Banking and financeWestpac cuts 2-year mortgage rateWestpac has dropped its two-year fixed rate home loan but at the same time hiked its one-year rate.03 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandBank rules sour home loansLow-deposit mortgages will not only be harder to get from the end of this month, but they will be a lot more expensive.21 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSales growth slows, property up $5kNew figures show national property prices were up $5,000 in August, taking the national median price to $390,000.15 Sep 11:45 PM
Banking and financeHouse prices down, sales upHouse prices dipped last month, says the Real Estate Institute, but the number of properties changing hands was up more than 10 per cent from the month before.11 Aug 11:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeAuckland property listings up in JulyAuckland house prices rose for a third month in July as listings and sales jumped, according to Barfoot & Thompson, the city's biggest realtor.05 Aug 12:20 AM
Banking and financeFixed rate may spell end of mortgagesThe beginning of the end may have begun for record-low mortgage rates in New Zealand.21 Jun 05:30 PM
BusinessMortgage debt rising fastMortgage debt is rising at the fastest clip for 4 years.31 May 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoans bonanza: Rates hit record lowLenders are offering home-owners the lowest short-term bank mortgage rates in New Zealand history as they compete to lure customers before an expected rise next year.29 May 09:25 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateHouse sales fall from six-year highThe number of New Zealand house sales slipped from a six-year high last month, but the national market is still being driven by Auckland and Christchurch.13 May 12:10 AM
Official Cash RateNew tools for central bank this year - EnglishBill English says the Government is "considering formalising" proposals to restrict bank lending and other "tools" to control credit growth.27 Feb 12:20 AM
OpinionMary HolmMary Holm: Keeping inheritance after partner splitsMy adult daughter - my only child - has been living with her partner for nearly four years in a relationship that may or may not last - it seems to be up and down.08 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandMoves to restrain house pricesMoves to dampen surging house prices - especially in the Auckland market - came from two directions yesterday.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLong-term mortgage rates warBanks are slashing their long-term mortgage rates, with customers tied up for longer periods likely to save thousands.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeHome loans and risks in Reserve Bank sightsDebate about rising house prices in Auckland and elsewhere has included discussion on the risk weights the Reserve Bank requires banks to apply to their housing lending.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeRush for home loansMortgage approvals reached their highest levels in almost four years last month, as people rushed to make the most of low interest rates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
InvestmentBusiness coach jailed for fraudSelf-described business coach Shane Wenzel has been sent to jail for three years for mortgage fraud.13 Dec 10:15 PM
Banking and financeANZ betting on 'power of two'ANZ Bank sees no rush of customers to rivals with death of National brand.02 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: How to winBanks are dropping mortgage rates and offering cash sweeteners, loaded credit cards, payment of legal fees and tablet computers as they go to war for customers.03 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: BNZ mortgage-linked KiwiSaver plan foiledGovt has foiled an alleged BNZ KiwiSaver scheme which would have offered reduced scheme returns in exchange for mortgage benefits.30 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Foreigners get first dibs on bank assetsHow would you feel if someone muscled in front of you in the queue at the bank? How would you feel if the manager actually encouraged queue-jumping? Bernard Hickey looks at bank assets.29 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionPhilip Macalister: Housing bubble caution as flush banks return to lending ways15 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyAlan Bollard's farewell + videoOutgoing Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has delivered his final Monetary Policy Statement and left the OCR unchanged at a record low of 2.5 per cent.12 Sep 12:30 AM
