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KiwiSaver: A curious sceptic’s guide
Looking at KiwiSaver through the “Why should I?” lens.

Mortgage rates slashed
ANZ and KiwiBank have cut their mortgage rates as speculation grows the Reserve Bank will cut the OCR.

Safety-first KiwiSavers risk losing out
KiwiSaver providers are struggling to move savers out of the default funds despite a requirement by the Government to give people more information on their choices.

U-turn on ANZ late payment fee decision
The lawyer heading up a legal fight against NZ's major banks over fees says he won't be throwing the towel in despite a ruling in favour of ANZ in Australia.

Banks drop loan sweeteners
At least four banks have quietly dropped cash incentives aimed at wooing home loan customers.

Home loan affordability improves
Home loans became more affordable last month, with the typical home buyer saving $30 per week on mortgage repayments compared to December.

Kiwibank mulls dividend as profit hits record
State-owned Kiwibank has posted a record interim profit of $71 million, and suggested it may commence dividend payments.

5-year rate new front in bank mortgage war
More interest rates have been cut following a week of competition by the country's biggest banks to attract house hunters and mortgage holders.

Who will be NZer of the Year?
The shortlist for the 2015 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Award has been released this morning.

Middle-age mortgage? No way
Middle-aged home buyers face being locked out of the property market because banks are worried they are too old to pay off their mortgage before they retire.

Low-deposit loan seekers hit hard
Home buyers seeking low-deposit mortgages could find it even tougher to secure funds after Kiwibank said it was suspending new loans.

Kiwibank lifts loan and deposit rates
Kiwibank has raised its home loan and deposit interest rates this morning.

Bank ignites new mortgage war
The latest deal from a New Zealand bank to lure in new customers with "free" money and zero fees comes with a warning tag from financial experts.

Kiwibank next in bank fees lawsuit
Government-owned Kiwibank is next in the gun for the group targeting banks in a lawsuit alleging they're charging unfair fees.

Bank rules sour home loans
Low-deposit mortgages will not only be harder to get from the end of this month, but they will be a lot more expensive.

Kiwibank hikes mortgage rates
Kiwibank has hiked two of its fixed mortgage rates for people who have deposits of less than 20 per cent.

Man charged with stealing from Kiwibank
A man told police he had no idea how $5000 came to be deposited in his Kiwibank account but he had spent most of it, the Dunedin District Court heard yesterday.

Xero bosses cash in on triple-price stock
Xero chairman Sam Knowles and chief operating officer Alastair Grigg have cashed in some of their shares, which have more than tripled in price in the past 12 months.