01/11/2026
A few people have told us they're waiting until after the 7th to do anything with their lending. Fair enough. Nobody wants to move the week before the rules might.
While the Reserve Bank independently sets the OCR, government policy can influence the wider economic environment and, indirectly, interest rates.
But the election doesn't mean you need to put your lending plans on hold. There are still plenty of factors to consider when looking at your lending options that aren't directly influenced by government policy, like your income, deposit, current lending arrangements, and when your fixed term is due to expire.
If you were planning to look at your options this spring, there's no reason you can't start laying the groundwork now. One chat won’t hurt.