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Interest rate predictions from NZ economists: 2026 & 2027
We don’t have a crystal ball, but we’ve got the next best thing - the opinions of bank economists
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Leading New Zealand economists from ANZ, Westpac, and ASB agree that interest rates have bottomed out and are set to rise through 2026 and 2027. One-year fixed rates are expected to peak in the mid-to-high 5s, with longer terms potentially entering the 6% range.
Expert advice on fixing your mortgage varies. Some favour shorter terms for cost-effectiveness, while others recommend longer terms for certainty or splitting loans. Given the high economic uncertainty, professional financial advice is essential.
| Bank | Current - June 2026 % | Late 2026 (% | Early 2027 (%) | Late 2027 (%) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANZ | ANZ | 4.7 (June) | 4.7 (June) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Westpac | Westpac | 4.69 | 4.69 | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing |
| ASB | ASB | 4.69 | 4.69 | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing |
| BNZ | BNZ | 4.65 | 4.65 | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Flat or increasing | Flat or increasing |
| Consensus | Consensus | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing | Increasing |
Our summary of interest rate predictions from the experts
ANZ
Westpac
ASB
Source: ASB Home Loan Rate Report 10 April 2026
BNZ
Kiwibank
A note about advertised interest rates*
| Forecaster | Current OCR (Actual) | 2026% Dec quarter | 2027 Dec quarter | 2028 % | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBNZ | RBNZ | 2.25 (June 26) | 2.25 (June 26) | 2.8 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| ANZ | ANZ | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | - | - | ||
| Westpac | Westpac | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.25 | 4.25 | - | - | ||
| ASB | ASB | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | 3.25 | - | - | ||
| BNZ | BNZ | 2.75 | 2.75 | 4.0 | 4.0 | - | - |
Our summary of OCR forecasts
The million dollar question: How long should I fix my mortgage?
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