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Westpac cuts home loan rates as highly competitive market continues
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Bank-switching among mortgage holders hits record high
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TSB fined $2.47m for charging ‘unreasonable’ fees
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ASB cuts fixed mortgage rates
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Nicola Willis responds to report calling for stronger Kiwibank, open banking
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Major bank slashes short-term home loan rates amid 'competitive environment'
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