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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.
Investors rush to beat lending restrictions
Mortgaged investors bought up 30 per cent of the properties sold in January.
Missed mortgage payments rise for those coming off deferral
What will happen when the mortgage deferral scheme ends?
Mortgage wars: Another bank offers sub-2% rate
The mortgage war is being fought at an even lower benchmark now.
40pc investor requirement won't stop roaring property market
Banks have been asked to restrict investor lending immediately.
'First-home buyers are freaking out': Banks swamped
Historically low interest rates means buying is cheaper than renting.
Economist suggests strategy to cool the hot housing market
The pressure is growing to slow down the property market.
Mortgage wars: All major banks now offering this super low fixed rate
BNZ and ASB have fallen into line and matched Westpac and ANZ.
Mark Lister: Where to next for sharemarket, mortgage rates?
Investment expert Mark Lister on why it might pay to lock in a record-low mortgage rate.
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.
Investors snapping up homes in 'hyped-up market'
Despite thousands needing mortgage holidays, speculators are rushing into the market.
Housing boom could get worse, economist warns
Economists are calling on the RBNZ to reinstate lending restrictions.
Housing boom: Highly leveraged investors borrow up large
ASB predicts house prices will rise 12 per cent in year to June 2021.
Mortgage wars: Stunning 1.99% record low rate - how will other banks respond?
Heartland Bank has broken the record for NZ's lowest home loan rate in history.
Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha
Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.
$4000 cashback: Is it worth breaking your mortgage?
Bank sweeteners also come with a catch.
Thousands of Kiwis default on loans, $2.2b in mortgage payments missed
Thousands of Kiwi home owners are slipping behind on mortgage payments.
Pain in the pocket: The cost of deferring your mortgage for a year
How much a one year mortgage deferral would cost the average Auckland borrower.
How low can they go? TSB drops mortgage rate to 2.49%
TSB claims to have the lowest one and two-year home loan rates in NZ.
Mary Holm: Cut your loan into pieces - is that the answer to the mortgage puzzle?
Is splitting a home loan into instalments a way to beat future interest rate rises?
Mortgage deferral scheme to be extended
The Reserve Bank has reached an in-principle agreement with the banks.