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How much are landlords borrowing to buy investment properties?

Data shows whether the new rules have had an impact on the investment category.

Odd things about 2021's largest property sale in NZ

Curious twists, turns in largest commercial property sale of 2021: here's why

'It's ridiculous': 27 days before bank picks up home loan application

More home loans likely to be declined as banks 'deeper dive into your finances'.

Green Party discontent: Members walk, ex-MPs criticise leadership

Former senior figures have accused the Greens of jettisoning core principles.

Summer questions: ASB CEO says NZ needs a plan beyond Covid

Vittoria Shortt expects 2022 will be another bumpy ride.

A letter to my 25yo self: By Sir John Key

Sir John: 'Take life, your job and your responsibilities seriously, but not yourself.'

Antonia Watson: Will 2022 be the year of the 'next normal'?

There's a desire to try to get back to the way things were pre-Covid.

Summer questions: Kiwibank CEO Steve Jurkovich on the next phase of recovery

Kiwibank chief executive Steve Jurkovich says banks need to take a medium-term view.

Why borrowing is set to get harder for self-employed, FHBs and retirees

Borrowers will be required to provide far more details to lenders.

Tamsyn Parker: Big lessons from Westpac board's shortcomings

It is vital directors have the skills and knowledge to hold the executive to account.

Report finds 'material shortcomings' in Westpac NZ board's oversight

The bank was ordered to get an independent report done back in March.

13 minutes that saw woman lose everything

Qld woman is devastated after losing her dream home and tens of thousands of dollars.

Major banks increase floating home loan rates

ASB will lift its variable mortgage rates in reaction to the OCR increase.

No jab, no mortgage? Broker claims finance pulled over vax status

"One borrower reluctant to get vaxxed has had financing withdrawn" - surveyed broker

Lending clampdown: The options left for first-home buyers

Banks have virtually shut up shop for low deposit lending on existing properties.

Another blow to first home buyers as ANZ pauses low deposit lending

ANZ, BNZ and Kiwibank have also introduced restrictions on low deposit lending.