Results: Mortgage Rates
Could we see three-year fixed rates at 4.95% by Christmas?
Lenders were quick to drop their floating rates in response to last week's 0.50% OCR reduction, and we're starting to see the bene...
Bumper cut takes OCR down to 4.75%
On 9th October, the RBNZ stepped up the pace on rate reductions, announcing a 0.50% cut to the OCR. Here's what that means for mor...
Competition likely to heat up amongst the banks following next OCR cut
It's looking increasingly likely that next week's OCR announcement could bring a 0.50% reduction, tipping one-year fixed rates bel...
Why opting to float may make sense in the current environment
With further interest rate cuts in the pipeline before Christmas, it may be worth holding off on refixing—and opting to float instead.
Are we on track for one-year fixed mortgages rates below 6%?
With the widespread expectation being that we're headed for another 0.25% OCR decrease in October, that could put us on track for one-year rates below 6%. Here's what that means for borrowers right now.
With further rate cuts around the corner, the question becomes—to fix or float?
With two further OCR cuts expected before the end of the year, we could see one-year rates drop below 6% going into Christmas—so what does that mean for mortgage borrowers?
Interest rates settle as market awaits next OCR announcement
Interest rates have stabilised over the last week, but with two further OCR cuts expected before the end of the year, here's what that means for borrowers.
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