Cost of living pressures “chilling” - report
New Zealand might have escaped a recession but public anticipation of a recession had a chilling effect, according to a new report.
A lab experiment moves to next phase
A reasonably new and evolving mortgage adviser group has sold to an established player citing regulatory issues.
Experts united over interest rate gloom
Economists are singing in unison about Wednesday's interest rate announcement by the Reserve Bank.
Advisers told to move beyond trust to inspiration
Advisers have been receiving advice on the best way to work in an age where trust is no longer the main driver of a deal.
Kiwibank also raises interest rates
Kiwibank has followed the BNZ and announced rises its interest rates today.
BNZ raises rates
The BNZ has raised a number of its fixed mortgage rates.
Tough times reverberate through mortgage industry
Home buyers and the mortgage advisers who serve them will be nervously watching the renewed slew of worrying economic data.
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New loan option for property investors
A new 20-year interest-only home loan has been unveiled by non-bank lender Resimac for property investors.
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US Interest rates jump
The US Federal Reserve has raised the base interest rate by 75 points, as was almost universally expected.
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Federal Reserve to raise rate – Kiwi braces for impact
World financial media are virtually unanimous that the Federal Reserve will raise the base American interest rate by at least 75 basis points when it announces its decision early Thursday NZ time.
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Profits high in banking sector but challenges ahead – KPMG
Profits are remaining high in the banking sector, according to the latest analysis from KPMG.
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ANZ makes increases to home loan rates
After seeing interest rates fall briefly, the country's biggest bank has now made some hikes.
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Wellington area business wins trans-Tasman award
A collection of Wellington area advisers have a new plaque to put on their wall.
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FSCL urges lenders to take note
Lending company faulted in CCCFA related case.
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Awards winner celebrates business relationships for life
A 34-year-old mortgage adviser who was lauded at this year's Financial Advice New Zealand annual conference has a motto: her relationships with her clients last long after a property deal is done.
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New high forecast for OCR
ANZ's latest forecast for the peak Official Cash Rate has jumped again and is a new high for this cycle.
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Westpac removes some fees for customers
Westpac NZ has announced the removal of some fees for its customers.
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OCR could reach 4.25% - ASB
ASB economists have broken with tradition and forecast a peak Official Cash Rate (OCR) of 4.25% next year.
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Business lending demand an opportunity for advisers
Advisers should be looking to alternative business lenders as banks turn deals away.
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Economy grows 1.7% - Stats NZ
The economy grew 1.7% in the June quarter, higher than most forecasts. That follows a 0.2% fall in the preceding quarter.
