Better times ahead? What we can learn from the interest rate yield curve
The trend of NZ's steeping yield curve looks likely to continue into 2025.
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Liam Dann: RBNZ's grim warning as productivity woes come to a head
OPINION: New Zealand faces a future of slow and low GDP growth on its current path.
Editorial: Cash rate cut signals tough times still ahead
OPINION: More competition from the banks is needed to give real relief to borrowers.
Official Cash Rate cut: Reserve Bank says more cuts to come in February
But Governor Adrian Orr warns borrowers not to expect extremely low rates.
‘Relief heading into Christmas’: How banks reacted to the OCR cut
New Zealand's major banks moved swiftly to cut home loan rates after the OCR announcement.
Country's biggest bank cuts home loan rates ahead of tomorrow's OCR decision
First major bank to cut mortgage rates this week.
Refixing the mortgage? What you need to know to avoid a costly mistake
Mortgage refixing is a calculated game that could save or cost you thousands of dollars.
Housing confidence rises as interest rates continue to fall
Sales activity is rising, but a pronounced upswing in house prices may take time.
'Mortgage prisoners': First-home buyers' debt burden gets heavier
The average first-home mortgage has increased from about $300,000 to over $550,000.
Diana Clement: Mortgage rates are falling ... but should you lower your repayments?
OPINION: Don't go rushing into grabbing those lower interest rates just yet.
Wanting to sell your house? It may take years to make a good deal
It could be seven years before sellers can make a profit on their homes.
Inside Economics: Why Trump might mean higher mortgage rates in NZ ... all the fallout from his big win
Liam Dann takes a trip down the wild and winding path of Donald Trump's economic policy.
Westpac’s profit jumps 10% as it puts less money aside for bad debts
CEO says bank 'acted swiftly'' to pass falling interest rates on to customers.
More than 450,000 Kiwis behind on debt repayments as festive season looms
Acute challenges continue to bite, despite falling inflation and interest rates.
Property investors are back, borrowing like they did in 2021
Will new debt-to-income restrictions prevent the market from really taking off?
Editorial: Do retailers have reasons to be optimistic?
OPINION: Will Christmas be the most wonderful time of the year for business?
More Māori getting on property ladder on Māori land
'Any solutions to combat the housing crisis were welcome.'
Darcy Ungaro: How long should you fix your mortgage?
OPINION: Darcy Ungaro’s easy guide to reading the signs of the economy.
Reserve Bank may cut cash rate by 75 basis points, but is it justified?
Financial markets are pricing in a 20% chance of a 75-basis-point cut.
Jarden Wealth Weekly: Is house price inflation a distant memory?
OPINION: For many years it has been hard to go past housing as an investment in NZ.
Fraud, theft and luxury cars: Every lawyer struck off in the past five years
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Editorial: Time to keep a close eye on bank rates
OPINION: Interest rates are falling for borrowers and savers.
What to consider when picking a home loan rate
The OCR cut of 50bps is great for interest rates, but what does it mean for buyers?
Two major banks make big cuts to home loan rates
More relief for mortgage-holding homeowners.
Opinion: AI is valuing your home – but we need greater transparency and trust
OPINION: Buying, selling property a national sport fuelled by the rising value of homes.
Will savers be stung more than borrowers benefit from falling interest rates?
Banks could profiteer from the changing interest rate environment.
'Double whammy': OCR cut delivers mortgage relief but potential job losses dampen mood
Interest rates are now expected to drop steeply into the new year.
Chorus of OCR cut cheer drowns out message of tough times ahead – Liam Dann
OPINION: Central banks don't slash rates unless economies are in serious trouble.
How are retailers reacting to the OCR decision?
Retailers have shared their excitement about the OCR cut right in time for Christmas.
Relief for homeowners: Banks cut mortgage rates in response to OCR move
Banks have moved swiftly to lower lending rates.
Thinking of breaking your mortgage? What you need to know
'The more you chase perfection, the worse your returns can be.'
'Brighter days ahead': Reserve Bank cuts OCR by 50 basis points to 4.75%, banks cut interest rates
Future changes to the OCR 'would depend on its evolving assessment of the economy'.
ASB cuts rates after Kiwibank's move ahead of OCR decision
Banks are manoeuvring ahead of Adrian Orr's cash rate call.
Banks stress testing mortgage customers at nearly 9%, despite looming OCR cuts
Broker sees another hurdle on the horizon once rates fall.