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Investors rush to beat lending restrictions

Mortgaged investors bought up 30 per cent of the properties sold in January.

Missed mortgage payments rise for those coming off deferral

What will happen when the mortgage deferral scheme ends?

Mortgage wars: Another bank offers sub-2% rate

The mortgage war is being fought at an even lower benchmark now.

40pc investor requirement won't stop roaring property market

Banks have been asked to restrict investor lending immediately.

'First-home buyers are freaking out': Banks swamped

Historically low interest rates means buying is cheaper than renting.

Economist suggests strategy to cool the hot housing market

The pressure is growing to slow down the property market.

Mortgage wars: All major banks now offering this super low fixed rate

BNZ and ASB have fallen into line and matched Westpac and ANZ.

Mortgage wars: Second major bank matches record low rate

ANZ has matched Westpac's low rate.

Investors snapping up homes in 'hyped-up market'

Despite thousands needing mortgage holidays, speculators are rushing into the market.

Housing boom could get worse, economist warns

Economists are calling on the RBNZ to reinstate lending restrictions.

Housing boom: Highly leveraged investors borrow up large

ASB predicts house prices will rise 12 per cent in year to June 2021.

Mortgage wars: Stunning 1.99% record low rate - how will other banks respond?

Heartland Bank has broken the record for NZ's lowest home loan rate in history.

Meet the candidates: Janice Epiha

Meth out of hand due to accessibility and affordability, says election candidate.

$4000 cashback: Is it worth breaking your mortgage?

Bank sweeteners also come with a catch.

Thousands of Kiwis default on loans, $2.2b in mortgage payments missed

Thousands of Kiwi home owners are slipping behind on mortgage payments.

Pain in the pocket: The cost of deferring your mortgage for a year

How much a one year mortgage deferral would cost the average Auckland borrower.