Mortgage Rates Drop Below 5%
For the first time since August 2022, a major bank has cut a mortgage rate below 5%! Westpac has dropped its 3yr special fixed home loan rate to 4.99%, alongside reductions for other fixed terms.
What does this mean for you?
✅ Refixing Soon? Now is a great time to review your options — locking in a lower rate could mean big savings.
✅ Buying a Home? Lower rates improve affordability, so it's worth reassessing your budget and options.
✅ Refinancing? If your rate is significantly higher, switching lenders might save you thousands.
This is a competitive move that could signal further rate drops ahead. If you’re wondering whether to act now or wait, let’s chat about your mortgage strategy. A quick review today could put you in a stronger position for 2025 and beyond.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.4% Yes
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32.3% Maybe?
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26.3% No
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?
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