Mortgage Lab and Kepa plan for new regime
The Mortgage Lab will be an authorised body underneath Kepa's financial advice provider licence under the new regulatory regime.
House price rally could reduce odds of OCR cut: Westpac
A pickup in the housing market could give the Reserve Bank "pause for thought" over further official cash rate cuts, according to Westpac economists.
Price wars continue with ANZ rate cuts
Borrowers are set to enjoy even lower mortgage rates after ANZ slashed its fixed rate options to new lows.
Lifetime puts all advisers into salaries
Adviser group Lifetime has changed its remuneration structure, moving advisers onto an annual salary following its merger with Camelot NZ last year.
Weak business confidence will lead to OCR cut
Weak business confidence numbers will increase the chances of another Official Cash Rate cut next month, say Westpac economists.
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LVR rules could be permanent: Bascand
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I hope you can help me fundraise $20,000 to help mend broken hearts
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BNZ finds partner for shared ownership scheme
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Capital rules to have minor impact on interest rates: RBNZ
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Key RBNZ changes edge closer
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HSBC drops rates to 3.95%
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Royal Commission report due on Monday
Rates limbo; Are you happy with getting Level 5?
We've been a little quiet with our weekly TMM newsletters so thought it was time to get them going again. Here's a wrap of last week's news and some thoughts on what's happening in the market.
BNZ cuts rates; Mortgage Lab makes licensing call
BNZ is the latest big four bank to cut rates this week. BNZ has slashed 1, 2, 4, and 5 year fixed rates for owner-occupiers and investors. See how they stack up here.
At TMM Online, we hear from The Mortgage Lab and Kepa about their plans for the new regulatory regime. [READ ON].