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What if mortgage rates go up? How to cope with rising home loan costs
Rising mortgage rates can be difficult to deal with but there are ways you can make it easier
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Rising mortgage rates can be stressful, but proactive steps can help you manage the change. Contact your lender or broker early to understand your new repayments and lock in a rate.
Review your budget and cut non-essential spending. You can also explore restructuring your loan by extending the term to lower payments. For short-term relief, consider an interest-only period or, in extreme cases, a mortgage holiday. If you're struggling, free services like CAP and Debtfix can provide support.
How to cope with rising interest rates
Find out what your new rate and repayment amount will be
Understand and control your spending
Restructing your loan can make repayments easier.
Restructure your loan
Try interest only or take a mortgage holiday
There is help available if you're struggling with your mortgage.
Get help when you need it
When will interest rates go down?
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