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27 November 2018

First home buyers outshine investors

Investor lending remained flat in October while first home buyers continued their strong resurgence in the property market, latest RBNZ data shows.

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27 November 2018

FSR Preview: Will the Reserve Bank loosen LVR restrictions?

The Reserve Bank will publish its latest Financial Stability Report tomorrow, with all eyes on whether it will loosen LVR restrictions. Some economists "expect" loosening, but others say recent heat in the market could cause the central bank to hold off.

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23 November 2018

Peer-to-peer lending on the rise

More individuals and businesses in New Zealand are turning to peer-to-peer lending, according to new figures from the Financial Markets Authority.

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