Banking and financeASB ditches pre-approved low-equity loansASB Bank has pulled the plug on existing pre-approvals for low-equity home loans from October 4 but rival banks say they will continue to honour their pre-approvals.23 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeASB pulls low deposit loan offersASB Bank has cancelled all pre-approvals for home loans over the 80 per cent loan to value ratio with effect from October 4.23 Sep 02:20 AM
New ZealandBank rules sour home loansLow-deposit mortgages will not only be harder to get from the end of this month, but they will be a lot more expensive.21 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwibank scam: It wasn't the 'tooth fairy'A man who admitted charges over a Kiwibank scam fully accepted that "it wasn't the tooth fairy" who put $5000 in his account19 Sep 07:14 PM
Banking and financeBanks start to move goalpostsBanks have already started tightening up their lending criteria for customers seeking low-deposit mortgages, despite new regulations not kicking in until next month.19 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeSales growth slows, property up $5kNew figures show national property prices were up $5,000 in August, taking the national median price to $390,000.15 Sep 11:45 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Never forget Lehman lessonI love nostalgia. Everything seems better viewed through the prism of the past. Big events certainly seem less terrifying.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeInvestor interest returns to bondsBond markets have undergone a sea change during the last few months, say fixed interest specialists.15 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeRace to beat loan deadlineYoung people are making mortgage inquiries at a record rate to beat home-loan restrictions which begin on October 1, a credit bureau says.12 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeLoan limits boost youth interestThere's been a big jump in the number of younger people trying to get mortgages ahead of new Reserve Bank low-deposit lending rules, says credit agency Veda.12 Sep 02:30 AM
Banking and financeInterest rates hike case buildingThe case for higher interest rates gained more weight today after subtle shifts in the Reserve Bank's language were interpreted as being more hawkish.12 Sep 01:20 AM
Banking and financeReserve Bank tipped to hold key rateThe NZIER shadow board believes the Reserve Bank should leave the official cash rate on hold at 2.5 per cent when it reviews it tomorrow, but with a rise as the next best option.10 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeDrop in job ads points to softer labour marketAustralian job advertisements are almost at their lowest point since the global financial crisis.09 Sep 05:30 PM
Banking and financeKiwibank hikes mortgage ratesKiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.06 Sep 01:00 AM
