WestpacTrust is the New Zealand division of Westpac Banking Corporation, which is incorporated in New South Wales,
Australia
24 May 2000
WESTPACTRUST CHANGES INTEREST RATES ON HOME LOANS
WestpacTrust is increasing its floating rate for home loans by 0.7% per annum to 8.8% per annum in response to increases
in the Official Cash Rate of 0.75% by the Reserve Bank in the last month.
The new rate will be effective from 25 May 2000 for new customers.
WestpacTrust general manager retail Ross Aitken said: “The last two increases in the OCR have pushed up wholesale
interest rates significantly in the last month. However, customers have a range of simple options that can significantly
reduce the long term cost of their home loans, saving them up to 40% on their interest costs, which WestpacTrust is
currently promoting.”
ENDS
For further information, please call:
Jane Anderson
WestpacTrust Public Relations Manager
04 498 1657
025 502 325