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RBA / cash rate

Reserve Bank of Australia. Sets the cash rate that banks use to price your home loan. Decides every six weeks (first Tuesday of month).

What newcomers get wrong

Variable home-loan rates move with the cash rate, but not always immediately or by the same amount — banks pass on changes 'partially' or 'in full' depending on competitive pressure.