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What does an interest rate rise mean in dollars?

Oktay Sengoz

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26/10/2022

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2 mins read

When interest are moving, usually there is a reason for the move. Whether its part of the government fiscal policy or the banks passing on higher lending costs. There will always be movement in interest (variable) rates and we need to be prepared for any possible future rate rises by knowing how they may impact our repayments.

Below is a table of how the increase will impact your monthly repayment

How do you manage a rate rise? Here are some tips to manage your cashflow next time interest rates rise

Fix your interest rate

You can fix your interest rate with a phone call to the bank, but this decision could be a costly one if you don't future plan. Things to consider if you plan to sell your property in the fixed term, do you want to make extra repayments on your loan or are you looking to refinance your loan in the future.

Act like the interest rate is higher, even when it's not

Using the table above, start making the payments as if interest did increase. This will get you accustomed to the higher repayments and you will build redraw into your loan. You could even increase your repayments when the rates actually increase to continue staying ahead.

Review your loan

Review your loan to see if your interest rate is competitive and if not contact your bank as ask for a discount or find a new lender. A lower rate could mean thousands in your pocket or back onto your loan. Win Win. If you are Kredi customer, we already do this for you.

Factor in the rate increase before you commit to the loan

If you factor in potential rate rise from the beginning, at least you will know what to expect when they happen. When presenting our strategy, we will always discuss the possibility of rates increasing and how they could impact your repayments.

See if your rate is competitive and speak to us today about future proofing your loan.

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