Results: Banks
What's the outlook for interest rates over the course of 2026?
Our first OCR announcement of the year is coming up on 18th February—and while the expectation is for a no change verdict, there a...
Inflation creeps up, rate increases could be on the cards for late 2026
Rates are still expected to remain largely flat this year, but with inflation running slightly higher than we'd like, hikes could ...
Interest rates officially on the move again following holiday break
Interest rates have started to move again following the break—with a number of major lenders matching the fixed rate increases we ...
OCR drops to 2.25%—bringing us to the bottom of the cycle (probably)
The RBNZ has delivered a further 0.25% reduction at its last OCR announcement of 2025, bringing us down to 2.25%. Here's the outlook on interest rates and what it means for borrowers.
Borrowers advised to fix for six months, in anticipation of better rates ahead
Lenders have been quick to react to last week's OCR cut, dropping various fixed-rate terms. Here's what that means for you if you're looking to refix in the coming weeks.
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%.
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