OCR and My Mortgage
The cutting cycle that defined the last 18 months looks like it's done. I read through yesterday's RBNZ announcement so you don't have to — here's what changed, and what it means if you've got a refix coming up.
Decoding the NZ mortgage market, one article at a time.
The cutting cycle that defined the last 18 months looks like it's done. I read through yesterday's RBNZ announcement so you don't have to — here's what changed, and what it means if you've got a refix coming up.
Interest rates are finally trending down. However, a lower interest rate presents a unique opportunity to drastically shorten your loan term. This strategy is often called 'Refix & Maintain'.
Let's break down the difference between the Break Fee NZ calculator and how banks actually do the math — in plain English.
Think of a fixed-term mortgage like a long-term contract with a gym or a mobile provider. You promised to stay for three years, and in exchange, they gave you a predictable price.
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