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Nearly 40% of property owners face mortgage rate resets in the next six months

What the Reserve Bank's split decision means for your household budget.

Kelvin Davidson
Last updated: 5 June 2026 | 4 min read
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The Reserve Bank's recent split decision suggests an OCR rise is still likely in July, impacting the nearly 40% of property owners facing mortgage rate resets within the next six months.

To manage rising costs, many borrowers are now shifting from shorter 6-12 month fixes to two-year rates for more stability. While a massive, sudden spike in rates seems unlikely, homeowners must now adjust to a period of higher mortgage costs after years of falls.

A split decision at headquarters

What this means for your back pocket

The six-month countdown

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Kelvin Davidson Kelvin Davidson
Chief Property Economist, Cotality