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New Zealand homeowners are increasingly choosing longer fixed-rate loans for stability as short-term rates near historic lows.
New Zealand homeowners face a strategic choice as short-term loan rates near historic lows, with economists advising that longer fixed terms—two to five years—may offer better long-term value despite slightly higher initial rates.
With the central bank holding the official cash rate at 2.25% and wholesale rates stabilizing, analysts expect gradual increases ahead, making shorter fixes less advantageous unless rates drop sharply in the next six months.
While one- and two-year fixed rates are around 4.49%, and five-year terms at 4.99%, the minimal cost difference favors stability, especially given uncertainty over future rate movements.
Despite continued popularity of short-term options, growing caution over volatility and past rate spikes is shifting some borrowers toward longer locks for financial certainty.
Los propietarios de viviendas de Nueva Zelanda están optando cada vez más por préstamos de tasa fija más largos para la estabilidad, ya que las tasas a corto plazo se acercan a mínimos históricos.