Macroprudential tools
RBNZ decides to further extend the exemption from LVR rules for newly constructed homes to assist in creation of new housing stock
5th Sep 16, 3:25pm
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RBNZ decides to further extend the exemption from LVR rules for newly constructed homes to assist in creation of new housing stock
Major international report on the effectiveness of macro-prudential tools says the evidence 'remains tentative'
1st Sep 16, 9:55am
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Major international report on the effectiveness of macro-prudential tools says the evidence 'remains tentative'
Increasing use of interest-only loans in NZ could be 'particularly problematic' if house prices fall, S&P says
25th Aug 16, 9:59am
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Increasing use of interest-only loans in NZ could be 'particularly problematic' if house prices fall, S&P says
S&P increases capital risk weightings for NZ banks due to increased risk of 'sharp correction in property prices'
23rd Aug 16, 7:51pm
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S&P increases capital risk weightings for NZ banks due to increased risk of 'sharp correction in property prices'
NZ Bankers' Association completes about face on 'weak tool with low welfare gains', but is wary of RBNZ move towards debt-to-income ratio limits & making banks hold more capital against housing loans
12th Aug 16, 1:21pm
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NZ Bankers' Association completes about face on 'weak tool with low welfare gains', but is wary of RBNZ move towards debt-to-income ratio limits & making banks hold more capital against housing loans
The economic indicators and ASB's economists suggest the housing market is not going to correct sharply, ASB CEO Barbara Chapman says
12th Aug 16, 5:01am
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The economic indicators and ASB's economists suggest the housing market is not going to correct sharply, ASB CEO Barbara Chapman says
RBNZ's Wheeler expects banks to pass on most of OCR cut; says RBNZ will send debt to income multiple limit plan to English in next week or two, but unlikely to be introduced this year; says migration putting downward pressure on wages
11th Aug 16, 11:11am
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RBNZ's Wheeler expects banks to pass on most of OCR cut; says RBNZ will send debt to income multiple limit plan to English in next week or two, but unlikely to be introduced this year; says migration putting downward pressure on wages
RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of just 1.65% in two years time - still well below the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%
2nd Aug 16, 3:14pm
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RBNZ Survey of expectations shows anticipated inflation of just 1.65% in two years time - still well below the RBNZ's explicit target of 2%
Gareth Kiernan says the third attempt to restrain the housing market with LVR restrictions may slash house sales by at least 15%, but probably only temporarily in Auckland
2nd Aug 16, 2:29pm
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Gareth Kiernan says the third attempt to restrain the housing market with LVR restrictions may slash house sales by at least 15%, but probably only temporarily in Auckland
QV figures show Auckland now just short of $1 million average house price; national average ticks over $600k
2nd Aug 16, 12:00pm
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QV figures show Auckland now just short of $1 million average house price; national average ticks over $600k
BNZ says a survey showing a massive online spike in post 'Brexit' British retail purchases by Kiwis after the pound plunged shows that NZ 'is particularly adept at importing global deflation'
1st Aug 16, 1:34pm
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BNZ says a survey showing a massive online spike in post 'Brexit' British retail purchases by Kiwis after the pound plunged shows that NZ 'is particularly adept at importing global deflation'
Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
25th Jul 16, 4:21pm
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Kiwibank economists are now picking the Reserve Bank will have to drop the Official Cash Rate to as low as 1.5%
ANZ CEO David Hisco and The Co-operative Bank CEO Bruce McLachlan say the RBNZ should hit residential property investors harder than it's proposing to
21st Jul 16, 12:02pm
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ANZ CEO David Hisco and The Co-operative Bank CEO Bruce McLachlan say the RBNZ should hit residential property investors harder than it's proposing to
ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
20th Jul 16, 4:24pm
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ANZ, ASB and Westpac have now pulled the shutters down now on lending to investors over 60% LVR ahead of introduction of new RBNZ rules
The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
20th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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The Reserve Bank's decision to bring forward implementation of the new round of LVR restrictions gives it the edge over the Government in the game of chess that the two parties are playing
Gareth Vaughan looks at why even the Third Coming of the RBNZ's high-LVR restrictions on home loans is merely fiddling around the fringes of the housing bubble
20th Jul 16, 12:00pm
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Gareth Vaughan looks at why even the Third Coming of the RBNZ's high-LVR restrictions on home loans is merely fiddling around the fringes of the housing bubble
RBNZ acts to urgently tighten lending to investors; proposes 60% LVR limit for rental property investors nation-wide from Sept 1; also plans to tighten LVR lending above 80% for other borrowers
19th Jul 16, 9:14am
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RBNZ acts to urgently tighten lending to investors; proposes 60% LVR limit for rental property investors nation-wide from Sept 1; also plans to tighten LVR lending above 80% for other borrowers
BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
18th Jul 16, 4:51pm
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BNZ economists see the central bank cutting interest rates next month and needing to signal another cut after that
Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
14th Jul 16, 3:27pm
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Reserve Bank to issue an updated 'economic assessment' next week; market will speculate that a cut to interest rates is coming in August
Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
14th Jul 16, 12:06pm
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Labour Party leader releases new interactive 'housing map' showing people 'how the crisis is affecting their neighbourhood'; Govt says it's riddled with errors
John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
12th Jul 16, 8:16am
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John Key and friends are the people to sort out the housing market - and they should stop making excuses and hiding behind the Reserve Bank
Property Institute questions the wisdom of the Reserve Bank signalling its intention to restrict loans to residential property investors so far ahead of introducing any changes
8th Jul 16, 11:20am
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Property Institute questions the wisdom of the Reserve Bank signalling its intention to restrict loans to residential property investors so far ahead of introducing any changes
Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
7th Jul 16, 5:39pm
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Reserve Bank Deputy Governor sees tighter LVR rules for housing investors being introduced before end of year; debt to income ratios 'might also have a role'; banks may be asked to hold more capital
What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
6th Jul 16, 2:50pm
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What might be termed 'Round 3' of the Reserve Bank's macro-prudential battle with the blazing housing market kicks off in earnest Thursday night. David Hargreaves has a look at the possibilities
Key says expects RBNZ to take extra measures to limit lending to rental property investors in Auckland and other high growth areas; RBNZ to speak on Thursday on housing market and Macro-Prudential policy
5th Jul 16, 2:33pm
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Key says expects RBNZ to take extra measures to limit lending to rental property investors in Auckland and other high growth areas; RBNZ to speak on Thursday on housing market and Macro-Prudential policy