PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOne and two-year mortgages top of the pops again – ASB CEOThe bank was caught off guard by a December surge of borrowers fixing for longer terms.11 Feb 04:44 AM
BusinessMajor bank hikes longer-term mortgage rates, lowers six-month rateUpward movement good news for savers, but not homeowners.08 Feb 09:42 PM
New ZealandANZ lifts long-term home loan rates but cuts six-month dealNew Zealand's largest bank has also hiked interest rates on Pie funds and term deposits.03 Feb 05:12 AM
PremiumOpinionDarcy Ungaro: The risks and rewards of tapping your house for cash in retirement31 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumInterest ratesHome-loan gamble backfires as floating borrowers likely miss the bottom22 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumNew ZealandProperty flippers face wave of company collapses as liquidators chase $28m debt 22 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumProperty'Problematic': 541 new Auckland apartments unsold, 20% of stock built in last three years21 Jan 11:00 PM
OpinionGreg Smith: Trump's showdown with Powell puts Fed independence on the lineOPINION: The clash comes as Donald Trump pushes for faster rate cuts before mid-terms.20 Jan 09:13 PM
Banking and financeMortgage fraud: Second man sentenced over $2.8m home loan scamMan who left the country was charged when he returned in 'complex mortgage fraud case'.20 Jan 02:21 AM
BusinessFive things to watch in NZ’s economy in 2026ASB economist says 2026 holds the most promise in years.18 Jan 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSummer questions: 'Tight' 2026 – bank boss says margins are under pressureThe Co-op Bank's Mark Wilkshire on the impacts of rising wholesale interest rates.13 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump orders Fannie and Freddie to buy $346b in mortgage bonds to ease housing costsUS President wants bond buy to make it easier for Americans to buy a home.09 Jan 03:32 AM
BusinessMoney Talks: Derek Handley launches mission to revolutionise home buyingHandley has been an entrepreneur since he moved to New Zealand at the age of 14.07 Jan 07:00 PM
BusinessWhy home loan applicants might face an extra waitSome banks have paused pre-approvals, pushing new applications into early 2026.22 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandWestpac raises interest rates for 18-month fixed standard and special mortgagesThe rise comes after the ASB and BNZ announced changes to their fixed home loan rates.18 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandRate whiplash: ASB, BNZ hike long fixes but trim six-month home loansASB has cut its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to a 'market-leading' 4.65%. 17 Dec 06:39 PM
Banking and financeRBNZ cuts cost of controversial bank capital rules - will customers see savings?Changes to make banks more competitive, but also more risky.16 Dec 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateRBNZ Governor fires another 'calm down' shot at markets, as mortgage rates riseAnna Breman speaks to the Herald. 16 Dec 04:56 PM
BusinessReserve Bank Governor finally talks market down; ANZ latest to hike mortgage ratesAnna Breman says market conditions have tightened 'beyond' what the bank intended.15 Dec 04:43 AM
Business'Return of the investor': Kiwibank forecasts brighter economic days aheadNZ dodged trade war bullets and now the housing market and retail spending are picking up.13 Dec 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesBanks accused of unnecessarily hiking mortgage ratesAre banks putting profits ahead of NZ's economic recovery?12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Risky business': Major property flipping firm faces mortgagee salesThe Hills Real Estate team once made about $5.4m profit trading 71 homes.12 Dec 12:04 AM
BusinessAnother bank hikes mortgage rates by massive 30 basis pointsLonger-term mortgage rates are marching back up.11 Dec 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessASB quietly stops offering some mortgage rate discountsBank's move comes as Westpac increases its mortgage and term deposit rates.11 Dec 07:16 AM
Politics'How out of touch can you be': Political leaders react as bank hikes mortgage ratesWestpac is the first of the banks to move. 10 Dec 02:56 AM
Official Cash RateNew Reserve Bank Governor responds to Westpac hiking interest rates, despite OCR cutWestpac has hiked its longer-term mortgage and term deposit rates by 30 basis points.09 Dec 08:28 PM
Official Cash RateWestpac lifts interest rates by whopping 30 basis pointsIs this what the Reserve Bank wanted?09 Dec 04:16 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLast of the bad news? NZ set for economic revival in 2026 – what's fuelling the optimism?There are clear signs New Zealand's recovery is gathering pace, ASB economists say.07 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisLiam DannInside Economics: The unavoidable reason New Zealand will need to tax capital ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.02 Dec 05:00 PM
BusinessMortgage arrears drop to near two-year low on back of OCR cutsLatest Centrix data shows OCR cuts are underpinning improving credit trends.01 Dec 04:00 PM
