Westpac introduces three-year fixed mortgage rate of 4.99 per cent

RNZOtago Daily TimesFriday 7 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Westpac has become the first major bank to offer a fixed rate below 5 per cent this cycle. The bank began offering the 4.99 per cent three-year rate on Wednesday. One economist has suggested that this rate may not be sustainable.

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First reported by RNZ, Fri 7 Feb 2025, 11:49am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    Westpac draws eyes with low 4.99 percent rate (opens in new tab)

  2. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Low interest rate not sustainable: economist (opens in new tab)