Mortgages
Westpac NZ posts 24% rise in interim profit to NZ$333 mln with net interest margins up 6 basis points
3rd May 12, 11:03am
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Westpac NZ posts 24% rise in interim profit to NZ$333 mln with net interest margins up 6 basis points
ANZ posts 13% rise in underlying interim profit to NZ$684 mln, says lending volumes subdued as households and businesses continue deleveraging
2nd May 12, 10:13am
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ANZ posts 13% rise in underlying interim profit to NZ$684 mln, says lending volumes subdued as households and businesses continue deleveraging
The RBNZ's monetary policy power will work this time as more borrowers lock in floating rates, English says; Not worried yet about Auckland property market
30th Apr 12, 8:59am
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The RBNZ's monetary policy power will work this time as more borrowers lock in floating rates, English says; Not worried yet about Auckland property market
Floating mortgage rates now look more attractive than fixed following RBNZ rate comments, Westpac says in about turn from March
27th Apr 12, 12:05pm
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Floating mortgage rates now look more attractive than fixed following RBNZ rate comments, Westpac says in about turn from March
Kiwibank offers 4.99% 1-year home loan rate for limited time to customers with at least 30% equity in their home
26th Apr 12, 10:43am
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Kiwibank offers 4.99% 1-year home loan rate for limited time to customers with at least 30% equity in their home
Can you afford that first home? In today's Take Five Amanda Morrall looks at some cool tools and calculators to help with the decision
18th Apr 12, 12:52pm
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Can you afford that first home? In today's Take Five Amanda Morrall looks at some cool tools and calculators to help with the decision
ASB becomes the third NZ bank to issue covered bonds in Switzerland so far this year, borrowing CHF200 mln
16th Apr 12, 3:50pm
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ASB becomes the third NZ bank to issue covered bonds in Switzerland so far this year, borrowing CHF200 mln
Amanda mulls over five reasons to buy a house in over-priced Auckland. Your view, should she or shouldn't she?
13th Apr 12, 11:18am
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Amanda mulls over five reasons to buy a house in over-priced Auckland. Your view, should she or shouldn't she?
BusinessDesk: Blue Chip salesperson gets 7 months home detention for NZ$1.47 million of mortgage fraud
12th Apr 12, 12:08pm
BusinessDesk: Blue Chip salesperson gets 7 months home detention for NZ$1.47 million of mortgage fraud
Weekly home loan approvals reach NZ$1.3 bln, the highest value for 3yrs with volumes at highest level in almost 3yrs, Reserve Bank data shows
5th Apr 12, 4:26pm
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Weekly home loan approvals reach NZ$1.3 bln, the highest value for 3yrs with volumes at highest level in almost 3yrs, Reserve Bank data shows
PropertyIQ's residential property valuation service wins over some banks and some valuers with its 'independent' approach
28th Mar 12, 4:09pm
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PropertyIQ's residential property valuation service wins over some banks and some valuers with its 'independent' approach
Kiwibank has the largest mortgage market share percentage growth in 2011; ANZ NZ adds the most volume
28th Mar 12, 1:05pm
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Kiwibank has the largest mortgage market share percentage growth in 2011; ANZ NZ adds the most volume
Weekly home loan approvals top 7k for 1st time since September 2009 and reach highest value - NZ$1.165 bln - since April 2009
22nd Mar 12, 4:02pm
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Weekly home loan approvals top 7k for 1st time since September 2009 and reach highest value - NZ$1.165 bln - since April 2009
ANZ NZ economists wade into fixed v floating mortgage debate, suggest a good option is spliting your mortgage into three or four tranches
21st Mar 12, 12:57pm
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ANZ NZ economists wade into fixed v floating mortgage debate, suggest a good option is spliting your mortgage into three or four tranches
February-March jump in bankruptcies, liquidations and no asset procedures could be start of GFC related increase in insolvencies
19th Mar 12, 4:35pm
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February-March jump in bankruptcies, liquidations and no asset procedures could be start of GFC related increase in insolvencies
HSBC says it's not quitting New Zealand, says Financial Times story claiming it may was 'a case of mis-reporting'
14th Mar 12, 5:20pm
HSBC says it's not quitting New Zealand, says Financial Times story claiming it may was 'a case of mis-reporting'
Banking Ombudsman issues guide on mortgagee sales urging customers to talk to their bank early before the situation becomes irreversible
13th Mar 12, 10:17am
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Banking Ombudsman issues guide on mortgagee sales urging customers to talk to their bank early before the situation becomes irreversible
The Reserve Bank says banks cutting fixed-term mortgage rates suggests they have comfort around funding cost pressures
9th Mar 12, 4:15pm
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The Reserve Bank says banks cutting fixed-term mortgage rates suggests they have comfort around funding cost pressures
TSB Bank trims 3, 4, and 5 year advertised home loan rates by 15, 10 and 35 basis points, respectively
7th Mar 12, 12:56pm
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TSB Bank trims 3, 4, and 5 year advertised home loan rates by 15, 10 and 35 basis points, respectively
Mortgage applications reach highest levels in 7 years with Generation Y leading the way, credit bureau Veda says
6th Mar 12, 1:54pm
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Mortgage applications reach highest levels in 7 years with Generation Y leading the way, credit bureau Veda says
Westpac economist says it's time to fix mortgages before interest rates go up; says 2 to 4 year fixed mortgages offer best value
2nd Mar 12, 9:11am
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Westpac economist says it's time to fix mortgages before interest rates go up; says 2 to 4 year fixed mortgages offer best value
ASB home loans with loan to valuation ratios above 80% jump NZ$667 mln in one quarter
29th Feb 12, 4:05pm
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ASB home loans with loan to valuation ratios above 80% jump NZ$667 mln in one quarter
David Chaston reviews eleven useful tools that can help get you out from under a debt burden
25th Feb 12, 11:14am
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David Chaston reviews eleven useful tools that can help get you out from under a debt burden
Kiwibank offers 5.39% 'special, limited time' six month fixed-term home loan rate, undercutting rivals
23rd Feb 12, 3:40pm
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Kiwibank offers 5.39% 'special, limited time' six month fixed-term home loan rate, undercutting rivals
Kiwibank half-year profit almost trebles to NZ$37.9 mln with impairments down and net interest income up
23rd Feb 12, 10:37am
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Kiwibank half-year profit almost trebles to NZ$37.9 mln with impairments down and net interest income up