Updated March 2026
Mortgage Interest Rate in New Zealand (2026)
6.80%
Ranked #67 of 168 • Global avg 9.99%
The average mortgage interest rate in New Zealand is currently 6.80%, below the global average of 9.99% across the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants.
Among the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants, New Zealand ranks #67 for mortgage rate — near the bottom of the global ranking.
For buyers, a 6.80% rate means roughly $6,800 in interest per year on a $100,000 mortgage, before principal.
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Where New Zealand ranks globally
#1Afghanistan
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#2Cuba
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#3Iran
0.00%
#4North Korea
0.00%
#5South Sudan
0.00%
#6Syria
0.00%
#7Yemen
0.00%
#8Japan
1.40%
#9Taiwan
2.20%
#10Switzerland
2.30%
#11Bulgaria
3.00%
#12Croatia
3.60%
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