Amid all the noise of the interest rate increase by ANZ last week, we now have 2 rate cuts at the 3 year fixed level.
A special from St George sees their 3 year rate back at 5.99% p.a. which can also help clients tight on finance borrow more because they will also use the fixed rate in servicing. St George is also offering a $700 refinance rebate. Citibank has also cut its 3 year rate by 7 points. With Standard Variable Rates moving slightly upwards the message is to get the biggest margin discount you can. We can still negotiate 1% discounts off the Standard Variable Rates.
Many borrowers we talk to think they are getting a good deal but can do better. Better still fix part of your loan and keep some variable with an offset account to minimise interest charges.
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