# Westpac Rises Rates Amid Rate Hike | Auckland News

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Podcast: [Auckland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/auckland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7853371)
Published: 2026-09-02T16:44:21+00:00
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Westpac’s floating rates are rising as the official cash rate hits 2.75% — a quarter-point jump that’s already baked into fixed-rate deals, leaving most borrowers unaffected. New variable loan customers see a 0.25% hike Monday, while existing ones get it Thursday. Even some savings accounts are affected. Despite the uptick, experts say this is expected and unlikely to trigger a housing market meltdown, with rates still projected to climb over the next few months. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1332ef215bbeaa60

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