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What went wrong with the credit law change?

And the suggested changes the Government chose to ignore.

Nation of debt: Housing debt jumps 7pc - can we afford it?

Keeping unemployment low will be key to servicing the debt, economists say.

Liam Dann: Is a housing crash the secret weapon in war on inflation?

Housing offers clues to an inflation peak - just don't expect prices to stop rising soon.

RBNZ set to hike again - when will interest rates peak?

Some are tipping mortgage rates have peaked, but the RBNZ may have other ideas.

Editorial: Choppy waters ahead for home-loan borrowers

EDITORIAL: There's a lot more pain to come for borrowers.

Third major bank curtails mortgage lending to those with small deposits

Banks tighten up as they come close to exhausting their high-risk lending allowances.

Tighter criteria: Interest-only housing loans declining

'The effect will be catastrophic. How does this work for people who are suffering?'

Explainer: Why home loan rates are rising so quickly

And are set to rise even further.

'Waiting for the guillotine to fall': How interest rate hikes are affecting borrowers

Nick's home loan repayments have just jumped $650 a fortnight.

A guide to the financial help available for first-home buyers

With KiwiSaver, mortgage tips and government programmes, there are ways to boost deposits.

The Ex-files: Jeremy Sutton on protecting the bank of Mum and Dad

When parents lend money to children the legal presumption is that money is a gift.

Jenée Tibshraeny: Budget a taste of what's to come if we don't control inflation

How Budget 2022 is characterised by inflation.

IMF suggests mortgage lending restrictions could be eased

The housing market is cooling - should the Reserve Bank ease LVR restrictions?

Watch: Larger house price falls possibility, Reserve Bank warns

The Reserve Bank has released its six-monthly report on NZ's financial stability.

Fewer people borrowing, more missed debt payments

Mortgage applications are down 12 per cent compared to last year.

Mortgage wars: How to beat the banks at their own game

With tough new lending rules, here's how to give yourself the edge with the bank.