Academic says it's important for banks to be seen as socially responsible.

Two companies associated with Terry Serepisos have been placed in receivership.

New Zealand house prices appear to be overvalued by up to 25 per cent, the International Monetary Fund says.

The banks are desperate to lend...

More than half of New Zealand's $168.2b of mortgages are now on floating rates, says the Reserve Bank.

Is it 'tragic' that families now need two adults working to own a home?

A new affordability report shows lower interest rates and house prices made it easier for first-home buyers to get into the market.

Banks have slashed interest rates after the Official Cash Rate was cut to a record low of 2.5 per cent.