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The Break Fee Journal

Decoding the NZ mortgage market, one article at a time.

4 min readMortgage Strategy

The 'Refix & Maintain' Strategy: How to shave years off your mortgage without feeling it

Interest rates are finally trending down. However, a lower interest rate presents a unique opportunity to drastically shorten your loan term. This strategy is often called 'Refix & Maintain'.

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5 min readMortgage Basics

Why is my calculator result different from the bank's quote?

Let's break down the difference between the Break Fee NZ calculator and how banks actually do the math — in plain English.

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3 min readMortgage Basics

The Bank's Golden Handcuffs: Break Fees Explained in Plain English

Think of a fixed-term mortgage like a long-term contract with a gym or a mobile provider. You promised to stay for three years, and in exchange, they gave you a predictable price.

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