Fixed rate mortgages could still firm over the rest of the year, following two consecutive months of rates rises.

Lower house prices and continued low interest rates have combined to make New Zealand homes the most affordable they've been in the last decade.

Home buyers are increasingly demanding a 'one-stop shop' offering everything from real estate services, financing and valuations through to conveyancing..
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A recent survey of main mortgage lenders shows a wide variation in what they'll lend for apartments.

Following our earlier interviews with mortgage brokers on this page, Good Returns provides some questions and answers on their service.

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Mortgage lenders have continued to fiddle with their fixed rates, making floating rate mortgages look even more attractive.

With home loans in particular, people "just want to get it all sorted out as soon as possible", says BankDirect's Valerie Walshe.

Sales were up for the month but prices down, according to the latest residential property statistics.

Problems are persisting over early repayment costs on fixed rate loans.

A flurry of increases for fixed rate mortgages shouldn't tempt borrowers to make hasty decisions, says the Real Estate Institute.

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Scores of New Zealanders are now turning to mortgage broking firms to do the hard work for them in tracking down a loan.

Mortgage cost averaging could offer one way for larger borrowers to lessen the impact of changes in interest rates.

Where are mortgage interest rates are heading this year? Good Returns canvasses some expert opinion.