Results: Banks
Wholesale rates settle—some variation between banks on longer-term fixed rates
With so much movement happening in the market, we're seeing some variation between the banks on longer-term fixed rates—so seeking...
Some fixed rates up, some down, as banks respond to wholesale rate changes
Wholesale rates have climbed significantly over the last couple of weeks, prompting some lenders to increase their longer-term fix...
Mortgage rates largely flat despite OCR fall—now's the time to fix
There's been little to no movement in fixed rates off the back of last week's OCR cut—sending a clear signal that we're at the bot...
Inflation remains a thorn in the economy's side
The Reserve Bank is unlikely to be feeling that the 5.5% level they took their official cash rate to in May is generating excessive downward pressure on inflation in the country. So could they be thinking about tightening again as some still predict?
Reserve Bank puts an end to the OCR hikes – but challenges still lay ahead
The Reserve Bank remains confident there is no need to increase the OCR further — but when will mortgage interest rates begin to fall? New borrowers are still feeling the crunch too, with bank test rates often higher than 9%.
What's in store for interest rates after the recent OCR announcement?
Following on from the Reserve Bank’s recent decision to raise the cash rate 0.25% to 5.5% and signal that they don’t plan any more rises, what is likely to happen with bank mortgage rates over the remainder of 2023?
Uncertainty around mortgage interest rates
The past 1-2 weeks has brought quite a pullback in confidence about inflation and monetary policy, but it's not because the economic outlook has suddenly improved.
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