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Another bank drops home loan rates ahead of OCR review

Banks make moves ahead of the upcoming Official Cash Rate review

Stuff reporters
Last updated: 15 August 2025 | 1 min read
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Several major New Zealand banks, including Kiwibank, BNZ, and ANZ, have preemptively lowered their fixed home loan rates. This move comes ahead of the Reserve Bank's upcoming Official Cash Rate (OCR) review, which economists expect to be cut.

For homeowners and buyers, this means more competitive mortgage options are available. Key offers include a special one-year fixed rate of 4.79% from multiple banks, signaling a favorable borrowing environment amid current economic pressures.

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