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Kiwibank Rate Changes – Variable Lending Rates Decreasing 0.25%

Kiwibank is decreasing its 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 lending
  • Monday 2 September for existing lending
ProductPrevious RateNew Rate
Term loan - Variable8.50%8.25%
Term loan – Offset variable8.50%8.25%
Revolving loan8.55%8.30%

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:

ProductPrevious RateNew Rate
90 Day Notice Saver5.35%5.10%
32 Day Notice Saver4.80%4.55%
ProductPreviousNew
Base rateBonus rateBase rateBonus rate
Standard Online Call4.50%0.00%4.25%0.00%
PIE Online Call4.50%0.00%4.25%0.00%
Business Online Call*4.50%0.05%4.25%0.05%

*Minimum balance of $2,000

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