Mortgage rates
A variety of politicians and industry leaders have quickly responded to the first rise of interest rates in nearly four years
13th Mar 14, 9:33am
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A variety of politicians and industry leaders have quickly responded to the first rise of interest rates in nearly four years
Reserve Bank increases official interest rates for the first time since 2010
ASB economists say effect of LVRs on house prices likely to be at low end of RBNZ estimates
5th Mar 14, 2:27pm
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ASB economists say effect of LVRs on house prices likely to be at low end of RBNZ estimates
A review of the things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Fonterra raises payout, more migrants, bigger trade surplus, popular Govt bonds
27th Feb 14, 4:00pm
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A review of the things you need to know before you go home on Thursday; Fonterra raises payout, more migrants, bigger trade surplus, popular Govt bonds
A review of the things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Power politics, power stress, ANZ ups mortgage rates, mortgage approvals soft, currency stable
26th Feb 14, 4:00pm
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A review of the things you need to know before you go home on Wednesday; Power politics, power stress, ANZ ups mortgage rates, mortgage approvals soft, currency stable
Home loan affordability improves as prices fall after the RBNZ imposes LVR limits
25th Feb 14, 2:48pm
Home loan affordability improves as prices fall after the RBNZ imposes LVR limits
Home loan affordability improves in Auckland as prices fall, deteriorates in most of the rest of the country
29th Jan 14, 10:32am
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Home loan affordability improves in Auckland as prices fall, deteriorates in most of the rest of the country
Opinion: The RBNZ could do itself favours with a trade-off between a higher OCR and removal of LVR 'speed limits'
28th Jan 14, 4:11pm
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Opinion: The RBNZ could do itself favours with a trade-off between a higher OCR and removal of LVR 'speed limits'
Home loan affordability worst since August 2010, deteriorates in most cities as pressure builds nationally
20th Dec 13, 3:19pm
Home loan affordability worst since August 2010, deteriorates in most cities as pressure builds nationally
Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
18th Dec 13, 9:59am
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Opinion: Next year is likely to be a ripper for the economy, but just how good? Here is an attempt at some specifics
BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
13th Dec 13, 12:10pm
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BNZ chief economist sees higher house prices, more people in employment, good wage rises, and stronger company profits
Home loan affordability worsens in first month of LVR limit; banks much more selective on loan deals
26th Nov 13, 9:19am
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Home loan affordability worsens in first month of LVR limit; banks much more selective on loan deals
ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
25th Nov 13, 4:15pm
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ANZ economists see possibility of Reserve Bank lifting official interest rates early
BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
21st Nov 13, 9:05am
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BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander believes some home owners might be complacent about how far interest rates are set to rise
Kiwibank cuts 2yr <80% LVR mortgage rate to 5.65%, withdraws its market-leading 3yr special
29th Oct 13, 8:59am
Kiwibank cuts 2yr <80% LVR mortgage rate to 5.65%, withdraws its market-leading 3yr special
Home loan affordability worsens ahead of LVR limits; 'which is creating opportunities for some'
23rd Oct 13, 11:59am
Home loan affordability worsens ahead of LVR limits; 'which is creating opportunities for some'
Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
14th Oct 13, 5:14pm
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Opinion: The latest house sales figures looked great, but the RBNZ's 'speed limits' are lurking
The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
14th Oct 13, 4:14pm
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The annual rate of inflation might officially double this week, but that's not seen as a problem
BNZ economists question whether the recent 'rebalancing' of our economy has been enough as we prepare for the end of 'cheap money'
4th Oct 13, 11:02am
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BNZ economists question whether the recent 'rebalancing' of our economy has been enough as we prepare for the end of 'cheap money'
Home loan affordability dips in August on higher house prices; negotiating with banks gets tougher especially for first home buyers
26th Sep 13, 12:02pm
Home loan affordability dips in August on higher house prices; negotiating with banks gets tougher especially for first home buyers
Westpac economists change tack and now say the housing market will dampen in the short term due to higher interest rates
17th Sep 13, 10:40am
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Westpac economists change tack and now say the housing market will dampen in the short term due to higher interest rates
Home loan affordability improves as loan limits kick in; banks favour loans <80% LVR, penalise loans >80% LVR
26th Aug 13, 3:34pm
Home loan affordability improves as loan limits kick in; banks favour loans <80% LVR, penalise loans >80% LVR
Wholesale swap rate reactions to the RBNZ statement suggests we may be in for another round of fixed mortgage rate rises
26th Jul 13, 9:14am
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Wholesale swap rate reactions to the RBNZ statement suggests we may be in for another round of fixed mortgage rate rises
Home loan affordability worsens as loan limits near; banks tighten decision making; expert advice now more important
19th Jul 13, 11:42am
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Home loan affordability worsens as loan limits near; banks tighten decision making; expert advice now more important
Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks
21st Jun 13, 2:47pm
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Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks