Buying guide
What are home loan interest rates and how do they work?
A quick and easy guide.
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Understanding home loan interest is crucial when buying a house in NZ. It's the cost charged by lenders for your mortgage, influenced by factors like the Official Cash Rate (OCR).
You can choose between two main types:
- Fixed rates offer payment certainty for a set term but may have fees for extra repayments.
- Floating rates move with the market, allowing penalty-free extra payments but risking higher costs if rates rise.
A split loan combining both is also an option.
What you’ll learn:
What are home loan interest rates, and why do banks charge them?
You need to be aware of home loan interest rates when budgetting for your home.
How are mortgage interest rates calculated?
You'll need to decide if you'd prefer a fixed or floating interest rate.
Fixed and floating interest rates explained
Floating interest rates
Fixed interest rates
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