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The RBNZ once again held the OCR steady at 2.25% on 27 May—but it was a close thing, with the Monetary Policy Committee evenly split between those opting to hold and those wanting to hike by 0.25%. Here's what happened with this week's OCR announcement, and what it means for mortgage rates and borrowers.
With the OCR now sitting below the RBNZ's estimated 'neutral' point of 3.00%, we're officially in stimulatory rate territory—but with global forces throwing a spanner in the works, just how long we stay here remains to be seen. With that said, here's the key OCR dates you need to watch for in 2026.
In this month's investor update — interest rates are on the move, and it's good news for investors. Plus an update on investor wait times and time to sell on Squirrel's secondary market.
New research from Squirrel into what downsizers want from their homes has revealed a major intention-action gap—with a lack of compelling options keeping many in homes they know won't suit their needs as they age. And the opportunity for developers who can get it right is huge.
