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Westpac has today hiked its fixed home loan rates by up to 0.35 percentage points on the back of confirmation from the RBA that a rate hike could be on the cards in 2026.

With no more RBA rate relief expected this year, or next, borrowers should use the time over summer to check whether they can capitalise on the equity in their property to secure a lower rate.

Credit card debt attracting interest charges eased slightly in the month of October, but still remains well over $18 billion in the lead up to the silly season.

Five of the six Australian capital cities analysed could have median house prices above the $1 million mark by 2027. See how much they could be affected.

None of Australia's big four banks are predicting a rate change at the RBA’s December 2025 meeting. But when could the next cash rate change come—and could it be a cut or a hike?

More first home buyers will be able to get a foothold on the property ladder from tomorrow, with the launch of the government’s long-awaited Help to Buy scheme.

The price energy retailers pay households for their exported solar power is sliding closer to zero, with some rates dropping by almost 50% in just one year.

Australians with private health insurance extras are being urged to review their benefits balances and book in any necessary appointments before annual limits reset.

The majority of Australians think the federal electricity rebates should be extended, according to new Canstar research.

ANZ has updated its cash rate forecast, ruling out further RBA rate cuts in this cycle, making it the third big bank to do so.

Over 1,500 Australians rated supermarkets on their festive food and sharing their holiday preparation habits, here's what they said.

From 1 February, APRA will limit banks to approving up to 20% of new mortgages to borrowers with a debt-to-income ratio of six times or more.

Two in five Australians planning to shop the Black Friday sales say they won’t set a budget, prompting fresh warnings to plan ahead and avoid debt.

Qantas has introduced a new way for travelers to earn Qantas points and Status Credits by flying on the airline’s budget subsidiary, Jetstar.

Another rise in inflation has put the possibility of cash rate cuts next year in greater doubt and could see further hikes to fixed rates in the weeks ahead.

ING has today cut the rate on its key savings account by 0.05 percentage points, despite the cash rate remaining on hold since August.

NAB has revised its cash rate forecast, ruling out any further RBA rate cuts in this cycle.

A record $65.8 billion worth of mortgages switched to a different lender in the September 2025 quarter, according to new ABS data.

Australia’s second largest lender, Westpac, has today increased some fixed home loan rates by up to 0.35 percentage points

Credit card debt accruing interest climbed by $530 million in September, as Australians found it harder to stay on top of debt payments.