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Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
16th Jul 13, 1:10pm
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Labour accuses PM Key of 'handing loaded gun' to RBNZ on high LVRs speed limit policy; Greens want Key to over-ride RBNZ with first home buyers exemption
Market left dazed and confused after Fed comments surrounding the removal of its US$85 bln/month bond buying programme
16th Jul 13, 9:31am
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Market left dazed and confused after Fed comments surrounding the removal of its US$85 bln/month bond buying programme
Reports suggest the RBNZ may introduce LVR restrictions earlier than expected and these could be more aggressive than first thought
16th Jul 13, 8:32am
Reports suggest the RBNZ may introduce LVR restrictions earlier than expected and these could be more aggressive than first thought
Bankers say RBNZ about to impose 12% speed limit on the share of new mortgage lending coming from high LVR mortgages; exemptions unlikely
15th Jul 13, 12:18pm
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Bankers say RBNZ about to impose 12% speed limit on the share of new mortgage lending coming from high LVR mortgages; exemptions unlikely
Swap rates are increasing due to a lift in hedging activity (households and businesses) and a more positive economic outlook for NZ and US
9th Jul 13, 9:56am
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Swap rates are increasing due to a lift in hedging activity (households and businesses) and a more positive economic outlook for NZ and US
NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
5th Jul 13, 5:10pm
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NZ Bankers' Association says if the RBNZ must use its LVR restriction tool banks need until 2014 to prepare
Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
4th Jul 13, 12:08pm
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Bank CEO says limiting banks' low equity home loans is currently the right answer to tackle overheating Auckland housing
As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
2nd Jul 13, 12:10pm
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As consultation on RBNZ's policy to restrict bank lending to house buyers with little equity winds down, Govt and ASB take their opposition public
Forsyth Barr reviews countries who have implemented LVR restrictions; finds mixed results but encouraging signs for the RBNZ
2nd Jul 13, 9:04am
Forsyth Barr reviews countries who have implemented LVR restrictions; finds mixed results but encouraging signs for the RBNZ
The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
1st Jul 13, 3:28pm
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The RBNZ says it might've used its new macro-prudential tools as far back as 2005, if they'd been around then
RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
27th Jun 13, 11:07am
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RBNZ 'seriously considering' use of new tools on overheating housing market; suggests financial risks may be greater now than in pre-GFC housing boom
Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks
21st Jun 13, 2:47pm
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Home loan affordability worst in nearly 3 years in May as rules are tightened for high LVR lending; mortgage brokers can help negotiating with banks
A major bank pulls back from sub 5% mortgage rate, ends Classic special
PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending
13th Jun 13, 9:26pm
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PM John Key pushing for RBNZ to protect or reduce impact of 'speed limits' on high LVR mortgage lending
TSB Bank launches 'special' 1-year home loan rate, undercutting its rivals' advertised rates; SBS goes to 5.65% for 5 years
12th Jun 13, 4:10pm
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TSB Bank launches 'special' 1-year home loan rate, undercutting its rivals' advertised rates; SBS goes to 5.65% for 5 years
Opinion: Five reasons why I don't think the RBNZ will use LVR restrictions on home loans this year
7th Jun 13, 4:58pm
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Opinion: Five reasons why I don't think the RBNZ will use LVR restrictions on home loans this year
Kiwibank offers 'special limited time' 1-year fixed mortgage rate of 4.89%
Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
6th Jun 13, 4:09pm
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Reserve Bank warns banks to comply with the spirit as well as the letter of the law if it uses its LVR restrictions policy
Standard & Poor's says benefits from RBNZ's macro-prudential tools outweigh risks but no credit rating impacts likely
5th Jun 13, 4:18pm
Standard & Poor's says benefits from RBNZ's macro-prudential tools outweigh risks but no credit rating impacts likely
RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
30th May 13, 4:32pm
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RBNZ seen as keen to 'throw the kitchen sink' at heated housing market and an announcement on LVR limits might be just 'days away' BNZ says
RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
30th May 13, 8:51am
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RBNZ Governor says the central bank will intervene more in currency markets if it sees the opportunity to have a greater influence
Kiwibank on track for record annual profit for second straight year
ANZ records strongest March quarter residential mortgage growth by volume, ASB posts largest percentage increase
29th May 13, 12:30pm
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ANZ records strongest March quarter residential mortgage growth by volume, ASB posts largest percentage increase
ASB offers 4.95% 1-year mortgage rate; Westpac offers 4.94%; Both target borrowers with deposit/equity worth at least 20% of loan
28th May 13, 9:39am
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ASB offers 4.95% 1-year mortgage rate; Westpac offers 4.94%; Both target borrowers with deposit/equity worth at least 20% of loan
ASB retail head Ian Park says ASB's surge in high LVR residential mortgage lending being 'encouraged' by borrowers using KiwiSaver money towards a deposit
27th May 13, 9:29am
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ASB retail head Ian Park says ASB's surge in high LVR residential mortgage lending being 'encouraged' by borrowers using KiwiSaver money towards a deposit