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If you don't have a 20% deposit when buying a house, you will be facing some double hurdles. But there are banks who seek out these high-fee situations
19th Feb 20, 1:16pm
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If you don't have a 20% deposit when buying a house, you will be facing some double hurdles. But there are banks who seek out these high-fee situations
Mieke Welvaert asks the burning questions. Have the new regulations tipped the scale? Will Auckland house prices fall? What about Auckland's neighbours? And, will the rest of the country be affected?
30th Nov 15, 6:39pm
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Mieke Welvaert asks the burning questions. Have the new regulations tipped the scale? Will Auckland house prices fall? What about Auckland's neighbours? And, will the rest of the country be affected?
Bernard Hickey looks deep inside the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability report and finds out just how much Auckland's housing market dictates New Zealand's finances
16th Nov 14, 7:30am
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Bernard Hickey looks deep inside the Reserve Bank's Financial Stability report and finds out just how much Auckland's housing market dictates New Zealand's finances
RBNZ's Spencer agrees collecting data on types of house buyers, including foreign buyers, "would be useful," but up to Govt to do it
14th May 14, 1:45pm
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RBNZ's Spencer agrees collecting data on types of house buyers, including foreign buyers, "would be useful," but up to Govt to do it
RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
14th May 14, 9:08am
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RBNZ says bank system sound, but over-valued housing and high household and dairy debt remain risks; China slump also a risk
ASB matches rival Westpac with equivalent 18 month rate, still trails SBS for that term
21st Feb 14, 6:25pm
ASB matches rival Westpac with equivalent 18 month rate, still trails SBS for that term
A big bank trims two rates to meet challenges from rivals as wholesale rates soften
19th Feb 14, 8:07am
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A big bank trims two rates to meet challenges from rivals as wholesale rates soften
Co-operative Bank raises its one year home loan rate, SBS now market leader for that term
18th Feb 14, 6:56pm
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Co-operative Bank raises its one year home loan rate, SBS now market leader for that term
BNZ joins the rate cut party, trumping Westpac's Friday change; TSB raises its one year rate
17th Feb 14, 10:12am
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BNZ joins the rate cut party, trumping Westpac's Friday change; TSB raises its one year rate
Selective home loan specials keep coming from the main banks as they fight for slightly softer housing demand
14th Feb 14, 6:00pm
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Selective home loan specials keep coming from the main banks as they fight for slightly softer housing demand
Rare Friday rate change as Westpac pitches its 3 year rate to match two main rivals
13th Feb 14, 7:18pm
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Rare Friday rate change as Westpac pitches its 3 year rate to match two main rivals
Kiwibank adjusts home loan rates higher in the fixed 6 mth to 2 year terms; pressure builds ahead of March OCR review
11th Feb 14, 8:44am
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Kiwibank adjusts home loan rates higher in the fixed 6 mth to 2 year terms; pressure builds ahead of March OCR review
The first home loan rate changes since the OCR review see selected rates rise; wholesale markets still absorbing RBNZ views
31st Jan 14, 10:03am
The first home loan rate changes since the OCR review see selected rates rise; wholesale markets still absorbing RBNZ views
Bank follows up a cut to its one year rate with a new reduction to its 18 month mortgage rate
28th Jan 14, 9:51am
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Bank follows up a cut to its one year rate with a new reduction to its 18 month mortgage rate
Despite rising wholesale money rates, two banks cut selected fixed mortgage rates
23rd Jan 14, 9:59am
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Despite rising wholesale money rates, two banks cut selected fixed mortgage rates
English says NZ Initiative's 'big bang' housing reform plan 'pretty radical', but well focused on supply and affordability; Water review underway
19th Nov 13, 11:23am
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English says NZ Initiative's 'big bang' housing reform plan 'pretty radical', but well focused on supply and affordability; Water review underway
RBNZ Governor Wheeler says wants house price inflation to drop to 'nearer' Consumer Price Inflation
13th Nov 13, 3:53pm
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RBNZ Governor Wheeler says wants house price inflation to drop to 'nearer' Consumer Price Inflation
How will New Zealand households find the NZ$50 bln needed to build 100,000 new homes in the next 3 years?
2nd Nov 13, 11:23pm
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How will New Zealand households find the NZ$50 bln needed to build 100,000 new homes in the next 3 years?
Housing Minister Nick Smith says in talks about Housing Accords with Christchurch and Wellington Councils
24th Oct 13, 5:39pm
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Housing Minister Nick Smith says in talks about Housing Accords with Christchurch and Wellington Councils
RBNZ in discussions about potential for exempting new home builds from high LVR speed limit, English says
15th Oct 13, 1:20pm
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RBNZ in discussions about potential for exempting new home builds from high LVR speed limit, English says
RESIMAC changes policy and pricing for its high LVR business; requires its brokers to deliver 'quality' loans
11th Oct 13, 9:00am
RESIMAC changes policy and pricing for its high LVR business; requires its brokers to deliver 'quality' loans
PM John Key downplays Master Builders' Federation talk that high LVR limit is hitting house builders; hits back at Labour attacks
30th Sep 13, 5:38pm
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PM John Key downplays Master Builders' Federation talk that high LVR limit is hitting house builders; hits back at Labour attacks
Builders have been telling Bernard Hickey that orders by first home buyers have dried up since the RBNZ speed limit announcement
29th Sep 13, 8:38am
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Builders have been telling Bernard Hickey that orders by first home buyers have dried up since the RBNZ speed limit announcement
Finance Minister Bill English says ASB should have listened to RBNZ warnings; High LVR pre-approval withdrawal 'tough on first home buyers'
24th Sep 13, 11:31am
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Finance Minister Bill English says ASB should have listened to RBNZ warnings; High LVR pre-approval withdrawal 'tough on first home buyers'
Bernard Hickey congratulates Graeme Wheeler for imposing high LVR speed limits, staring down heavyweight objectors
25th Aug 13, 7:53am
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Bernard Hickey congratulates Graeme Wheeler for imposing high LVR speed limits, staring down heavyweight objectors