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Understanding the Impact of Recent Mortgage Rate Increases in Australia
Understanding the Impact of Recent Mortgage Rate Increases in Australia
15 May 2026: Paige Estritori
In response to the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) consecutive interest rate hikes, a significant number of Australian lenders have initiated a series of mortgage rate increases. This development is set to impact borrowers across the nation, with the repricing process unfolding over several weeks. - read more
Navigating APRA's New Debt-to-Income Cap on Home Loans
Navigating APRA's New Debt-to-Income Cap on Home Loans
15 May 2026: Paige Estritori
As of February 1, 2026, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has implemented a new policy capping the proportion of high debt-to-income (DTI) home loans that banks can issue. Under this regulation, authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs) are restricted to originating no more than 20% of new residential loans with a DTI ratio exceeding six times the borrower's gross income. - read more
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