Official Cash RateLow deposit lending halvedThe share of new mortgage lending going to borrowers with low deposits halved in October, the first month in which the Reserve Bank's curbs on such loans applied.27 Nov 11:22 PM
ConstructionBuilders pressure Reserve Bank on loansThe building industry has stepped up pressure on the Reserve Bank over its loan to value ratio (LVR) loan restrictions.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateLVR limits ease pressureLending restrictions are starting to ease the pressure on the property market but first-home buyers are still finding it tough as prices and interest rates creep up.26 Nov 06:28 AM
Official Cash RateHousing affordability worsensDespite the introduction of the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions, home affordability has continued to worsen according to a new report.25 Nov 09:20 PM
Official Cash RateEnglish tackles LVR criticsA fall in the number of first-home buyers is plaguing Australia too - evidence, the Finance Minister says, that it's not the Reserve Bank's mortgage restrictions.18 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyYellen stands by Fed low rates policiesFed chair nominee Janet Yellen says the US economy has gained ground, but still needs support as unemployment is still too high.14 Nov 07:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeToo soon to see LVR impact - WheelerThe Reserve Bank says it's too early to draw conclusions on the impact of its restrictions on low equity home loans - although it may have 'tweaked' behaviour.12 Nov 08:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeProperty prices up in OctoberNZ's median house price rose 1.9 per cent to a record in October, although sale volumes were dented as Reserve Bank lending restrictions began to bite.11 Nov 10:30 PM
