RBA rate cut affecting families

RBA Cash Rate Cut 20 May 2025

The RBA Cash Rate (Reserve Bank of Australia) was cut recently by .25% (now 3.85%) yet some of the banks have not yet passed this on to consumers. As at today 28 May, 2025 these lenders have now confirmed when they will be passing this on to consumers. But will your repayments change and how much will you save?

MACQUARIE

23 MAY

HSBC

28 MAY

ANZ, CBA, NAB, BANKWEST, SUNCORP

30 MAY

TEACHERS MUTUAL BANK

1 JUNE

AMP, BANK AUSTRALIA

2 JUNE

BANK OF MELBOURNE, GREAT SOUTHERN BANK, ING, ST GEORGE, WESTPAC, FIRST MAC,LIBERTY, BEYOND BANK

3 JUNE

MYSTATE, PEPPER, REDZED

5 JUNE

ADELAIDE AND BENDIGO BANK, ME BANK

6 JUNE

Note: Not all lenders are listed above. Brighten, Granite, AFG Retro & Link and Advantedge are all after 12 June. Please consult directly with your lender or broker for exact date.

YES

AMP, Advantedge, Bankwest, Suncorp, Bank Australia, UBank, Firstmac, Macquarie, MyState, Pepper, Resimac, ME Bank

NO

ANZ, CBA, HSBC, NAB, St George, Westpac, Bank of Melbourne, Beyond Bank, Brighten, Granite, Great Southern Bank, ING, Liberty, Peoples Choice, Redzed, Teachers Mutual, AFG Retro & Link

If your lender is listed as NO and you want to reduce your payments, you’ll need to contact them to request this change. This can be done by calling your bank and oftentimes via your online banking portal.

TIP: If you can afford to maintain the higher repayment you WILL SAVE potentially thousands, if not tens of thousands of dollars over the term of your loan.

Valeria Davis Valeria Davis
Valeria Davis
Director and Licensed Buyers Agent at House Hunters

Valeria Davis is the founder and lead buyer’s agent at House Hunters, with over 20 years of experience in Sydney’s property market. A seasoned property investor herself, Valeria has bought, renovated, and flipped numerous homes, giving her firsthand insight into what makes a smart purchase. Her background spans real estate sales, agency ownership, and mortgage broking, allowing her to offer strategic advice, access to off-market opportunities, and expert negotiation to help clients secure the right property at the right price.

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