The housing market continued to bubble in November with the number of transactions reaching an annual record and the median house price hitting a record $195,000.

Kiwibank says that it will use brokers to distribute its products in the future.

Kiwibank says it plans to sell its home loans through mortgage brokers.

Jenny Ruth asks who will take over the top job at Tower now that James Boonzaier has left.

Kiwibank ceo Sam Knowles answers allegations that the bank's lending policies are too easy.

Tower chairman Colin Beyer, yesterday, delivered a blistering attack on former chief executive James Boonzaier and other executives who have since left the company.

ANZ Bank has stepped up its commitment to mortgage brokers by becoming the first bank to offer brokers extensive ongoing training programs.

Australia-based mortgage broking franchisor Mortgage Choice has posted a record A$5.2 million (NZ$5.8 million) pre-tax annual profit after years of losses and declared a maiden dividend.

A surge in building consents for new apartments in October drove the total number of homes approved to its highest level in more than 26 years.

Although all the banks have become acutely aware of the risks inherent in the leaky homes syndrome, few have implemented specific policies to deal with it.

The housing market continued its buoyancy in October with both the number of sales and the median house price rising.

Investors in nine Waltus property syndicates voted overwhelmingly in favour of being taken over by Urbus despite some vigorous opposition.

Homeowners can look forward to stable mortgage rates through to the end of next year, according to Reserve Bank forecasts.