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How Fast Are Interest Rates REALLY Falling⎥Ep. 2078

About this episode

In this episode, we discuss how fast interest rates are actually falling — and what that means for your mortgage.

You’ll learn:

Why Trump’s tariffs could be the surprising reason your mortgage just got cheaper
Which fixed-term rates have dropped the most in the last 30 days
And why negotiating your rate is getting harder (unless you know what to ask for)
Want to know what your repayments will look like as rates fall? Use our mortgage calculator NZ to run the numbers on your next fix.

Want to stay ahead of the financial game with our exclusive Interest Rate Insight Report, tailored just for you. Each month you’ll receive the latest interest rates and predictions straight to your inbox.

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