When we hear and read about market volatility, it is perfectly normal to feel a little nervous. When we consider why there is so much volatility we only need to look towards the USA and the looming threat of global trade wars. The other main concern is that the USA looks to be heading into […]
Updated: October 23, 2024 Following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand’s announcement that it had dropped the OCR by 50-basis points to 4.75 percent on October 9, we have seen all the main banks drop their rates. ANZ led the way by dropping it’s one-year rate to 5.59 percent, with ASB and BNZ following suit. […]
More Good News For Homeowners RBNZ October OCR announcement: What you need to know: Today’s announcement from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) Monetary Policy Committee that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will be reduced to 4.75 percent brings fresh momentum to the property market. This decision to cut the OCR by 50 basis […]
With interest rates fluctuating, many homeowners who fixed their mortgage rates over the last 12-18-months are now wondering if they should break their current loan. If you’re on a fixed rate like 6.99% and see that the new one-year rate is 6.19%, it’s tempting to ask: Is it worth breaking my fixed home loan early? […]
Buying a home is a big step, and knowing how much you can borrow is essential to planning your homeownership journey. While it might seem like a purely financial decision, there are many factors—like market trends and new rules—that can impact how much a bank is willing to lend. Understanding these factors can make it […]
Insights Update: What’s Happening to Interest Rates? The consensus among market analysts and economists is that the Reserve Bank of New Zealand Official Cash Rate (OCR) will drop no later than November of this year, with a significant chance of an earlier reduction. Current market pricing indicates a 100% chance of an OCR cut by […]
Case study: What to do when the bank says ‘No’… The situation… Bank declines couple’s request to continue paying interest-only on a portion of their lending, as they had reached the maximum interest-only period. With the couple facing a significant rise in mortgage repayments after interest rate hikes over the previous 5-years, Threefold helps the […]
Understanding the Changes to Debt to Income Ratios A debt to income (DTI) ratio is a metric used by lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to manage monthly debt payments and repay a mortgage. It is commonly used in many overseas markets, but it a new metric in New Zealand. The DTI is calculated by […]
Refinancing Considerations “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Picture this: you’re lounging on your deck soaking in those last few rays of autumnal sunshine, sipping a freshly brewed coffee and secure in the knowing that your mortgage is working for you, not against you. However, with many Kiwi’s mortgages coming up […]