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Kiwibank hikes mortgage rates
Kiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.
![Patience key to China: bank boss](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Patience key to China: bank boss
National Australia Bank boss Cameron Clyne believes the key to tapping into trade in China is patience.
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Outlook for NZ banks stable, says Moody's
The outlook for New Zealand's banks is stable but a housing bubble triggered by a low interest rate lending boom remains a key credit risk, according to Moody's.
![Kiwi exporters too naive about China: experts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kiwi exporters too naive about China: experts
China is fast becoming our dominant trading partner, but Kiwi business leaders based there say many New Zealand exporters are still taking a naive approach.
![RBA tipped to hold 2.5pc cash rate](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
RBA tipped to hold 2.5pc cash rate
The Reserve Bank of Australia is likely to keep the cash rate on hold this week as it awaits the outcome of the federal election and allows the August rate cut to work.
![Low deposit cap could open up market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Low deposit cap could open up market
The boss of an Australian non-bank mortgage lender says the pending cap on low deposit bank lending could be a catalyst for opening up the market to non-bank lenders.
![Ask Susan: Bank fees](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Ask Susan: Bank fees
I am unhappy with the fees I am being charged by my bank. Every month I am charged at least $100.
![Big rise in Kiwis scammed by cons](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Big rise in Kiwis scammed by cons
The number of people who unwittingly launder money for international scammers has doubled in three months, and police deal with new "money mule" reports every day.
![Rush on for loan approval](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rush on for loan approval
Prospective home buyers have been rushing to get pre-approval for loans with less than a 20 per cent deposit before new regulations are brought in.
![Do-up dream slips from buyer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Do-up dream slips from buyer
Jason Rathgen is getting desperate - he sought pre-approval for a loan with a deposit of less than 20 per cent.
![Risk to NZ seen in emerging market turmoil](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Risk to NZ seen in emerging market turmoil
Exposure has grown since Asian financial crisis of 1997, Institute of Economic Research warns.
![Finance firm boost tipped](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Finance firm boost tipped
Finance companies could make a comeback in the wake of the Reserve Bank's clampdown on low deposit lending by banks.
![Cup of water on NZ's red-hot property market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cup of water on NZ's red-hot property market
Experts say tighter mortgage lending rules will only a partially ease house prices, writes Jamie Gray.
![Consumer Watch: Banks pressured to make swaps easier](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Consumer Watch: Banks pressured to make swaps easier
Banks could be forced to allow customers to take their account number with them when they shift to a new bank, in the same way customers can take their cellphone number with them when they move telcos.
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Bernard Hickey: Brave move to dodge bust
Sometimes you have to be in a ringside seat at a big fight to really understand what it's like, says Bernard Hickey.