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New Zealand interest rates
Current home loan rates on offer in New Zealand
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Tracking NZ home loan rates is vital for buyers and those refinancing. Current rates show a lowest fixed offer of 3.99% from SBS Bank for its one-year FirstHome Combo, with the average one-year fixed rate at 4.71%.
Forecasters believe we are near the bottom of the interest rate cycle. Short-term rates may dip slightly in early 2026 before rising, while longer-term rates (2-5 years) are expected to start increasing soon, making now a key time for financial planning.
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