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Why are fixed-rate mortgages rising in Switzerland despite a zero interest rate?

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The Swiss National Bank’s zero-percent interest rate, in place since June 2025, means mortgages should be very cheap. And yet, 10-year fixed-rate mortgage rates have increased. How can this be explained?

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Why are fixed-rate mortgages rising in Switzerland despite a zero interest rate?

The Swiss National Bank’s zero-percent interest rate, in place since June 2025, means mortgages should be very cheap. And yet, 10-year fixed-rate mortgage rates have increased. How can this be explained?

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The Local - Ch broke the news in Switzerland on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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