HOME LOAN FIX RATE CHANGE 3rd May 2021
May 03, 2021 at 10:14 AM
Last week was a big week of rate changes and this week has started of with TSB reducing their 18 month rate along with Kiwibank reducing their 24 month fixed rate, however their 36 and 60 month rates have increased.
Special Fix Rates Changes
Kiwibank
24 Month Special Fix Rate - 2.55%
36 Month Special Fix Rate - 2.79%
60 Month Special Fix Rate - 3.39%
18 Month Special Fix Rate - 2.45%
Check out how they compare to the other banks by clicking HERE
If you're interested! Out of the eight New Zealand Banks listed below, here is a list of who is offering the lowest advertised Special/Owner Occupied Home Loan Rates as of 28th April 2021, 10.30am
Floating @ 3.40% - Kiwibank.
6 Months @ 2.29% -The Co-Operative Bank of NZ.
12 Months @ 2.25% -ANZ Bank, ASB Bank & TSB Bank.
18 Months @ 2.39% - SBS Bank.
24 Months @ 2.49% - SBS Bank and TSB Bank.
36 Months @ 2.65% - TSB Bank.
48 Months @ 2.99% - BNZ Bank, SBS Bank, TSB Bank.
60 Months @ 2.99% - BNZ Bank and TSB Bank.
CAN I ASK FOR A LOWER RATE WITH MY OWN BANK, IF THEY ARE NOT ADVERTISING THE LOWEST RATE?
Please remember that the rates listed above are advertised, so there could be an opportunity to negotiate. There are a number of factors that will be considered by your bank:
- How long have you been with your bank?
- The equity or LVR position you currently have. i.e >20% equity in your home and/or 40% against your investment properties.
- The likelihood you are in a position to refinance if the rate offered is not to your expectation? E.g., If you have other loans fixed and they are not due to expire for a period of time. They may believe you are not likely to move to another bank and pay break/ solicitor costs.
- Last and by no means least, do they have enough margin (profit) to negotiate and by how much?
It pays to check with your bank or contact us to see if we can get you the rate you want - we do not charge a fee to negotiate on your behalf!
We recommend that you check current rate details with us or the respective banks by clicking the links provided below as the rates above can change without notice.
- ANZ New Zealand
- ASB Bank
- BNZ
- The Co-Operative Bank NZ
- Kiwibank
- SBS Bank
- TSB
- Westpac NZ