RBA Cuts Cash Rate Again: What It Means for Your Mortgage in 2025
Australian homeowners have received a welcome break as the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) announced a second cash rate cut this year, bringing the official rate down by 25 basis points to 3.85%.
With this decision, the RBA continues its efforts to ease the financial burden on Australian households amid ongoing cost-of-living challenges.
A Strategic Shift in Monetary Policy
This is the second rate cut in 2025, part of the RBA's broader initiative to support household spending and economic resilience. RBA Governor Michele Bullock noted that the risks surrounding inflation have recently become more balanced, prompting the Board's decision.
“With inflation expected to remain around target, the Board therefore judged that an easing in monetary policy at this meeting was appropriate,” said Governor Bullock.
What This Means for Your Mortgage
If you’re on a variable-rate mortgage, your lender may soon reduce your home loan interest rate in response to the RBA’s move. That could directly lower your monthly repayments, but the actual benefit depends on whether your lender passes on the full 25 basis point cut.
Here are the estimated savings you could see if your lender follows through:
- $500,000 loan (25-year term, principal and interest): Approx. $77 less per month, or $924 annually
- $750,000 loan: Around $115 less per month, or $1380 annually
- $1 million loan: Roughly $154 less per month, or $1848 annually
It’s important to note that not all banks automatically reduce repayment amounts following a rate cut. Some may keep your repayment amount unchanged, meaning a larger share goes toward reducing your principal. This can accelerate your mortgage payoff timeline, but if you’re looking for short-term cash flow relief, you can request that your repayments be adjusted downward.
For clarity on how your lender handles this rate change, it’s wise to check in after a few days.
Still Feeling Financial Pressure?
Despite this rate relief, many households continue to face pressure from high interest rates compared to when their loans were initially taken out.
If it’s been more than a year since your last home loan review, now is the time to reassess your options. With rates shifting and lenders competing for borrowers, opportunities may be available to:
- Negotiate better terms with your existing lender
- Refinance to a more competitive loan
- Consolidate debts to improve cash flow
Each household's financial situation is different. Working with a lending expert can help you tailor a strategy that aligns with your needs and goals.
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