Interest rates on the rise

Yesterday's decision to take the official cash rate from 3.75 per cent to 4.0 per cent was not a big surprise, but how the Reserve Bank proceeds from here will be very interesting.
Most borrowers would be happy to see interest rates left on hold for the next few months, but what the RBA will be asking is, how confident is the Australian community, the Australian public, and Australian business about the future?
Many economists predict the OCR will hit 5 per cent by the end of this year, so mortgage holders should be mindful of these upcoming rises and budget accordingly. If you are concerned about pending rate rises or would simply like to ensure your current home loan is the best it can be contact your local mortgage broker to arrange a confidential, professional analysis of your current loan options from our large panel of banks and secure lenders.
Additionally, if you are considering borrowing money to purchase or renovate property, or to refinance your current loan, ask about getting a free property report for the suburb you are interested in. You could save time and money simply by knowing the worth of the property and better understanding the trends occurring in the local area.
Source: The Insider, Peter Sullivan, Home Finance Broker. Contact on peter.sullivan@loanmarket.com.au
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