Compare mortgage interest rates in NZ
Interest rates are always a hot topic in mortgage news. With a better understanding of your options and what’s going on in the market, you won’t break into a sweat every time interest rates go up or down.
Scroll down to find the latest rates compared every which way as well as some handy tools.
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Today's best rates by term
| Term | Rate | Lender |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Months fixed | 6.85% | ANZ |
| 12 Months fixed | 6.29% | Kiwibank |
| 18 Months fixed | 5.99% | ANZ |
| 2 Years fixed | 5.79% | ANZ |
| 3 Years fixed | 5.79% | ANZ |
| 4 Years fixed | 5.69% | BNZ |
| Revolving | 8.40% | The Co-operative Bank |
| Floating | 8.15% | The Co-operative Bank |
Rates sourced from MortgageRates.co.nz. Interest rates subject to change. T&Cs apply.
Hear JB's take on the best mortgage interest rate options
Interest rates stated are accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of filming, and any opinions expressed are JB's own views and are not financial advice. Interest rates are ever-changing, and we're still yet to find a reliable crystal ball. As always, we recommend seeking advice from your Mortgage Adviser before taking any action.
The diligent details: All of New Zealand's latest mortgage rates
| ANZ | 6 Months 7.45% | 1 year 6.95% | 18 Months 6.59% | 2 years 6.39% | Revolving 8.75% | Floating 8.39% |
| ANZ Special | 6 Months 6.85% | 1 year 6.35% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.79% | Revolving – | Floating – |
| ASB | 6 Months 6.85% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.89% | Revolving 8.74% | Floating 8.39% |
| BNZ | 6 Months 6.85% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.89% | Revolving – | Floating 8.44% |
| Kiwibank | 6 Months 7.75% | 1 year 7.19% | 18 Months – | 2 years 6.69% | Revolving 8.50% | Floating 8.25% |
| Kiwibank Special | 6 Months 6.85% | 1 year 6.29% | 18 Months – | 2 years 5.79% | Revolving 8.55% | Floating – |
| Westpac | 6 Months 7.45% | 1 year 7.05% | 18 Months 6.59% | 2 years 6.39% | Revolving 8.74% | Floating 8.39% |
| Westpac Special | 6 Months 6.85% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.79% | Revolving – | Floating – |
| Heartland Bank | 6 Months – | 1 year 6.69% | 18 Months 6.49% | 2 years 6.35% | Revolving – | Floating 7.99% |
| SBS | 6 Months 7.49% | 1 year 7.19% | 18 Months 6.59% | 2 years 6.49% | Revolving 8.74% | Floating 8.49% |
| SBS Special | 6 Months 6.89% | 1 year 6.59% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.89% | Revolving – | Floating – |
| The Co-operative Bank | 6 Months 7.39% | 1 year 6.89% | 18 Months 6.65% | 2 years 6.39% | Revolving 8.40% | Floating 8.15% |
| The Co-operative Bank Owner Occupied | 6 Months 6.89% | 1 year 6.39% | 18 Months 6.15% | 2 years 5.85% | Revolving 8.40% | Floating 8.15% |
| TSB | 6 Months 7.69% | 1 year 7.25% | 18 Months 7.05% | 2 years 6.79% | Revolving – | Floating 9.19% |
| TSB Special | 6 Months 6.89% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 6.65% | 2 years 5.99% | Revolving 8.74% | Floating 8.39% |
| Credit Union Auckland | 6 Months – | 1 year – | 18 Months – | 2 years – | Revolving – | Floating 8.55% |
| First Credit Union Special | 6 Months – | 1 year 6.75% | 18 Months – | 2 years 6.35% | Revolving – | Floating 8.50% |
| Heretaunga Building Society | 6 Months – | 1 year 7.00% | 18 Months – | 2 years 6.50% | Revolving – | Floating 8.90% |
| Housing NZ Corp | 6 Months – | 1 year 7.79% | 18 Months – | 2 years 7.39% | Revolving – | Floating 8.64% |
| Liberty | 6 Months – | 1 year 8.69% | 18 Months – | 2 years 8.79% | Revolving – | Floating 8.59% |
| Nelson Building Society | 6 Months 7.09% | 1 year 6.85% | 18 Months – | 2 years 6.39% | Revolving 9.00% | Floating 8.75% |
| Resimac | 6 Months – | 1 year 7.09% | 18 Months – | 2 years 6.49% | Revolving – | Floating 8.84% |
| Sovereign Special | 6 Months 7.29% | 1 year 7.24% | 18 Months 6.89% | 2 years 6.75% | Revolving – | Floating 8.74% |
| Unity | 6 Months 6.90% | 1 year 6.70% | 18 Months 6.69% | 2 years 6.49% | Revolving – | Floating 8.64% |
| WBS | 6 Months – | 1 year 6.65% | 18 Months 6.40% | 2 years 5.99% | Revolving – | Floating 8.50% |
| Bank of China | 6 Months 7.80% | 1 year 7.45% | 18 Months 6.95% | 2 years 6.95% | Revolving – | Floating 9.39% |
| Bank of China Special | 6 Months 6.80% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.95% | 2 years 5.95% | Revolving – | Floating 7.49% |
| China Construction Bank | 6 Months 7.59% | 1 year 7.45% | 18 Months 6.95% | 2 years 6.95% | Revolving – | Floating 8.14% |
| China Construction Bank | 6 Months 6.89% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.99% | Revolving – | Floating – |
| ICBC Special | 6 Months 6.89% | 1 year 6.45% | 18 Months 5.99% | 2 years 5.99% | Revolving – | Floating 7.85% |
Rates sourced from MortgageRates.co.nz. Interest rates subject to change. T&Cs apply.
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