In a move that will result in repayment savings of $20 million for more than 35,000 thousand home loan and business
banking customers, Kiwibank today announced it is reducing its variable lending rates by 1% (100bps).
Kiwibank Chief Executive Steve Jurkovich said the cut would reduce the pricing gap between fixed and variable rates,
giving Kiwibank customers greater flexibility, choice and savings – providing an opportunity to pay back their loans
faster, save, or buy local and support New Zealand’s economy.
“The founding vision of Kiwibank was to be a challenger, providing New Zealanders with a real alternative to the big
Australian-owned banks and support the growth and progress of all New Zealanders.
“This reset demonstrates how the largest New Zealand owned bank can, and will, continue to lead the New Zealand
financial services industry by being a better banking alternative that’s committed to being fair and easy for Kiwis, the
businesses they own, and for future generations.”
Mr Jurkovich highlighted that a customer with a $400,000 variable loan would be $100 a fortnight better off.
“Of course, many customers choose a mix of variable and fixed loans, and as a result of today’s reset, they could enjoy
competitive rates and flexibility in an unprecedented way. The new variable rates will also be a good option for first
home buyers who don’t have 20% equity.”
Today’s changes to the variable rate come into effect for existing customers on 29 June and for new customers on 15
June.
Kiwibank customers on variable rates will automatically benefit from the changes. Customers coming off fixed loans and
new customers can take advantage of the lower, flexible rates through Kiwibank’s website – head to www.kiwibank.co.nz/reset