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Lower mortgage rates before Christmas?

The Reserve Bank's funding for lending programme kicks off next week.

Deferred loans head 'back to normal' - Bankers Association

Most of those who deferred home loan repayments due to Covid-19 are now back on track.

Opinion: Why a 'working from home tax' is a terrible idea

A suggestion from a major European has left Ben Thompson scratching his head.

Two banks, insurer under investigation by Reserve Bank

But only one entity has been named.

'Risk of a sharp correction': Reserve Bank's house price warning

Ongoing Covid-19 fallout and over-leveraged homeowners are key concerns.

Housing market: Banks rush to put brakes on investors

All four major banks now have investor lending restrictions back to pre-Covid levels.

Kerre McIvor: Bank branch closures leave some people behind

OPINION: Banks say the changes are about convenience. Really, it's about them.

Focus Live: BNZ closing 38 branches across NZ

BNZ plans to close eight of its branches on Christmas Eve and a further 30 before the middle of next year. Video / Will Trafford

Sustainable Finance: It's all about adapting to risk . . .

Fran O'Sullivan talks with Louise Tong and Penny Ford.

ANZ bank boss on why housing market is booming

ANZ has had a record month for home lending in October.

Westpac profit slumps $393m on Covid-19 impact

This follows on from a massive drop for ANZ.

Covid casualty: ANZ Bank's $562m profit slump

ANZ New Zealand's full-year result has been released.

'Buyers frantic, banks tough': insider guide to mortgage land

Banks "very fussy, inflexible" with assessments - Auckland mortgage adviser

Another major bank to ditch cheques

Westpac says cheques now make up less than 1 per cent of payments.

ANZ chair Sir John Key, bankers fear Reserve Bank stimulation creating asset bubbles

The bosses of the big four banks talk about the big challenges ahead.

Banks need stronger cyber security - RBNZ

The Reserve Bank is taking steps to ensure banks improve their cyber security.