Friday, August 14th 2026

Increasing number of homes selling for a loss

As mortgage lending crashes to nearly zero amid a prolonged property market slump, the number of homes selling for a loss is steadily increasing hitting 13.1% – the highest since 2012.

Potential damages a snag in oppostion to TSB Bank sale to Heartland

Thursday, August 06th 2026

Potential damages a snag in oppostion to TSB Bank sale to Heartland

Taranaki residents unhappy with the plan to sell TSB Bank to Heartland are hoping to file an injunction to stop it next week but some are baulking at the possibility they may face damages if the legal challenge fails.

Mortgage holders still riding lower interest rates

Monday, August 03rd 2026

Mortgage holders still riding lower interest rates

Borrowers paid $4.783 billion in interest on $397.4 billion in residential mortgages outstanding at the end of the June quarter this year, the latest Reserve Bank figures show.

Pace of interest rate increases not clear cut

Wednesday, July 22nd 2026

Pace of interest rate increases not clear cut

OCR increases are inevitable off the back of yesterday’s 4.1% inflation figure, but the pace of the hikes remains uncertain to a degree, Westpac says.

Unilaterally changing mortgage arrears payment dates leads to trouble

Tuesday, July 21st 2026

Unilaterally changing mortgage arrears payment dates leads to trouble

When repaying debt, timing can be as important as the repayment amount as one borrower found out when served with a Property Law Act (PLA) notice.

Why speed and flexibility matter more than ever for SME lending

Saturday, July 18th 2026

Why speed and flexibility matter more than ever for SME lending

Bizcap’s flexible product suite helps New Zealand partners solve more SME funding scenarios with speed, choice and confidence.

Expansion of North Shore mortgage business

Friday, July 17th 2026

Expansion of North Shore mortgage business

North Shore-based adviceHQ has bought the mortgage, insurance, and KiwiSaver business of long-time investment and wealth advisory firm Money Planners.

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Can the NZ economy grow while house prices stagnate?

Can the NZ economy grow while house prices stagnate?

Thursday, July 09th 2026

The question of whether the New Zealand economy can grow much without a recovery in the housing market remains a live issue.

OCR increase labelled a reduction in monetary stimulus

OCR increase labelled a reduction in monetary stimulus

Wednesday, July 08th 2026

The Reserve Bank raised its official cash rate (OCR) to 2.5% from 2.25%, couching the move as “a reduction in monetary stimulus.”

RBNZ pulls the trigger

RBNZ pulls the trigger

Wednesday, July 08th 2026

The Reserve Bank has increased the OCR. Here's what it said.

Fifth drop in amount households spend on interest

Fifth drop in amount households spend on interest

Monday, July 06th 2026

The amount households have to spend on interest payments has fallen for a fifth consecutive quarter, despite rising living costs.

Economists’ tune changes to keeping the OCR on hold next week

Economists’ tune changes to keeping the OCR on hold next week

Friday, July 03rd 2026

Keeping the cash rate at 2.25% will be an easy decision for the RBNZ at its OCR meeting next week, Kelly Eckhold, Westpac chief economist says.

Single set of expectations from new CCCFA regulator

Single set of expectations from new CCCFA regulator

Thursday, July 02nd 2026

The FMA has taken over from the Commerce Commission as regulator of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

Mortgage fraud and advisers’ commissions under the FMA microscope

Mortgage fraud and advisers’ commissions under the FMA microscope

Tuesday, June 30th 2026

The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) is going after advisers and FAPs who flout its rules and pose significant risks for borrowers.

ANZ still expects three OCR rises this year

ANZ still expects three OCR rises this year

Monday, June 29th 2026

Does the recent fall in oil prices mean that OCR hikes can now be called off?

KiwiSaver an option for mortgage advisers seeking ongoing income, provider says

KiwiSaver an option for mortgage advisers seeking ongoing income, provider says

Saturday, June 20th 2026

Mortgage advisers looking for another stream of income as trail commission becomes harder to find are looking at their options in KiwiSaver, one provider says.

Brand awareness and tech the big issues for merged banks

Brand awareness and tech the big issues for merged banks

Wednesday, June 17th 2026

Technology is going to be the key for the proposed TSB Heartland Bank to become a major challenger of scale with a regional focus.

ANZ CEO to retire

ANZ CEO to retire

Friday, June 12th 2026

ANZ NZ CEO Antonia Watson to retire; Ben Kelleher to take over.

Plenty of interest in development and investment finance

Plenty of interest in development and investment finance

Thursday, June 11th 2026

Despite a subdued residential housing market, Pallas Capital has lent $1.29 billion in investment and construction loans as enquiry rises.

Link appoints a new general manager

Link appoints a new general manager

Monday, June 08th 2026

Adviser training boss takes the helm of Link Financial Group (LFG).

Unity First Home Buyer special 4.15
SBS FirstHome Combo 4.29
ICBC 4.49
Kainga Ora 4.59
SBS Bank Special 4.69
Co-operative Bank - First Home Special 4.74
AIA - Go Home Loans 4.75
Unity Special 4.80
Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ 4.84
China Construction Bank 4.85
Kiwibank Special 4.95
Kainga Ora 4.95
China Construction Bank 4.95
ICBC 4.99
Unity Special 5.29
Co-operative Bank - First Home Special 5.29
SBS Bank Special 5.29
Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ 5.39
Kiwibank Special 5.39
ASB Bank 5.45
Westpac Special 5.45
AIA - Go Home Loans 5.45
SBS Bank Special 5.49
BNZ - Std 5.49
Westpac Special 5.49
ASB Bank 5.59
AIA - Go Home Loans 5.59
ICBC 5.65
Kiwibank Special 5.69
Kainga Ora 5.69
Co-operative Bank - First Home Special 5.89
Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ 5.99
TSB Special 5.99
SBS FirstHome Combo 3.29
AIA - Back My Build 3.34
SBS Construction lending for FHB 3.74
CFML 321 Loans 4.20
Co-operative Bank - Standard 5.34
Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ 5.34
ICBC 5.39
Kainga Ora 5.79
Heartland Bank - Online 5.80
SBS Bank 5.84
Pepper Money Prime 5.99