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ANZ economists see inflation getting back to targeted levels by the middle of 2024 but think there are 'significant risks' that inflation will remain 'too high for too long'
7th Sep 22, 9:10am
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ANZ economists see inflation getting back to targeted levels by the middle of 2024 but think there are 'significant risks' that inflation will remain 'too high for too long'
Beating inflation will likely require a sustained period of higher interest rates and slower economic growth if things like indexing wage growth to the previous year's inflation get entrenched, ANZ economists say
6th Sep 22, 9:38am
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Beating inflation will likely require a sustained period of higher interest rates and slower economic growth if things like indexing wage growth to the previous year's inflation get entrenched, ANZ economists say
David Hargreaves has a dive into the latest monthly mortgage figures, which show a market that has gone from raging hot to freezing cold in a very short space of time
6th Sep 22, 9:00am
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David Hargreaves has a dive into the latest monthly mortgage figures, which show a market that has gone from raging hot to freezing cold in a very short space of time
Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in five years last month
31st Aug 22, 3:28pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show the total stock of mortgage borrowing grew by the smallest amount in five years last month
'It’s the biggest real house price downturn we’ve had since the 1970s'
Kiwibank economists believe that fixed mortgage rates have peaked
RBNZ figures show that housing investors had their smallest share of the mortgage money advanced last month since the data began being collected in 2014
24th Aug 22, 3:39pm
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RBNZ figures show that housing investors had their smallest share of the mortgage money advanced last month since the data began being collected in 2014
RBNZ figures show that fewer than 15,000 mortgages were issued last month - easily a record low for a June since the data began being collected in 2013
26th Jul 22, 3:43pm
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RBNZ figures show that fewer than 15,000 mortgages were issued last month - easily a record low for a June since the data began being collected in 2013
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
14th Jul 22, 11:39am
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Statistics New Zealand says household net worth has fallen for the first time in nearly three years, while Kiwis have been spending nearly every dollar of their income
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
11th Jul 22, 10:57am
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the June quarter did see a rebound in consumer spending, but thanks to inflation, the growth in dollars spent is outpacing the volume of transactions
Latest Reserve Bank figures show that while first home buyers are hanging tough, May saw the lowest total number of mortgages approved for a May - barring the pandemic affected May 2020 month
28th Jun 22, 3:28pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show that while first home buyers are hanging tough, May saw the lowest total number of mortgages approved for a May - barring the pandemic affected May 2020 month
Latest RBNZ lending figures show business borrowing growth is rising as housing borrowing growth is slowing
31st May 22, 3:31pm
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Latest RBNZ lending figures show business borrowing growth is rising as housing borrowing growth is slowing
Latest Reserve Bank figures show the average-sized new mortgage hit a new record high of over $400,000 in April - while far fewer people were scrambling to borrow
26th May 22, 2:06pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show the average-sized new mortgage hit a new record high of over $400,000 in April - while far fewer people were scrambling to borrow
Kiwibank economists see mortgage rates ranging as high as 7.5% even though they don't see the OCR going as high as currently forecast
23rd May 22, 3:03pm
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Kiwibank economists see mortgage rates ranging as high as 7.5% even though they don't see the OCR going as high as currently forecast
Budget 2022/23 - Summary of all spending plans
Institute of International Finance cautions on hidden debt in emerging markets as global debt hits new highs
19th May 22, 12:38pm
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Institute of International Finance cautions on hidden debt in emerging markets as global debt hits new highs
Credit bureau Centrix says business debt demand is starting to rise, suggesting improving business confidence
3rd May 22, 5:00am
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Credit bureau Centrix says business debt demand is starting to rise, suggesting improving business confidence
Latest Reserve Bank figures show net credit growth in the March quarter was the slowest since the third quarter of 2020
28th Apr 22, 3:51pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show net credit growth in the March quarter was the slowest since the third quarter of 2020
The country's banks see potential falls in house prices and inflationary pressures as factors that will continue to dampen demand for mortgages. Tighter lending standards will remain
26th Apr 22, 1:56pm
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The country's banks see potential falls in house prices and inflationary pressures as factors that will continue to dampen demand for mortgages. Tighter lending standards will remain
A closer look at how the interest rates banks use to stress test mortgage applicants are due to rise, and possibly be set by the Reserve Bank
25th Apr 22, 8:30am
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A closer look at how the interest rates banks use to stress test mortgage applicants are due to rise, and possibly be set by the Reserve Bank
Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the March quarter spending was 'especially weak'
11th Apr 22, 1:11pm
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Latest Kiwibank household spending data shows that the March quarter spending was 'especially weak'
Latest Reserve Bank figures show slowing mortgage growth, but business lending is growing at its fastest rate since before the pandemic
31st Mar 22, 4:00pm
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Latest Reserve Bank figures show slowing mortgage growth, but business lending is growing at its fastest rate since before the pandemic
Reserve Bank figures show February mortgage borrowing rose strongly from January's figures, but first home buyers are getting a smaller share of the lending
24th Mar 22, 3:57pm
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Reserve Bank figures show February mortgage borrowing rose strongly from January's figures, but first home buyers are getting a smaller share of the lending
The Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act - the case for a more 'principles-based' approach to affordability requirements
18th Feb 22, 9:34am
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The Credit Contracts & Consumer Finance Act - the case for a more 'principles-based' approach to affordability requirements
Business credit demand drops 7.3% during the December 2021 quarter, fueled by the sectors most beaten up by Covid-19 restrictions
8th Feb 22, 2:06pm
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Business credit demand drops 7.3% during the December 2021 quarter, fueled by the sectors most beaten up by Covid-19 restrictions