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Double cut: Shock as 18 banks drop rates

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Sophie Foster
Double cut: Shock as 18 banks drop rates
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Australian banks are engaging in a mortgage rate war, with 18 lenders cutting variable rates despite the Reserve Bank of Australia's ongoing inflation battle. While competition offers potential savings for borrowers, experts warn that these cuts do not necessarily signal an imminent end to interest rate hikes.

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Homeowners are navigating a volatile interest rate environment where lender competition provides relief, but broader economic uncertainty remains high.

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