John Bolton

The country’s biggest banks ‘dangling the carrot’ via home loan cashbacks ranging from $5,000 to as much as $25,000

The country’s biggest banks ‘dangling the carrot’ via home loan cashbacks ranging from $5,000 to as much as $25,000

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

In our Of Interest podcast, Squirrel's John Bolton explains why the appetite for smaller apartments might be greater than you think

Squirrel Mortgages boosting Wellington presence through acquisition of The Home Loan Shop, as it also unveils referral relationship with financial advisor enable.me & seeks capital

Squirrel Mortgages boosting Wellington presence through acquisition of The Home Loan Shop, as it also unveils referral relationship with financial advisor enable.me & seeks capital

Banks competing for mortgage borrowers via cashback offers, BNZ talks up its offer

Banks competing for mortgage borrowers via cashback offers, BNZ talks up its offer

Mortgage broker John Bolton explains why he thinks mortgage rates are peaking, what's going on in the housing market, and what this means for the broader economy

Mortgage broker John Bolton explains why he thinks mortgage rates are peaking, what's going on in the housing market, and what this means for the broader economy

Banks are offering substantial mortgage 'cashback' rewards of up to $5000, but they may be yours for the asking from other banks too, even if not advertised

Banks are offering substantial mortgage 'cashback' rewards of up to $5000, but they may be yours for the asking from other banks too, even if not advertised

Opinion divided over how much more easily borrowers will be able to access credit under proposed changes to the CCCFA

Opinion divided over how much more easily borrowers will be able to access credit under proposed changes to the CCCFA

Craig Sims, ASB executive and overseer of the ending of the National Bank brand when at ANZ, swaps banking for a vineyard

Craig Sims, ASB executive and overseer of the ending of the National Bank brand when at ANZ, swaps banking for a vineyard

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?

Will changes to credit contracts and consumer finance laws lead to a government-induced credit crunch or protect borrowers from predatory lending?

With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?

With interest rates rising for the first time in a long time, what will this mean for those with mortgages, especially borrowers who haven't experienced rising interest rates before?

Mortgage broker Squirrel unveils home loans requiring a deposit as low as 5% targeted at first home buyers in cities who are on good incomes but can't rely on parental support

Mortgage broker Squirrel unveils home loans requiring a deposit as low as 5% targeted at first home buyers in cities who are on good incomes but can't rely on parental support

Gareth Vaughan looks at the slow burn that is the New Zealand peer to peer lending sector and ponders whether the one time hot new thing in financial services can be considered a flop

Gareth Vaughan looks at the slow burn that is the New Zealand peer to peer lending sector and ponders whether the one time hot new thing in financial services can be considered a flop

Gareth Vaughan on a looming US bank collapse, Melbourne hotspot residents try to avoid new lockdown, Duncan Garner & the COVID-19 refugee crisis, the next housing boom & more

Gareth Vaughan on a looming US bank collapse, Melbourne hotspot residents try to avoid new lockdown, Duncan Garner & the COVID-19 refugee crisis, the next housing boom & more

Squirrel's John Bolton shares his thoughts on some of the supply and demand issues - and opportunities - in the post-lockdown housing market

Squirrel's John Bolton shares his thoughts on some of the supply and demand issues - and opportunities - in the post-lockdown housing market

The country's first and largest licensed peer to peer lender is pulling out of the P2P market in favour of all wholesale funding of its lending activities; competitor Squirrel is expanding its retail offering

The country's first and largest licensed peer to peer lender is pulling out of the P2P market in favour of all wholesale funding of its lending activities; competitor Squirrel is expanding its retail offering

Jury out over whether the RBNZ will loosen loan-to-value ratio restrictions on Wednesday, with some observers raising doubts over whether an easing would have much of an effect

Jury out over whether the RBNZ will loosen loan-to-value ratio restrictions on Wednesday, with some observers raising doubts over whether an easing would have much of an effect

Competitors and regulators weigh in on Harmoney founder Neil Roberts' view that there's no viable peer-to-peer lending model in New Zealand under existing laws

Competitors and regulators weigh in on Harmoney founder Neil Roberts' view that there's no viable peer-to-peer lending model in New Zealand under existing laws

Almost five years after peer to peer lending launched in New Zealand, making money remains a challenge for most of the licensed lenders

Almost five years after peer to peer lending launched in New Zealand, making money remains a challenge for most of the licensed lenders

P2P lender Squirrel Money has reported smaller losses after significantly reducing its marketing spend

P2P lender Squirrel Money has reported smaller losses after significantly reducing its marketing spend

Reserve Bank proposals to increase bank capital requirements seen creating residential mortgage market opportunity for non-bank lenders

Reserve Bank proposals to increase bank capital requirements seen creating residential mortgage market opportunity for non-bank lenders

With future interest rate cuts on the cards is paying a break fee to terminate your fixed term mortgage a good option?

With future interest rate cuts on the cards is paying a break fee to terminate your fixed term mortgage a good option?

The capacity of home loan borrowers to borrow has dropped by about 20% over the past couple of years, mortgage brokers estimate

The capacity of home loan borrowers to borrow has dropped by about 20% over the past couple of years, mortgage brokers estimate

Five banks & five mortgage borrowing calculators, so how much would each lend interest.co.nz's fictional borrowers? Between $320,000 and $866,000, apparently

Five banks & five mortgage borrowing calculators, so how much would each lend interest.co.nz's fictional borrowers? Between $320,000 and $866,000, apparently

Squirrel Mortgages' John Bolton sees prices remaining relatively stable in the overall housing market but says new developments could come under price pressure

Squirrel Mortgages' John Bolton sees prices remaining relatively stable in the overall housing market but says new developments could come under price pressure

Gareth Vaughan conducts a stocktake on just how involved retail investors are in NZ peer-to-peer lending, checking to see if banks are in danger of being disintermediated

Gareth Vaughan conducts a stocktake on just how involved retail investors are in NZ peer-to-peer lending, checking to see if banks are in danger of being disintermediated