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ANZ increases home loan rates - first major bank to hike after OCR rise

The move comes in the wake of last week's official cash rate hike.

Mortgage data confirms banks are well placed to help those in strife

Record low portion of mortgage debt on interest-only.

Mortgage pain: Repayments set to jump as Reserve Bank charts new path

Don't panic, says property investor.

The Ex-Files: Jeremy Sutton on using an inheritance towards a home mortgage

Is it a good idea to use an inheritance to pay off some of the debt?

Why it’s time to pay down your mortgage

OPINION: When rates go up, doubling down on debt makes a lot of sense.

Negative equity and rising mortgage rates: Should we be worried?

Financial experts issue advice as homeowners face tough times.

Editorial: Wages are rising but so is the cost of debt

Demand for workers is still strong but that's going to put more pressure on borrowers.

Negative equity warning for home buyers: Rising interest rates test NZ’s financial resilience

Some borrowers who bought houses in 2021 are now in negative equity.

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.

Worst time for first-home buyers in 65 years - what values will do

Infometrics says research resolves debate on who had it tougher - boomers or millennials?

ANZ hikes interest rates for second time in a month

The bank has put the changes down to a significant rise in wholesale rates.

Mortgage dilemma: Should you fix your home loan for one, two or more years?

What the break point could mean for you.