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Westpac NZ raised its two-year fixed mortgage rate to 4.89%, the highest among major banks, amid rising inflation and borrowing costs.
Westpac New Zealand has raised most fixed mortgage rates, increasing the two-year rate to 4.89%—the highest among major banks—while cutting its six-month fixed rate to 4.49%, the lowest in the market.
The changes, driven by rising inflation, strong labor markets, and global risk premiums, signal a shift toward higher borrowing costs for longer terms.
Short-term rates remain attractive, but funding pressures make discounts harder to secure, increasing the value of cashback offers.
Consumers are urged to compare total loan costs using tools like calculators for fees and break fees, as rate hikes are expected to spread across the sector.
Westpac NZ elevó su tasa hipotecaria fija de dos años al 4,89%, la más alta entre los principales bancos, en medio del aumento de la inflación y los costos de los préstamos.