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Mortgage Repayments in Australian property

Everything we've published on mortgage repayments — 10 expert guides and news pieces, plus 1 related free calculators.

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News26 Aug 2026

August RBA Minutes Show Why the Board Held at 4.35%

The August RBA minutes show the Board considered a 25 basis point increase before unanimously holding at 4.35%. See the mortgage, housing and next-meeting context.

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Guides
8 min

Can LMI Be Added to a Home Loan? Capitalised LMI Explained

LMI can sometimes be added to an Australian home loan, but it increases the loan, repayments and effective LVR. See a worked example and the limits to check.

News
7 min

2026 Census Housing Data: What Happens After Census Night

Australia held the 2026 Census on 11 August. See when housing, mortgage, rent and tenure data is planned for release, and what the figures will not show.

News
7 min

RBA Holds Cash Rate at 4.35% in August 2026

The RBA held the cash rate at 4.35% on 11 August 2026. See what the decision means for mortgage repayment estimates, borrowing checks and the next meeting.

News
7 min

2026 Census Housing Questions: Mortgage, Rent and Tenure

The 2026 Census is on 11 August. See which housing payments and tenure details are collected, what is excluded and when the first housing data is planned for release.

Home Loans
9 min

How Home Loan Interest Is Calculated Daily in Australia

See the daily home loan interest formula, a worked mortgage and offset example, why interest is usually charged monthly, and why lender statements can differ.

News
8 min

RBA Housing Rate Channel: What Mortgage Holders Should Know in July 2026

The RBA says housing is the strongest domestic channel for interest-rate changes. Here is what that means for repayments, spending and dwelling investment.

Finance
9 min

How to Calculate a Mortgage Buffer in Australia

Calculate months of mortgage and essential-expense cover using accessible cash, offset savings and confirmed redraw, with a worked Australian example and practical limitations.

Finance
8 min

Home Loan Rate Change Checklist: What to Check on the Lender Notice

A practical checklist for checking a changed home loan rate, effective date, minimum repayment, direct debit, offset and remaining term against a lender notice.

Finance
7 min

Weekly vs Fortnightly vs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

A practical guide to repayment frequency in Australia, including the difference between true fortnightly repayments and paying half the monthly amount every two weeks.

Calculators for Mortgage Repayments

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