I’d say there will definitely be people struggling soon but how much, hard to say. Too early to call it but if I couldn’t handle the current rates I’d be talking to my bank early.
Not sure how much use it would get but i wouldn’t mind catching a train from welly to napier instead of driving
We got a heat pump dryer from trade depot after the first lockdown. Gets daily use and still going strong.
https://tradedepot.co.nz/vogue-breeze-heat-pump-dryer-8kg-white/
It’s made by Midea, one of the largest appliance manufacturers in the world. Trade depot can be a bit sketch, esp with warranty i hear so YMMV.
I get at least half a dozen per week, i forward them all to DIA on 7726
Tbh, I wouldn’t trust the banks to be honest on this one, it would scare away customers.
I saw on interest.co.nz that there are still lots of people on 3-4% who will roll onto ~7% in the next 6 months.
It’s definitely not straight forward doom and gloom but one to watch.