No rent rise freezes, mortgage deferrals 'at this stage'
No sign yet of the mortgage holidays and rent freezes of 2020's lockdown.
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Nation of debt: An extra $50 billion on the house
Mortgage debt has ballooned to over $317 billion.
Number of borrowers with million-dollar mortgages doubles in just four years
The number of borrowers with million dollar plus mortgages has doubled in four years.
Why mortgage rates are projected to rise to over 4 per cent by the end of next year
Why mortgage rate rises could hurt borrowers faster this time around.
House prices now 10.5 times median disposable income, ANZ economists say
ANZ says it is a long road back to levels where houses will be considered "affordable".
Cost of living: $100 more a week for the average Kiwi family
Family with two adults and two children now paying out more than $1600 a week.
How much interest rate spikes could cost Kiwi families
An increase in interest rates looks set to put a squeeze on borrowers.
ANZ, BNZ and Westpac follow ASB by lifting mortgage rates
All four of the major banks have now confirmed an increase in rates.
Liam Dann: Will rising interest rates deflate NZ's housing bubble?
The policy pieces are all falling into place, but will the housing market listen?
The sad life and lonely death of pensioner who found she didn't own her home
The missing house, the dead body, the secret affair, and the SFO investigation.
NZ's largest bank slashes deposit for small apartment mortgages
New rules see changes to those wanting to draw down mortgages on small apartments.
Liam Dann: NZ economy a good bet? You can bank on it
Westpac's decision not to sell its NZ operation is a moral victory for the Reserve Bank.
Who will rising interest rates hit hardest?
Warning comes as mortgage rates expected to begin rising from the end of this year.
Mark Lister: Is the super low interest rate tide turning?
Borrowers and investors would be wise to take heed of likely interest rate rises.
SFO probe launched after pensioner found she didn't own her home
SFO investigators searched several properties associated with the probe last week.
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.