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Fix Short or Long Your Mortgage | Auckland News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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Summary
If you’re eyeing your home loan and wondering whether to lock in a fixed rate, here’s the crunch: short-term fixes (6 months to 1 year) are cheaper—around 4.75% to just under 5%—but longer fixes (2–5 years) cost more, at 5.39% to 5.69%. The trade-off? Shorter terms save money now but offer less certainty; longer ones give peace of mind at a higher upfront cost. With economists predicting another half-percentage point hike in the cash rate, those one-year rates could soon be more expensive than today’s longer-term options. Historically, shorter fixes saved money—but if rates jump faster than expected, that strategy backfires. Some borrowers split their loans, mixing long and short terms for balance. But beware: back-to-back one-year fixes might end up costing more than a two-year fix if rates surge. It all comes down to your risk tolerance and financial goals. If you’re anxious about rising rates, locking in longer is smart insurance. If you think things will stabilize, flexibility might pay off. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dce29e909e00aa09