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refinance trap 
The $50,000 Trap Facing Borrowers as Rate Hikes Sweeten the Lure of Cheaper Home Loans
Rate hikes are making cheap home loans more attractive, but Sydney borrowers who refinance purely on rate risk a hidden $50,000 trap. We break down the costs, show how 'savings' evaporate with wrong terms, and explain what to compare instead—with 2026 data from RBA, APRA, and CoreLogic.