ANZ has recently made significant reductions in its fixed mortgage rates for both owner-occupiers and investors, just ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming monetary policy announcement. The bank has lowered its fixed rates by up to 0.40 percentage points for owner-occupiers and up to 0.45 percentage points for investors. This move positions ANZ as the most competitive among the big four banks for one- and two-year fixed home loans for owner-occupiers.
These rate adjustments come amidst a trend where various lenders are cutting their rates. BOQ and Police Bank, for instance, have introduced sub-5% fixed offers, with rates as low as 4.99%, making them the lowest non-green loan rates available. NAB and Macquarie Bank have also joined the rate-cutting trend, making changes to their fixed rates in recent weeks.

According to Canstar data insights director Sally Tindall, the fixed rate mortgage market is gaining momentum, with significant cuts from both major and smaller lenders. ANZ’s move to offer the lowest one- and two-year fixed rates among the big four banks is strategic, especially with potential cash rate cuts on the horizon. The bank aims to attract new customers by providing competitive fixed rates, possibly in anticipation of further rate cuts.

While a fixed rate of 5.39% may not immediately grab attention from variable rate borrowers awaiting cash rate adjustments, a rate below 5% could be a tipping point for some borrowers. Tindall highlights the psychological impact of rates starting with a ‘four’, which could sway borrowers to opt for fixed rates despite potentially missing out on future cuts in the variable rate term.
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