
The Property Academy Podcast Could a War in the Middle East Push Up Your Mortgage Rate?⎟Ep. 2380
Mar 18, 2026
16:27
War in the Middle East might feel far away ... but it could still affect the interest rate on your mortgage.
In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down what the conflict involving Iran means for global oil prices, inflation, and the future of interest rates in New Zealand.
You’ll learn:
- How the Iranian war impacts the cost of your mortgage
- Could interest rates really rise
- How high the price of petrol could go
This episode explains how the ripple effect could influence the OCR, mortgage rates, and whether fixing your loan for longer terms might start to make more sense.
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