Mortgage Rates Predicted to Decline in 2025
Economic Forecasts Indicate Marginal Decrease
According to economic forecasts, mortgage rates in New Zealand are expected to experience a slight reduction in 2025. ANZ currently predicts a decline in the 1-year interest rate to 57% by March 2025, followed by a further drop to under 55% by year-end.
ASB Economic Team Forecast
The ASB Economic team anticipates that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) will reach a peak of 5.50%. This forecast, combined with assumptions about bank funding costs, has led the team to predict a moderate dip in mortgage rates.
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