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Who will rising interest rates hit hardest?

Warning comes as mortgage rates expected to begin rising from the end of this year.

Mark Lister: Is the super low interest rate tide turning?

Borrowers and investors would be wise to take heed of likely interest rate rises.

SFO probe launched after pensioner found she didn't own her home

SFO investigators searched several properties associated with the probe last week.

Home loan borrowers in financial hardship climbs 10pc

But expert doubts many will go to mortgagee sale.

Westpac boss predicts when property investor rules could bite

What impact has the LVRs and government property announcements had on lending?

Lender offering home loans on 5% deposit, but there's a catch

Squirrel is launching a new product aimed at helping Kiwis get on the property ladder.

Liam Dann: RBNZ covers all bases with OCR balancing act

The RBNZ continues to keep its options wide open as it deals with Covid-19 uncertainty.

Brian Fallow: Housing crisis only adds to inequality

While lower interest rates help homeowners, rising rents just add to pressure on the poor.

Big money worry for Australians

A quarter of Australians are worried about paying rent or mortgages.

Mary Holm: Is it better to be in the real estate market - or on the sidelines?

A young couple tired of house hunting may be happier taking a breather for a while.

The move that could make house prices drop 1-2 per cent

The Reserve Bank is proposing to bring back loan to value ratios by March 1.

Deferred loans head 'back to normal' - Bankers Association

Most of those who deferred home loan repayments due to Covid-19 are now back on track.

Mortgage strain: The growing financial burden carried by over-65s

The average age of a first time mortgage holder has risen by five years since 2012.

Mortgage wars: NZ's lowest-ever floating rate unveiled

A smaller NZ bank is undercutting the bigger players.

Mortgage wars: Bank slashes two-year home loan rate

TSB has moved to undercut the big four banks.

When will home lending restrictions come back?

Kiwibank economists say high-risk lending isn't back to levels seen in 2013.