First of big four banks passes on rate hike just hours after RBA decision

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Westpac has become the first of the big four banks to pass on today's interest rate rise, just hours after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate. 9News

Westpac announced on Tuesday evening that it will increase its variable home loan rates by 0.25 per cent, in line with the RBA's decisions. The increase will come into effect on June 20.

"We understand interest rate increases put more pressure on household budgets," Westpac chief executive consumer and business banking Chris de Bruin said.

 

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