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Latest Reserve Bank figures show people switching loan providers helped drive mortgage figures in March to levels last seen ...
Mortgage rates ticked down fractionally in the most recent week but consumers are likely too cautious to take advantage.
Renters who receive the accommodation supplement end up paying more for housing than those who don’t. But mortgage support ...
Latest RBNZ figures show the pile of troubled mortgages grew by 11.5% in the first quarter of this year; meanwhile the pile ...
Interest rates remain in flux in the UK but are likely to change this year - here’s how it might affect your pocket ...
For most clients, mortgage brokers offer their services free of charge. Brokers are typically paid a commission by the lender upon successful approval of a home loan. That means buyers and homeowners ...
In the UK, HSBC was offering a two-year fixed first-home buyer rate at 4.25 percent. Floating was 6.74 percent and a ...
Christchurch, New Zealand – April 2025 – Getting a home loan can feel overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. From changing deposit requirements to loan-to-value ratios and interest rate types ...
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New Zealand's Q1 2025 housing market shows a slight inflation rise (2.5%), potentially tempering interest rate cuts.
The lending environment: Sometimes, banks just have more room to move. If you're trying to get a better rate in a time when ...
I only learned about personal finance in my late 30s. I wish I had the knowledge earlier – compound interest really is the ...