Choose the Interest Rate That Works for You
Fixed Interest Rate
- Ideal if you want stability in your monthly payments.
- Protects you from potential rate increases for a set period (3, 5, or 10 years).
- You’ll know exactly what you’ll pay each month—great for financial planning.
- After the fixed period ends, the loan switches to a variable rate.
- For first-home or holiday-home loans, you can lock in a fixed rate for up to 25 years, ensuring complete predictability.
Note: If market rates drop, the fixed rate won’t adjust.
Variable Interest Rate
- Suitable if you can handle fluctuations in monthly payments.
- Lets you benefit from possible reductions in market interest rates.
- Your instalment may increase or decrease during the loan term.
What Influences Interest Rates?
Rates change based on factors like:
- Central Bank monetary policy
- Inflation and economic growth
- Market supply and demand for money
- Global economic trends and investor expectations
