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30% of mortgagors ‘at risk’ if RBA raise rates: Roy Morgan

If the central bank raises interest rates by 25 bps tomorrow (2 May), 30.5 per cent of mortgage holders — or 1,523,000 people — would be ‘at risk’ in May 2023, according to Roy Morgan.

Lenders adjust forecasts before RBA May decision

Lenders have adjusted their interest rate forecasts in the lead-up to the Reserve Bank’s highly anticipated May cash rate decision.

Inflation falls from peak

While the drop in inflation will be welcomed by mortgage borrowers, it may not be enough for the RBA to warrant a pause in May, economists suggest.

March CPI figures will set the scene for the RBA

The major bank’s economists expect today’s (26 April) CPI figures will show inflation has past its peak, weighing on the central bank's monetary policy decision next month.

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Spike in mortgage risk looms for 2023: PEXA

Home owners could face more pressure on home loan repayments as the trend of rising interest rates is set to continue, PEXA research has found.

RBA board isn’t meek, says governor Philip Lowe

Following the release of a major review of the central bank, RBA governor Philip Lowe has disagreed with the review’s stance that his views aren’t challenged by the board.

Chalmers welcomes RBA review, appoints 2 new RBA board members

The federal Treasurer has confirmed the government will work to instate all 51 recommendations of the RBA review and announced two new RBA board members.

RBA to have 2 boards as part of major shake-up

The central bank will soon have two boards — one to set the cash rate and another for governance — as part of one of the biggest shake-ups in the Reserve Bank of Australia’s history

May rate hike still on the cards: RBA

The central bank’s monetary policy minutes meeting for April has revealed a possible rate hike during May is still being considered pending further information.

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