Banking and financeNational house prices up againNational house prices rose $17,475 last month to reach a $425k median. But are falling sales numbers a sign that new loan rules are starting to bite? (with new infographic)10 Dec 10:30 PM
Banking and financeBuilders welcome loan backdownThe construction sector has welcomed the Reserve Bank's decision to exempt new home builds from low deposit loan restrictions, but one economist has warned of the dangers of watering down the policy.10 Dec 01:15 AM
Banking and financeHome loan queries diveRules slash number of low-deposit mortgages but house buyers still encouraged to ask.09 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan curbs boost for mortgage brokersReserve Bank home-loan cooling measures have driven business into mortgage brokers' hands, says Jeff Royle.09 Dec 04:30 PM
Banking and financeWestpac 'splits rates' for borrowersWestpac has today split its mortgage rates depending on whether the borrower has more or less than 20 per cent equity.08 Dec 09:59 PM
Banking and financeAuckland house prices' hot NovemberAuckland house prices rose at the rate of $677 a day in November, based on the average price increase from October to November.03 Dec 08:50 PM
Banking and financeDetroit gets bankruptcy OK from courtA judge has ruled the US city of Detroit is eligible to shed billions in the largest public bankruptcy in the country's history.03 Dec 07:05 PM
Banking and financeNZ property: Sellers still have upper handKiwis keen to sell off their homes continue to hold the upper hand in New Zealand's property market, despite a slight ease in the national asking price during November.03 Dec 05:48 AM
Banking and finance$170k bank error spent on HoldensA sickness beneficiary who had more than $170,000 transferred into his bank account in error withdrew the money and spent the lot on Holdens.02 Dec 09:35 PM
BDBDBanking and financeJasons Travel calls in receiversTravel guide publisher Jasons Travel Media, once led by MP Steven Joyce, has told its lenders to appoint a receiver as the company's financial position deteriorates.28 Nov 08:56 PM
Banking and financeHousing plan risks price dropA successful building plan will result in a 10,000-home oversupply in Auckland, says NZIER.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeCredit card battle buildsCompetition is heating up in the $5.6b credit card market, with two major banks releasing new offers in the past week.21 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeConstruction firm surge still not enoughThe construction industry has grown by 10,000 firms since 2002, a new Government report shows, but still lacks capacity to deal with current massive demand.20 Nov 03:05 AM
Banking and finance$4m pay packet for ANZ bossThe boss of ANZ - the country's largest bank - received a pay rise of almost 14 per cent for the 2013 financial year, pushing his remuneration package over $4 million.19 Nov 04:30 PM
