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NZ home loans: A guide to your options
Here's a little guide to help you navigate the world of New Zealand home loans and interest rates.
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Understanding New Zealand home loans involves choosing a loan structure and interest rate. Common structures include standard table loans for payment certainty, flexible revolving credit loans, and short-term interest-only options.
Borrowers can select a fixed rate for stability or a floating rate for flexibility, while a split mortgage offers a mix of both. For eligible first-home buyers, the First Home Loan scheme, underwritten by Kāinga Ora, may allow purchasing a home with only a 5% deposit.
Home loan options in New Zealand
Table loans (most common)
It's important you have a good understanding of your options before deciding on a loan.
Revolving credit loans
You can get professional advice on home loans to help you make the right decision.
Interest-only loans
Linked (offset) accounts
Take your time to find the right home loan.
Home loan interest rates in New Zealand
Fixed interest rate
Floating (variable) interest rate
Split mortgage
As well as loan types, you need to make decision on interest rate plans.
First Home Loan Scheme
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