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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.
Housing still booming but less frothy
The housing boom is far from over, but the latest figures suggest a little less froth.
Banks pay real estate agents for home loan referrals
Mortgage brokers aren’t the only people involved in the housing market to be paid commissions by the banks: all five of the major home lending banks have confirmed they pay in some form people such as real estate agents for referrals for home loans.
Pero shares down after first day of listing
Shares in Mike Pero Mortgages listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange yesterday at their $1 issue price but by ended the day down 6c.
BNZ campaign putting pressure on margins
Bank of New Zealand’s anti-broker campaign is having a significant impact on banking industry profit margins across the board, says Brian Hayr, senior manager of third party origination at National Bank.
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