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Mortgage Relief: Australia Eyes $6,000 Savings Amid Rate Cuts

4/8/2025

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Mortgage repayments in Australia could decrease by as much as $6,000 a year, thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts spurred by concerns over a US recession tied to Donald Trump's trade war. ANZ predicts four cuts this year, with a significant double cut potentially happening in May, prompting the Coalition to call for daily updates on the economic fallout.

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Mortgage repayments in Australia could decrease by as much as $6,000 a year, thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts spurred by concerns over a US recession tied to Donald Trump's trade war. ANZ predicts four cuts this year, with a significant double cut potentially happening in May, prompting the Coalition to call for daily updates on the economic fallout.