AU Australia property term
RBA Cash Rate
Australia-wide
Plain-English definition
The Reserve Bank of Australia's target for the overnight interest rate in the money market, used to implement monetary policy.
Why this matters to a foreign buyer
The cash rate influences mortgage rates but does not set each lender's rate directly. Compare the actual loan rate, fees, features and repayment impact rather than assuming a one-for-one change.
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