ASB has cut its 18 month fixed term loan rate to 5.39% following cuts by Westpac and BNZ.

All three of the banks' six-month rates are now at 5.99% as they fight to be the bank of choice for mortgages. 

This comes alongside rumours of a foreign buyer ban reversal - with experts saying it could work, but rules need to be more flexible. 

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