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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.
Economists agree OCR cut coming
Economists are expecting Reserve Bank governor Alan Bollard will cut the official cash rate (OCR) again when he next reviews it on April 30 with the only debate being by how much.
Figures show baby boomers after property bargains
Cashed-up baby boomers take advantage of perceived bargains in the property market, Veda Advantange says. It reports that mortgage applications were up 38% in March, compared to the same month last year.
Kiwibank grabs market share as Aussie banks shut shop
Kiwibank was the most active mortgage lender in the December quarter by a country mile while the major Australian-owned banks pulled down the shutters.
Bluestone actively managing loans
Former specialist lender Bluestone is still active in the financial markets, albeit in a different guise to when it originated loans.
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