RBA Rate Cut: Which Banks Slashed Mortgage Rates + Unemployment Drops to 4.2%

Following the Reserve Bank of Australia’s August cash rate cut, major lenders including Macquarie, Unloan, and Athena swiftly reduced home loan interest rates — with some responding within minutes. Challenger banks like Hume Bank and Horizon Bank also followed suit, offering competitive rates for new and existing borrowers.

Meanwhile, the falling cash rate has triggered a refinancing surge, with borrowers actively switching lenders in search of better deals, putting pressure on traditional banks to stay competitive.

In positive economic news, Australia’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2% in July, fueled by strong full-time job growth and record-high female workforce participation.

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