The impacts of LVR lending restrictions are starting to come through in pricing of home loans. Kiwibank has now got differential pricing for one and two year loans based on whether the borrower has a deposit of 20% of less. Meanwhile Westpac has followed other banks and increased its low equity margin
LVR restrictions impact home loan pricing
07 September 2013

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