Mortgages
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HSBC stops accepting new New Zealand retail banking customers, tells existing customers to 'start engaging with other financial services providers'
13th Jun 23, 2:47pm
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HSBC stops accepting new New Zealand retail banking customers, tells existing customers to 'start engaging with other financial services providers'
Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
9th Jun 23, 12:43pm
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Roy Morgan says the number of New Zealanders worried about interest rates has risen as they've risen
BNZ economists say if they are right about the housing market having bottomed then prices will be levelling out around 20% above pre-pandemic levels
7th Jun 23, 10:51am
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BNZ economists say if they are right about the housing market having bottomed then prices will be levelling out around 20% above pre-pandemic levels
A new data series from the Reserve Bank shows that preferences for duration of fixed term loans have shifted rapidly during the past two years based on what is on offer at the time
7th Jun 23, 9:17am
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A new data series from the Reserve Bank shows that preferences for duration of fixed term loans have shifted rapidly during the past two years based on what is on offer at the time
During the past 20 years only the post-global financial crisis period saw slower starts to the year for the mortgage market, Reserve Bank data shows
5th Jun 23, 6:01am
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During the past 20 years only the post-global financial crisis period saw slower starts to the year for the mortgage market, Reserve Bank data shows
ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
2nd Jun 23, 10:38am
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ASB pushes up some key fixed home loan rates well above its main rivals as both wholesale and term deposit rates raise, a warning signal that mortgage rates have more upside
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by 3.2% over the past 12 months, which is the slowest rate of annual growth since late 2012
31st May 23, 3:55pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by 3.2% over the past 12 months, which is the slowest rate of annual growth since late 2012
Annual lending at SBS Bank's Finance Now surges, with car loans leading the way
31st May 23, 9:48am
Annual lending at SBS Bank's Finance Now surges, with car loans leading the way
Banks to be allowed to do a bit more high LVR lending from June 1, RBNZ says
Reserve Bank figures show the near-moribund mortgage market is being propped up by first-timers as April lending figures continue to reflect the sagging house prices
25th May 23, 12:08pm
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Reserve Bank figures show the near-moribund mortgage market is being propped up by first-timers as April lending figures continue to reflect the sagging house prices
The Reserve Bank is now indicating it thinks the falls in house prices will slow during this year and will be about finished by the start of next year
24th May 23, 4:11pm
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The Reserve Bank is now indicating it thinks the falls in house prices will slow during this year and will be about finished by the start of next year
Benje Patterson argues banks’ narrow focus on short-term profitability has set some households up to fail
24th May 23, 10:00am
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Benje Patterson argues banks’ narrow focus on short-term profitability has set some households up to fail
Banks offering cash to borrowers taking out house insurance with, and sometimes without, their home loans
20th May 23, 9:17am
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Banks offering cash to borrowers taking out house insurance with, and sometimes without, their home loans
Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's new mortgage borrowers stretching themselves much less than has been seen in recent years in regards to the amount of debt they're taking on relative to income
19th May 23, 7:44am
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Latest RBNZ figures show NZ's new mortgage borrowers stretching themselves much less than has been seen in recent years in regards to the amount of debt they're taking on relative to income
Surging inbound migration seen adding demand to the New Zealand economy, with Westpac economists now forecasting a net gain of 100,000 migrants this year
16th May 23, 5:00am
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Surging inbound migration seen adding demand to the New Zealand economy, with Westpac economists now forecasting a net gain of 100,000 migrants this year
ANZ economists say latest sales figures are consistent with a housing market that's nearing a turn, while the increased demand for housing from migration is likely to put upward pressure on prices
15th May 23, 10:55am
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ANZ economists say latest sales figures are consistent with a housing market that's nearing a turn, while the increased demand for housing from migration is likely to put upward pressure on prices
Gareth Vaughan argues borrowers who bought their first home in 2020-21 face being let down by the system
13th May 23, 10:01am
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Gareth Vaughan argues borrowers who bought their first home in 2020-21 face being let down by the system
David Hargreaves looks at some issues that need tackling ahead of the next housing boom, because yes, there will be another
12th May 23, 5:00am
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David Hargreaves looks at some issues that need tackling ahead of the next housing boom, because yes, there will be another
ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
9th May 23, 5:57pm
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ANZ Banking Group CEO Shayne Elliott says Australia's mortgage and deposit markets more competitive than NZ in rising interest rate environment
Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath tells home buyers who bought for the long-term at house price peaks to hang in there
9th May 23, 11:16am
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Westpac NZ CEO Catherine McGrath tells home buyers who bought for the long-term at house price peaks to hang in there
ANZ NZ boss runs through a range of options for struggling home loan borrowers before the 'last resort' of a mortgagee sale
8th May 23, 1:49pm
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ANZ NZ boss runs through a range of options for struggling home loan borrowers before the 'last resort' of a mortgagee sale
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Half-year profit drops for Westpac NZ as bank warns of worsening economic outlook
8th May 23, 10:15am
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Half-year profit drops for Westpac NZ as bank warns of worsening economic outlook
Squirrel Mortgages CEO David Cunningham suggests OCR won't go any higher
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ANZ NZ's half-year profit falls despite strong rise in income, led by net interest income, and lower expenses
5th May 23, 10:05am
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ANZ NZ's half-year profit falls despite strong rise in income, led by net interest income, and lower expenses
Reserve Bank concedes that about 25% of outstanding mortgages were stress-tested by banks at lower interest rates than prevail now
4th May 23, 11:54am
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Reserve Bank concedes that about 25% of outstanding mortgages were stress-tested by banks at lower interest rates than prevail now