Results: Credit Policy
Jobs growth in New Zealand has hit a roadblock
Wholesale interest rates in NZ have increased in recent months, and there has essentially been no jobs growth in New Zealand since...
Inflation's backing down, but it's still got a way to go
If borrowers are hoping that the just-announced fall in the country’s rate of inflation to a four year low of 4.0% from the 2022 p...
Interest rates expected to slide by the end of the year
The changes that the Reserve Bank will make its first cut to the official cash rate before the end of this year is rising — and he...
More rate cuts - an update
Westpac and BNZ have joined the rate war this week, dropping their one-year term to 3.09%. This seems to be the new norm.
FOMO in Auckland’s property market is real
The Auckland housing market seems to be waking from its slumber and it seems that buyers are eager to get in on the action as quickly as possible.
How parents can help their children buy a home
Many first-home buyers receive help from their parents to purchase their first property and there are a few ways this can be done. Here's how, and what the pros and cons are.
Debt and borrowing power: Key things to know
Does existing debt affect borrowing power? The short answer is yes, typically. The long answer is it can depend on the type of debt, as well as the size of your deposit.
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