ASB has reported a cash net profit after tax of $1.42 billion in the year ending June 30.

Kiwibank is offering cut price loans to fund environmental improvements by businesses.

A new survey from the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) suggests the current spike in inflation might not last.

A new attempt to encourage advisers to apply for full licensing starts next week.

The Bankers Association suggests real opportunities have been missed in the latest proposed reforms to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

Slightly higher than expected unemployment levels will be no help for borrowers according to bank economists.

Inflation is continuing to hit the public and the business sector alike, according to the credit company Centrix.

A lot of investor eyes will be on the labour market figures for the June quarter when they come out from Stats NZ on Wednesday.

Complaints have been coming in about training establishments putting undue pressure on mortgage advisers to take new courses to meet FAP requirements.

Complaints have been coming in about training establishments putting undue pressure on mortgage advisers to take new courses to meet FAP requirements.

Concern is growing that many advisers have not started the process towards full licensing and will not be able to continue in business. Eric Frykberg looks at why advisers are taking their time.

A New Zealand company has developed a way to help lenders get money out of a loan early if they unexpectedly need access to cash.

The FAP licensing programme is inching forward but is still making slow progress.

Squirrel is to merge with the Wellington-based mortgage brokerage, The Home Loan Shop.

A mortgage adviser who sent a bill for a loan that did not go ahead has won a disputed case for payment.

Advisers have been given strong advice to have a locum at the ready when running their mortgage business.