High LVR investor lending up 134%
Investors have taken advantage of relaxed loan to value ratio restrictions to borrow 134% more on high LVR terms, analysis from ASB reveals.
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High LVR investor loans up 134%; LVR limits to return?
Investors have taken advantage of relaxed loan to value ratio restrictions to borrow 134% more on high LVR terms, analysis from ASB reveals: [READ ON]
Reserve Bank governor Adrian Orr is monitoring the buoyant housing market and may reimpose LVR restrictions: [READ ON]