One-year home loan fixes may be preferable to two-year rates

Sunday 2 August 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 2 Aug, 12:41pm

In this story Reserve Bank of New Zealand, ANZ

ANZ economists suggest that one-year mortgage rates may be a better option than two-year fixes. Their latest Property Focus update notes that house prices are currently on a flat path.

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1. NZ HeraldSun 2 Aug, 9:04am

   RNZ: Why a one-year home loan fix may be better than two (opens in new tab)

2. 1News via RNZSun 2 Aug, 12:41pm

   Why a one-year home loan fix may be better than two right now (opens in new tab)