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
EconomyHow Key lost home loans bidJohn Key has admitted he had to be persuaded to back off his bid to press the Reserve Bank into exempting first-home buyers from the banks' new loan rules.06 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeAuckland house prices hit all-time highAuckland house prices hit an all-time high, Barfoot & Thompson data just out showed, despite Reserve Bank lending restrictions.04 Nov 09:44 PM
Banking and financeWestpac cuts high-risk loansWestpac chief executive Peter Clare says the bank's rivals have been left with a "hangover" after pushing forward with mortgage pre-approvals.04 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHome buyers pick price riseThe Reserve Bank's restrictions on low-deposit mortgage lending have yet to dent expectations that house prices will rise.04 Nov 04:30 PM
