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flag Westpac lowers NZ fixed home loan rates, offering lower long-term options amid inflation concerns.

flag Westpac has cut its three-, four-, and five-year fixed home loan rates in New Zealand, becoming the first major bank to do so after the Reserve Bank held the Official Cash Rate at 2.25%. flag The three-year rate dropped to 4.99%, the four-year to 5.19%, and the five-year to 5.29%, with the four- and five-year rates now the lowest among major banks. flag The move, effective February 23, aims to help borrowers lock in favorable rates ahead of expected future increases. flag Analysts note shorter-term rates have fallen significantly from peaks, while longer-term rates offer stability amid inflation concerns.

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