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Kiwibank raises fixed mortgage rates again

Kiwibank is increasing its fixed mortgage rates for the second time this month.

BNZ hikes interest rates

AMP alters interest rates

ASB hikes mortgage rates

Property sales jump 10pc in September

The number of houses sold in September rose 10 per cent, while prices increased 0.9 per cent.

ANZ National lifts mortgage rates

A raft of mortgage rate changes have been announced, affecting both the ANZ and National banks.

<i>Martin Hawes</i>: Taxing times are on the way

<i>Brent Sheather</i>: Different markets, different messages

<i>Mary Holm</i>: Sitting out seems contrary, Mary

Blue Chip investors lose case

Pensioners Bruce and Judy Bartle have lost their case against the finance company that lent them more than their house was worth to invest in Blue Chip.

Blue Chip court battle loss for pensioners

The High Court has dismissed a claim by Whangarei pensioners Judy and Bruce Bartle that GE Money acted wrongly when it lent them money to buy a Blue Chip apartment.

Forced mortgage sales at monthly high

Home loan affordability falls to low point

It's harder than ever to get into a new home, a study released today by interest.co.nz reveals.

<i>Diana Clement</i>: Higher they earn, the harder they fall

Caution urged on mortgage rate drop

Top economists are warning potential home buyers to proceed with caution as another bank drops its variable mortgage rate to the lowest in 40 years.

<i>Andrew West:</i> We're talking about my generation

Mortgage broker in alleged $13m dollar real-estate scam

A mortgage broker is one of three men allegedly involved in a massive mortgage and property price scam.

Westpac cuts mortgage rates