PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhat will Reserve Bank's new mortgage lending rules mean for house hunters?Reserve Bank rules expected to bite once interest rates fall.23 Jan 06:26 AM
Banking and financeRBNZ confirms new mortgage restrictions to be introduced - what will they look like?Banks' lending to high-DTI borrowers to be capped, as LVRs to be eased.23 Jan 01:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateWhen will mortgage rates finally fall?ANZ economists expect RBNZ to keep hawkish stance, before making abrupt OCR cut in August.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeCentral banks poised for rate cuts in 2024, experts predictFinancial Times: Falling headline inflation rates put pressure on policymakers.01 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeReality of high interest rates sets in economy-wideBank data shows SMEs and commercial property owners are doing it particularly tough.22 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeThird major bank cuts home loan rates before XmasMore mortgage rates could be heading south early in the New Year.21 Dec 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumPersonal FinanceWill NZ mortgage interest rates head south in 2024?If swap rates stay low, mortgage rates could start to fall by late January.20 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Grim outlook no surprise but political hyperbole unhelpfulOPINION: National must be cautious not to let gloomy rhetoric undercut confidence.20 Dec 04:00 PM
Banking and financeANZ cuts mortgage and deposit rates, ASB picks OCR cut by AugustThe bank is one of the first to drop its home loan rates.19 Dec 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateReserve Bank would think twice before removing LVR mortgage restrictions againRegulator makes case for introduction of debt-to-income restrictions.11 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateStandoff: Yawning interest rate gap opens up between Reserve Bank and marketA standoff between the money market and the Reserve Bank could mean lower mortgage rates.06 Dec 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeProposed mortgage rules unlikely to have much bite - for nowThe RBNZ deputy governor sheds some light on the new debt-to-income restrictions.05 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumInvestmentEra of low interest rates over, says private equity investorHalf of fixed mortgages being repriced and corporate loans still to be adjusted.05 Dec 02:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChinese borrowers default in record numbers as economic crisis deepensFinancial Times: Millions of people are blacklisted by authorities after missed payments.03 Dec 06:25 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: How did our homes get to be so big?OPINION: Houses have been gentrified out of reach for some people to buy, a reader says.01 Dec 04:00 PM
Personal Finance19,000 payments overdue: Mortgage arrears spike as interest rate pain drags on'This activity could continue well into 2024,' says Centrix managing director.30 Nov 04:00 PM
Official Cash RateOrr's OCR surprise: Why cuts might not start until mid-2025The Reserve Bank warned that inflation remained too high.29 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateOCR announcement: Has inflation cooled off enough?Capacity pressures easing as higher interest rates dampen demand.28 Nov 07:17 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeOCR announcement: Will the Reserve Bank change its interest rate plans?With a last hike for the year looking unlikely, what does the bank expect for 2024?27 Nov 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumOfficial Cash RateOCR announcement: How long should you fix your mortgage for?Experts share how they'd structure their mortgages.26 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlack Friday: Sales slump by 10 per cent - Retail NZRetail NZ says there were plenty of shoppers out and about - but they were buying less.26 Nov 04:16 AM
Banking and financeMortgage relief? Westpac first major bank to start cutting rates againWestpac is cutting a range of its longer-term home loan rates.23 Nov 04:41 AM
PremiumPremiumInterest ratesWhy mortgage rates could soon be heading downBut it's likely borrowers will have to wait until next year to see some relief.21 Nov 04:03 AM
Banking and financeKiwibank lifts short term home loan rates as pressure builds on homeownersHomeowners are still facing increasing mortgage rates.20 Nov 04:52 AM
New ZealandTe Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business AwardsAnnual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.20 Nov 03:41 AM
New ZealandRevealed: The suburb where average property values have risen the mostOneRoof's latest property report paints a picture of how suburbs have performed.19 Nov 11:00 PM
EconomyCooking the Books: What businesses need to know about a rough economyIf you think interest rates are hurting mortgage holders, it's even worse for businesses.15 Nov 05:13 PM
Banking and financeEftpos, credit card retail spending well down in OctoberSpending in retail industries fell 0.7 per cent compared to September, down by $44m.14 Nov 11:10 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMary HolmMary Holm: For house prices, up is not the only wayOPINION: I’ve been bothered for some time about property valuations.10 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandState of the nation in nine charts: What country is Luxon inheriting?Economist: Strong domestic inflation pressures are expected for some time yet.06 Nov 06:00 AM
InvestmentReal estate, rugby and leadership: Peter Thompson looks ahead with Bruce CotterillThe Barfoot and Thompson boss talks property prices on the Leaders Getting Coffee podcast.01 Nov 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFormer mortgage broker pleads guilty to dishonesty offencesMortgage broker obtained home loans through false documents.01 Nov 02:53 AM
Banking and financeMortgage stress expected to double by early 2025, warns Reserve BankRBNZ warns times will get tougher for mortgage holders.01 Nov 01:40 AM
New ZealandAnalysts say housing crash over - find out just how much prices fellAuckland prices fell the most during the downturn, closely followed by Wellington.31 Oct 04:00 PM