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| Beforepay Group Reports Significant Growth in Personal Loan Originations Tue, 12 May: Beforepay Group, an ASX-listed financial technology company, has reported a 73% increase in personal loan originations during the third quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. This substantial growth underscores the rising consumer demand for accessible and flexible financial solutions. - read more
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| Rising Interest Rates Contribute to Increased Mortgage Stress Among Australians Tue, 12 May: Recent interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have intensified mortgage stress among Australian households. Since the beginning of the year, over 65,000 individuals have contacted the National Debt Helpline, primarily due to difficulties in meeting mortgage repayments. - read more
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| Reserve Bank of Australia Lifts Cash Rate to 4.35% in May 2026 Tue, 12 May: The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has announced a 0.25 percentage point increase in the official cash rate, bringing it to 4.35% as of May 5, 2026. This marks the third consecutive rate hike this year, following increases in February and March, and returns the cash rate to its February 2025 level before the previous rate-cutting cycle. - read more
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| The Pros and Cons of Refinancing When Interest Rates Are Climbing Refinancing your home mortgage loan has become a significant conversation topic lately, especially with the current fluctuations in interest rates across Australia. For many homeowners, these discussions come in the context of rising interest rates, which can substantially affect monthly repayments. - read more
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