ConstructionBuilders pressure Reserve Bank on loansThe building industry has stepped up pressure on the Reserve Bank over its loan to value ratio (LVR) loan restrictions.26 Nov 04:30 PM
Official Cash RateLVR limits ease pressureLending restrictions are starting to ease the pressure on the property market but first-home buyers are still finding it tough as prices and interest rates creep up.26 Nov 06:28 AM
Official Cash RateHousing affordability worsensDespite the introduction of the Reserve Bank's lending restrictions, home affordability has continued to worsen according to a new report.25 Nov 09:20 PM
Official Cash RateEnglish tackles LVR criticsA fall in the number of first-home buyers is plaguing Australia too - evidence, the Finance Minister says, that it's not the Reserve Bank's mortgage restrictions.18 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyYellen stands by Fed low rates policiesFed chair nominee Janet Yellen says the US economy has gained ground, but still needs support as unemployment is still too high.14 Nov 07:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeToo soon to see LVR impact - WheelerThe Reserve Bank says it's too early to draw conclusions on the impact of its restrictions on low equity home loans - although it may have 'tweaked' behaviour.12 Nov 08:15 PM
BDBDBanking and financeProperty prices up in OctoberNZ's median house price rose 1.9 per cent to a record in October, although sale volumes were dented as Reserve Bank lending restrictions began to bite.11 Nov 10:30 PM
