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People walk past the Reserve Bank of Australia sign in Sydney on September 2, 2014 Source: William West/AFP/Getty Images

The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, from a historic low of 0.1 percent, to 0.35 percent. This decision will have far-reaching implications for the entire Australian community.


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By Rena Sarumpaet

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The Reserve Bank has raised interest rates by 25 basis points, from a historic low of 0.1 percent, to 0.35 percent. This decision will have far-reaching implications for the entire Australian community.


It's the first rate hike in eleven years - but those affected didn't take long to feel the implications.

If passed in full to the customer - a 0.25 percent interest rate increase would add $65 per month to an average loan of $500.00, or $130 per month for a single loan. million dollar loan.

And Commonwealth Bank and ANZ have announced that it will apply to their customers.


 

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