The smartest financial decision isn't always refinancing.
Sometimes it's staying exactly where you are.
But the important thing is knowing that you've made that decision based on your current circumstances—not because you haven't looked at your options.
A rate pause is a good reminder:
Don't wait for certainty to take control of your finances.
When was the last time you reviewed your home loan?