Banking and financeHome loans and risks in Reserve Bank sightsDebate about rising house prices in Auckland and elsewhere has included discussion on the risk weights the Reserve Bank requires banks to apply to their housing lending.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeLong-term mortgage rates warBanks are slashing their long-term mortgage rates, with customers tied up for longer periods likely to save thousands.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Banking and financeRush for home loansMortgage approvals reached their highest levels in almost four years last month, as people rushed to make the most of low interest rates.17 Jan 04:30 PM
InvestmentBusiness coach jailed for fraudSelf-described business coach Shane Wenzel has been sent to jail for three years for mortgage fraud.13 Dec 10:15 PM
Banking and financeANZ betting on 'power of two'ANZ Bank sees no rush of customers to rivals with death of National brand.02 Nov 04:30 PM
Banking and financeMortgage wars: How to winBanks are dropping mortgage rates and offering cash sweeteners, loaded credit cards, payment of legal fees and tablet computers as they go to war for customers.03 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionInside Money: BNZ mortgage-linked KiwiSaver plan foiledGovt has foiled an alleged BNZ KiwiSaver scheme which would have offered reduced scheme returns in exchange for mortgage benefits.30 Sep 08:30 PM
OpinionBernard HickeyBernard Hickey: Foreigners get first dibs on bank assetsHow would you feel if someone muscled in front of you in the queue at the bank? How would you feel if the manager actually encouraged queue-jumping? Bernard Hickey looks at bank assets.29 Sep 04:30 PM
OpinionPhilip Macalister: Housing bubble caution as flush banks return to lending ways15 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyAlan Bollard's farewell + videoOutgoing Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard has delivered his final Monetary Policy Statement and left the OCR unchanged at a record low of 2.5 per cent.12 Sep 12:30 AM
Banking and financeBig jump in house pricesHome owners with big mortgages can breathe a sign of relief - interest rates seem destined to stay low, despite a springtime house-price surge.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the wayThe steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.04 Sep 05:30 PM
Interest ratesHome loan tip: time to fix ratesBank economists suggest it is time to fix at least part of your home loan.25 Aug 05:30 PM
Personal FinanceMortgage wars - borrowers take controlThousands of Kiwis chasing a cut in their home loan interest rate have caused a jam in the banking system.13 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionAre you happy with your current mortgage deal?Mortgage rates have hit rock bottom as banks offer thousands of dollars in cash and slash advertised interest rates in response to pressure from home-buyers for deals.30 May 09:15 PM
