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Mortgage wars: Kiwibank cuts home loan rates
Banks are scrambling to win new customers.
Inside Economics: Where to now for rates? Market odds v RBNZ forecasts
OPINION: Liam Dann on post-OCR cut fallout and a preview of big US Fed shindig in Wyoming.
Mortgage break fees: Businesswoman shocked at $15k charge to change banks
A reason to watch those rates: changing banks could cost thousands.
BNZ cuts rates for first-home buyers
Borrowers with less than 20% equity will be able to access standard rates.
OCR coming down, how far will home loan rates fall?
Banks have already cut some rates.
Major bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'
Homeowners are the big winners as banks scramble to offer competitive rates.
Borrowers and savers to feel the effects of an OCR cut relatively quickly
A large portion of mortgage debt will be repriced this year.
Audrey Young: Government on track for post-Olympic policy sprint
OPINION: Also in this week's wrap – the PM's embarrassing benefit blunders.
'Complete and utter 180 u-turn': Mortgage relief for home owners in surprise OCR cut
The major banks immediately moved to slash mortgage rates after the OCR cut.
NZ stocks celebrate OCR cut with 2% gain
The market has given its verdict on the Reserve Bank's cut in the Official Cash Rate.
'Darkest before the dawn': Reserve Bank cuts OCR, banks slash rates
It's one of the most hotly anticipated interest rate calls this year.
Liam Dann: Rate cut signals victory in inflation war
Despite debate about grim May forecasts, the RBNZ looks to have landed in the right place.
OCR explained: What can we expect, and what does the interest rate mean for you?
What exactly is the OCR and what are the experts predicting?
Interactive: House prices in Wellington school zones
See how much it costs to rent or buy a house across all the school zones in the city.
ASB, BNZ, Kiwibank drop some lending rates
Cuts made ahead of next week's OCR announcement.
Interactive reveals house prices by school zones in Christchurch
We've calculated how much it costs to buy a house by school zone across the city.
Mortgage war? Banks competing hard to win customers
Some rates have eased in anticipation of the Reserve Bank lowering the official cash rate.
Editorial: Mortgage rates are coming down - but is the lowest rate really the best deal?
Borrowers should be wary of locking in for longer terms that seem attractive now.
Market slump: House prices fall for fifth month in a row, are interest rate cuts imminent?
Market talk suggest interest rates will soon come down. But will it drive up house prices?
Households’ loan arrears may have peaked but tougher times likely for businesses
Around 465,000 people are behind on their payment obligations.
ANZ cuts home loan and business interest rates
The last month has seen all the major banks make cuts to their home loan rates.
Crushing 4% rental yield gap largest in 15 years – but many investors undeterred
'Rents are nowhere near enough to cover the mortgage for a typical debt-backed purchase.'
Easing of lending rules to make it quicker, but not necessarily easier to get loans
ANZ assures it will continue being a responsible lender.
Opinion: Rate cuts are coming, here's what investors should do
OPINION: The Reserve Bank would need to make a move soon, Mark Lister says.
Mortgage wars: Major NZ bank undercuts rivals by lowering home loan rates again
The bank has cut its home loan rates for the second time in three weeks.
More home loan rate cuts – if you can get them
Rate relief may take time to filter through to households.
Liam Dann: Green shoots - remember them? What the GFC taught us about economic recoveries
OPINION: Interest rate falls are great news but the real economy will take longer to turn.
Hospo crisis: Can restaurants and bars withstand six more months of pain?
Hospitality faces a confluence of major challenges. How will it survive?
Mortgage wars: More banks cut home loan rates
Kiwibank and BNZ join rivals in cutting their home loan rates.
Are you missing out on secret special interest rates?
Big discounts available to those who know how to get them, brokers say.
'Rapidly rising': Kiwis face housing pain despite inflation drop
Food prices have stabilised, but insurance, rates and rents are still “rising rapidly".
Second major bank cuts mortgage rates
Falling inflation today provided more good news as banks start cutting interest rates.