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The Co-operative Bank announces floating rate cut from its already market-leading low, to under 6%. The change is immediate for new customers, but in two weeks for existing ones
14th May 25, 2:43pm
The Co-operative Bank announces floating rate cut from its already market-leading low, to under 6%. The change is immediate for new customers, but in two weeks for existing ones
ICBC cuts both its 6 month and 1 year fixed home loan rates, setting them well below everyone else in a way that is sure to grab attention and add a competitive bite to the mortgage market
13th May 25, 8:48am
ICBC cuts both its 6 month and 1 year fixed home loan rates, setting them well below everyone else in a way that is sure to grab attention and add a competitive bite to the mortgage market
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in March one and two-year fixed mortgage terms were very much back in vogue, while far fewer customers went for floating terms
8th May 25, 3:40pm
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show that in March one and two-year fixed mortgage terms were very much back in vogue, while far fewer customers went for floating terms
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ANZ NZ posts 23% jump in half-year profit, CEO Antonia Watson sees both green shoots and challenges. Almost 40% of home loan borrowers ahead on payments by at least 6 months
8th May 25, 9:57am
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ANZ NZ posts 23% jump in half-year profit, CEO Antonia Watson sees both green shoots and challenges. Almost 40% of home loan borrowers ahead on payments by at least 6 months
New mortgage rate cuts from Kiwibank show the most likely market reductions in May may come in the longer fixed terms
5th May 25, 10:05am
New mortgage rate cuts from Kiwibank show the most likely market reductions in May may come in the longer fixed terms
Latest RBNZ figures show the pile of troubled mortgages grew by 11.5% in the first quarter of this year; meanwhile the pile of mortgages held by investors had its biggest rise in March for nearly four years
1st May 25, 10:26am
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Latest RBNZ figures show the pile of troubled mortgages grew by 11.5% in the first quarter of this year; meanwhile the pile of mortgages held by investors had its biggest rise in March for nearly four years
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Home loan rates are being inched lower in response to competitive pressures and uncertain loan demand. BNZ's latest reductions match other rivals who moved recently, with a little extra cut for an 18 month term
16th Apr 25, 9:50am
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Home loan rates are being inched lower in response to competitive pressures and uncertain loan demand. BNZ's latest reductions match other rivals who moved recently, with a little extra cut for an 18 month term
New Zealand Banking Association says a large proportion of mortgage holders are 'reaping the benefits' of paying down their loan faster
16th Apr 25, 8:41am
New Zealand Banking Association says a large proportion of mortgage holders are 'reaping the benefits' of paying down their loan faster
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New round of retail interest rate cuts starts, and it is savers who will be paying for the reductions in home loan rates. All the influences on wholesale rates are negative
14th Apr 25, 5:30pm
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New round of retail interest rate cuts starts, and it is savers who will be paying for the reductions in home loan rates. All the influences on wholesale rates are negative
SBS Bank joins other banks in cutting its mortgage serviceability test rate
10th Apr 25, 4:59pm
SBS Bank joins other banks in cutting its mortgage serviceability test rate
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Banks quick out of the blocks with cuts to floating home loan rates - and they are also cutting savings account rates
9th Apr 25, 2:06pm
Banks quick out of the blocks with cuts to floating home loan rates - and they are also cutting savings account rates
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show in February, owner occupiers were still overwhelmingly taking up 'short' mortgage commitments - but banks' pushing lower two-year rates was starting to have an impact
7th Apr 25, 3:37pm
Latest monthly RBNZ figures show in February, owner occupiers were still overwhelmingly taking up 'short' mortgage commitments - but banks' pushing lower two-year rates was starting to have an impact
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ANZ NZ cuts mortgage test rate by 15 basis points ahead of next week's Reserve Bank OCR review
2nd Apr 25, 1:56pm
ANZ NZ cuts mortgage test rate by 15 basis points ahead of next week's Reserve Bank OCR review
Latest RBNZ figures show a split between mortgage holders opting to go for floating rates and those pushing out to longer fixed terms
1st Apr 25, 12:20pm
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Latest RBNZ figures show a split between mortgage holders opting to go for floating rates and those pushing out to longer fixed terms
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The home loan market is busy, very busy, as the short-term rollover activity rises. More borrowers are changing banks. But market growth is modest and banks themselves are holding their market share. Churn isn't moving the needle for borrowers
30th Mar 25, 12:42pm
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The home loan market is busy, very busy, as the short-term rollover activity rises. More borrowers are changing banks. But market growth is modest and banks themselves are holding their market share. Churn isn't moving the needle for borrowers