BNZ slashes two-year rate to 3.79%
BNZ has cut its two-year rate for owner-occupiers to a market-leading 3.79%, and has also slashed rates for investors.
Effective this morning, the 3.79% rate is the lowest two-year on offer in the market, alongside HSBC Premier, which is not available through mortgage advisers.
BNZ has also taken the decision to lower its two-year rate for investors to 4.04%. The rate cut indicates investor borrowing below 4% may not be too far away.
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