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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
3.49% is now the new norm
Kiwibank has announced their two-year fixed term today to be 3.49% as of Monday the 30th September. This is following BNZ’s announcement a week ago and Westpac and ASB's decision a couple of days later.
The Auckland Unitary Plan gives green light on more apartments
After decades of lost opportunities, Auckland's Unitary Plan has given the green light and allowing for up to two million new dwellings in existing urban areas.
Official Cash Rate remains unchanged
The latest announcement made by the RBNZ is that the OCR will remain unchanged for the time being.
Thoughts on tomorrow's OCR update
Experts are not expecting another OCR cut until the November announcement, alongside a full Monetary Policy Statement release.
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