Results: Mortgages
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...
The bottom of the interest rate cycle looms closer
With the best one year rate at 4.39% and longer terms below 5.00%, we're getting very close to the bottom of the interest rate cycle. Here's what that means for borrowers.
Another OCR cut expected—could it see the one-year rate dip below 4%?
The market is expecting another OCR cut in November—from 2.50% to 2.25%—and with that, there's now a distinct possibility that we could see the one-year fixed rate below 4% in the next few months.
Interest rates set to drop as GDP result sparks calls for 0.5% OCR cut
Our latest GDP numbers caught everyone off-guard. And with some now calling for a 0.5% OCR cut on 8 October, interest rates are expected to fall over the next few weeks. Here's what it means for borrowers.
Borrowers favouring two-year term in wake of latest rate cuts
With most lenders now offering two-year fixed rates of 4.99%, borrowers have been flocking to the two-year term in droves. Does it still make sense to fix shorter-term in the current environment?
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