Kiwibank rate changes – variable lending rates decrease 0.25%

14/08/2024

We're decreasing our home loan and business variable lending rates by 0.25%.

Kiwibank Chief Customer Officer – Business, Elliot Smith says: “We’re pleased to respond promptly to today’s changes by the Reserve Bank, allowing us to pass on reduced interest rates to our customers.

“In the current high interest rate environment, we understand that any decrease in lending rates can lead to meaningful savings on loans and mortgages, enhancing affordability and financial flexibility for our customers.”

Home lending

Effective from:

  • Monday 19 August for new customers
  • Monday 2 September for existing customers

Product

Previous rate

New rate

Term loan - Variable

8.50%p.a.

8.25%p.a.

Term loan - Offset variable

8.50%p.a.

8.25%p.a.

Revolving loan

8.55%p.a.

8.30%p.a.

Business lending

Variable business lending rates will decrease by 0.25%. Impacted customers will be notified ahead of their rate changing.

Deposits

Effective from Monday 19 August:

Product

Previous rate

New rate

90 Day Notice Saver

5.35%p.a.

5.10%p.a.

32 Day Notice Saver

4.80%p.a.

4.55%p.a.

 

Previous rate

New rate

Product

Base rate

Bonus rate

Base rate

Bonus rate

Standard Online Call

4.50%p.a.

0.00%p.a.

4.25%p.a.

0.00%p.a.

PIE Online Call

4.50%p.a.

0.00%p.a.

4.25%p.a.

0.00%p.a.

Business Online Call*

4.50%p.a.

0.05%p.a.

4.25%p.a.

0.05%p.a.

*Minimum balance of $2,000

Displayed interest rates are subject to change.