Mortgage Interest Rate: Flexible data was reported at 6.800 % pa in 18 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 6.800 % pa for 17 May 2025. Mortgage Interest Rate: Flexible data is updated daily, averaging 8.600 % pa from Feb 2023 (Median) to 18 May 2025, with 837 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8.750 % pa in 31 Jul 2024 and a record low of 6.800 % pa in 18 May 2025. Mortgage Interest Rate: Flexible data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by ANZ Bank New Zealand. The data is categorized under High Frequency Database’s Lending Rates – Table NZ.DL001: Mortgage Interest Rate.

Real interest rate (%) in New Zealand was reported at --1.7229 % in 2018, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. New Zealand - Real interest rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about New Zealand Long Term Interest Rate

• New Zealand Government Bond Yield: 10 Years was reported at 4.58 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.55 % pa in the previous month.
• New Zealand Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 18.90 % pa in Mar 1986 and a record low of 0.46 % pa in Sep 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

CEIC calculates monthly Long Term Interest Rate from daily 10 year Government Bond Yield. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides 10 year Treasury Bond Yield. Long Term Interest Rate prior to March 1985 is sourced directly from Reserve Bank of New Zealand.. The ten-year benchmark for New Zealand Government bonds with a fixed interest coupon paid semi-annually in arrears. The bonds are redeemable at par on maturity.


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• In the latest reports, New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.71 % pa in Jun 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.50 % pa in Jun 2023.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.63 (USD/NZD) in Jun 2023.

The benchmark interest rate in New Zealand was last recorded at 3.25 percent. This dataset provides - New Zealand Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

New Zealand RBNZ Forecast: Offical Cash Rate: 1 Year Ahead data was reported at 3.230 % pa in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.330 % pa for Dec 2024. New Zealand RBNZ Forecast: Offical Cash Rate: 1 Year Ahead data is updated quarterly, averaging 1.870 % pa from Sep 2017 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 31 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.160 % pa in Sep 2023 and a record low of -0.160 % pa in Dec 2020. New Zealand RBNZ Forecast: Offical Cash Rate: 1 Year Ahead data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of New Zealand. The data is categorized under Global Database’s New Zealand – Table NZ.M004: Cash Rate: Forecast: Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Lending interest rate (%) in New Zealand was reported at 0 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. New Zealand - Lending interest rate - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on July of 2025.

Key information about New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate

• New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.71 % pa in Jun 2023, compared with 5.69 % pa in the previous month.
• New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1985 to Jun 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 27.40 % pa in Sep 1985 and a record low of 0.25 % pa in Nov 2020.
• Short Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by CEIC Data.

Bank Accepted Bills yields are 11.10 am market mid-rates.


Related information about New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Government Bond Yield: 10 Years was reported at 4.67 % pa in Jun 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.50 % pa in Jun 2023.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.61 (USD/NZD) in May 2023.

Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand decreased to 4.17 percent in June from 4.18 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Deposit Interest Rate in New Zealand.

Key information about New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate

• New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER: 2005=100: Month Avg: New Zealand) was 93.2 in Jan 2025, compared with the number of 94.5 in the previous month.
• New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate data is updated monthly and averaged 107.2 from Jan 1984 to Jan 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 107.2 in Jul 2014 and a record low of 60.5 in Aug 1984.

CEIC calculates Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base 2005=100. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand provides Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base Oct2014=76.57. CPI is used as a deflator. An increase in REER indicates reduced competitiveness for the reporting economy.


Related information about New Zealand Real Effective Exchange Rate

• In the latest reports, New Zealand Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Bank Accepted Bills: 90 Days was reported at 5.7 % pa in Jun 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: New Zealand: Official Cash Rate) was set at 5.5 % pa in Jun 2023.
• New Zealand Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.6 (USD/NZD) in Jun 2023.

Non-banks and other financial institutions’ assets have grown relatively steadily over the past few years, but revenue has fluctuated considerably. Despite the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), or Te Putea Matua, easing loan-to-value ratio (LVR) lending restrictions from June 2023, major banks still grappled with high LVR lending restrictions and tight lending standards. As a result, households are turning to non-bank lenders for finance. Previously, official cash rates (OCR) were kept low, which curbed non-banks’ expansion. However, to combat inflation, the RBNZ raised the OCR to a rate not seen since October 2008. Consequently, non-bank lenders were able to expand their loan portfolios by increasing their interest expenses and capitalising on higher net interest margins. Revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 6.7% to $1.26 billion over the five years through 2023-24. In the current high-interest rate environment, non-bank lenders have been able to flourish by augmenting their spreads, bolstering their revenue and profit margins. Consequently, revenue is expected to climb by 4.4% in 2023-24 alone. However, additional competition in the industry, brought on by the arrival of fintech powerhouses like Revolut, has constrained further increases in profit margins. Larger non-banks and financiers have used acquisitions as a means to grow their market shares. For example, UDC Finance agreed to purchase the Bank of Queensland's New Zealand assets and loan book in February 2024, and MTF acquired Lending People in January 2023. As interest rates decline, technology will become increasingly vital in maintaining non-bank financial institutions' profitability and competitive edge. Integrating advanced technologies can streamline services, enhance efficiency, increase scalability and improve the precision of financial procedures, proving essential in preserving robust profit margins. Heightened regulatory capital requirements, which are set to continue, will impact registered banks and will provide non-bank lenders with more opportunities to garner a larger slice of the mortgage market. Overall, revenue is forecast to rise at an annualised 0.3% over the five years through 2028-29 to $1.28 billion.

Driven by mortgage lending as their largest revenue stream, New Zealand’s banks maintain robust revenues despite cooling property prices. The RBNZ's rate hikes from 0.25% in 2020 to 4.25% in 2024 boosted mortgage interest income. While foreign investment and tight inventories keep real estate prices afloat, technology upgrades and regulations add cost pressures for major banks, squeezing profit margins. After slow revenue from 2020 to 2022 resulting from low interest rates and reduced mortgage revenue, banks found growth in 2023 and 2024, with heightened interest rates raising mortgage revenue. However, a drop-off is expected in 2025 as rate hikes make themselves felt, the actual volumes of mortgages lower and defaults rise with cost-of-living pressures. Overall, industry revenue has risen at an annualised 1.1% over the past five years and is expected to total $31.1 billion in 2024-25, when revenue will drop by an estimated 29.9%. Beyond mortgages, banks face challenges from shifting agricultural lending and evolving regulations like the Deposit Takers Act and the CoFI legislation. Dairy price volatility, land-use changes and more rigorous oversight have subdued traditional farm loan activity. In response, major banks – ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac – are modernising their operations with machine learning, enhanced cybersecurity, fintech developments and updated banking apps. These initiatives aim to elevate customer engagement and ensure compliance but also increase costs and complexity. Looking ahead, heightened capital requirements will push large banks to raise equity, while open banking regulations spur data-sharing and fintech collaborations. Institutions are accelerating investments in cloud systems and analytics for greater efficiency and resilience. Simultaneously, sustainability commitments grow, driving innovative loan products and improving public trust. Although margins remain tight and interest-rate volatility persists, banks balancing prudent lending with technological and sustainable strategies are poised for a moderate recovery. Industry revenue is projected to climb at an annualised 2.5% through 2029-30, reaching $35.2 billion.

The House Construction industry plays a vital role in New Zealand's economy, meeting a need for home ownership and rental accommodation while stimulating economic growth. A shift in housing preferences towards medium-to-high-density apartments and townhouses, reflecting an escalation in house and land prices and modern lifestyle choices, is constraining the industry’s long-term performance. Changing government policies on first-home buyer grants, mortgage payment taxation and the promotion of social housing also profoundly affect the industry's performance. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry benefited from strong population growth, higher household savings and record-low mortgage rates. Government measures like first-home buyer stimulus, easing loan-to-value (LTV) restrictions and Housing Acceleration Fund (HAF) investments further supported growth. Still, a hike in mortgage interest rates as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand attempted to rein in inflation has choked off housing investment in recent years and slashed new dwelling consents. Given the rollercoaster that homebuilders have been on over the past five years, industry revenue is only expected to edge up at an annualised 0.3%, to $21.0 billion, over the past five years despite contracting by an estimated 2.5% in 2024-25. While some builders thrived during a 2022-23 housing boom, industry profit margins have plummeted in recent years with slumping housing investment. Many builders saw their profit shrink amid climbing input prices and supply chain disruptions, and some builders on fixed-price contracts struggled to absorb the higher input costs. Looking ahead, homebuilders face harsh conditions over the next few years, losing ground to the Multi-Unit Apartment and Townhouse Construction industry. Mounting population pressures support constructing new accommodation, and easing mortgage interest rates will encourage investment in residential building construction and are projected to drive total dwelling consents up by an annualised 2.3%. However, continued growth in house and land prices will drive investment towards medium-to-high-density dwelling options, like duplexes, townhouses, flats and apartments. In light of this, industry revenue is forecast to fall marginally at an annualised 0.2% to $20.9 billion through the end of 2029-30.

The Financial Asset Investing industry's revenue is largely dictated by the performance of domestic and international financial markets. Volatility in global financial markets due to the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict has contributed to a decline in confidence. Industry revenue is expected to fall at an annualised 3.2% over the five years through 2023-24, to total $31.1 billion. This trend includes an anticipated uptick of 0.1% in the current year. Industry revenue has been highly volatile, with sharemarket performance remaining relatively weak due to the pandemic. As a result, profitability has trended downwards. Despite this decline, industry participation has jumped, as asset investing becomes more popular among consumers and businesses, including investments in riskier assets like domestic and international equities. To curb inflation, the RBNZ has repeatedly raised its official cash rate, resulting in a 14-year high in cash rates and a surge in interest rates in New Zealand. Rising interest rates have sparked interest in longer term debt securities due to their higher yield, which is more enticing for investors. This has somewhat offset the decline in industry revenue. Industry revenue is forecast to grow moving forwards. A strong economic recovery following the pandemic and easing global concerns are projected to drive revenue growth, as investors are more eager to take on higher risk. Forecast rate cuts are set to stimulate stock market performance. Instead of longer term debt securities like bonds, investors will start gravitating towards equities as yields gradually decline. Other factors set to drive growth include lower revenue volatility and a rise in industry assets contributing to growing investment returns. Technology will continue to play a key role in the Financial Asset Investing industry. Fintech advancements, like chatbots and robo-advisors, are set to enhance profitability in the coming years by automating tasks and reducing reliance on administrative labour. However, firms will likely face stronger competition for funds from superannuation funds and KiwiSaver schemes. Overall, industry revenue is forecast to grow at an annualised 3.3% over the five years through 2028-29, to reach $36.5 billion.

Interbank Rate in New Zealand increased to 3.30 percent on Thursday July 10 from 3.26 in the previous day. This dataset provides - New Zealand Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.