03/11/2026
The RBA has increased the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.85%.
That makes today the fifth rate increase of 2026, with the RBA again pointing to inflation remaining too high.
For homeowners, the next step is to see how individual lenders respond and what that means for actual repayments.
For buyers, it’s another reminder that borrowing capacity and comfortable repayments need to be reviewed using today’s numbers, not an old pre-approval.
At Thrive, the focus is always on helping clients understand their position clearly and making sure the loan still leaves enough room to live comfortably.
If you want to know what today’s decision means for your home loan or buying plans, speak to the Thrive Lending Group team.