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The deal is expected to add A$10-12 million a year to Heartland's bottom line.
Banks' handling of home loan applications stirs protests
Home lending complaints rose sharply in the last quarter of 2021.
Experts welcome FMA 'stop' on Flat Bush 50% return scheme
"The industry as a whole benefits from this type of market regulation," Mark Francis says.
Recession fear low, inflation fear 'off the charts' - ANZ survey
Residential construction feeling the pinch as building costs rise and house prices fall.
Insider information behind dumping of millions Pushpay shares - FMA alleges
Name suppression continues for defendant who pleads not guilty to rare charge.
Exodus of skilled Kiwis tipped as borders open up
Immigration numbers will take time to rebuild while Kiwis will be quick to leave on OE.
FMA moves against Longhorn fund forecasting 50pc return
Watchdog places interim stop order on the scheme.
Liam Dann: Tougher economic year ahead? How dark will it get?
Are we emerging from the grip of Covid straight into a full-blown economic meltdown?
Jobs strength points to even lower unemployment - survey
No shortage of jobs but wages are struggling to keep up, employment survey finds.
50% return? Flat Bush developers target wholesale investors
Offer comes amid FMA scrutiny of wholesale investment schemes
Inflation likely to add $150 a week to living costs - ASB
New reports from ASB and ANZ economists point to much tougher year ahead for economy.
Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFC
The confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.
Regulator pulled up for poor handling of conflict of interest by former CEO
But review found the conflict of interest did not impact KiwiSaver default appointments.
Liam Dann: GDP underwhelms, points to tougher year ahead
The economy rebounded out of the Delta lock down but the data didn't beat expectations.
New FMA boss plans to tackle wholesale investment
Wholesale investments and cybersecurity are in the sights of new regulatory head.
GDP preview: Is the economy still strong?
Strong GDP growth in late 2022 will provide a solid foundation for tackling inflation.
Liam Dann: Inflation is now Ardern's biggest problem
"It's not our fault" is not a sustainable political strategy, even if it is largely true.
KiwiSaver provider Simplicity told to remove misleading advertising by regulator
FMA says Simplicity's adverts breached fair dealing provisions.
Record profit: NZ banks made more than $6 billion in 2021
Strong mortgage lending and a write-back in impairments were the main drivers.
House prices to fall 10%, interest rates to soar as war spikes inflation - ANZ
ANZ economists say shock to oil and food prices will see inflation soar to 7.4 per cent.
Liam Dann: Price rises just beginning as heat goes on Govt
Oil shock: Prices surged again today meaning consumers face more price pain at the pump.
Blunt warning: Govt told new lending rules would hurt first-home buyers
Banks sent blunt warning that new lending laws would make banks more conservative.
Russian conflict won't hurt trade but inflation risk real, says Westpac
Higher inflation caused by conflict in Ukraine could mean a faster rise in interest rates.
Liam Dann: Where Kiwis will pay the price for Putin's war
We will feel the shock of war at the petrol pump, on our investments and interest rates.
Business Hub: Samantha Barrass on returning home and running the FMA
Samantha Barrass hasn't lived in NZ for 30 years.
Home loan applications sharply down, Kiwibank boss says
Chief executive says the "kitchen sink" has been thrown at the housing market.
Banker behind Ponzi scheme became painter behind bars
The 72-year-old once handled millions of dollars but now dabbles as an artist.
ANZ lifts floating home and business loan rates
The move comes after the Reserve Bank increased the official cash rate.
Kiwibank profit up 16 per cent to $64m
The bank has announced it half-year result.
Mortgage rates set to rise further after RBNZ lifts cash rate
Property price growth could fall below 5 per cent this year, an economist says.
Bank turning down three times as many vehicle loan applicants after credit law change
Heartland Bank boss calls for clarity on credit law.
Strong lending growth boosts Heartland Group's profit
But the group warns tighter credit laws has slowed motor and home lending this year.
'Time to pay the Covid bill': Westpac's latest economic outlook
A slower rebound for the tourism sector has contributed to forecast downgrades.