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Mortgage lending make-up revealed

New and interesting figures have been released by the Reserve Bank on the reasons behind new residential mortgage lending.

Mon, Aug 28th 2023 10:37AM

Surge in migration a double edged sword

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No way CoFi can stay – National

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Migration helps housing find a floor

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Loosening CCCFA rules might not be enough

Although the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) rules can be changed, it might be more difficult to transform the culture within banks, says National’s Commerce and Consumer Affairs spokesman Andrew Bayly.

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Loosening CCCFA rules might not be enough

Expect interest rate hikes

The key message in the OCR is that the door is open to another interest rate hike, Kiwibank says.

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National plans to stop banks’ intrusive questions to borrowers

A National-led government will make significant changes to the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA).

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National plans to stop banks’ intrusive questions to borrowers

Holding on to investment property

While the temptation to sell residential investment property during a market downturn or close to a general political party election may be strong, taking a patient and long-term approach can prove more beneficial.

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Lift in sales but prices still declining

The winter chill has been taken off the housing market, the latest REINZ data show.

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Lift in sales but prices still declining

Predictions for this week's OCR announcement

The four main banks predict the cash rate will stay at 5.5% in this week’s OCR review.

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Predictions for this week's OCR announcement

Bank competition study on services, prices and profits

The Commerce Commission’s focus in its study into bank competition will be personal banking and mortgage lending.

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Bank competition study on services, prices and profits

No recession but tough times remain

Westpac’s latest Economic Review paints a gloomy picture of the country’s economy.

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Fatigued finance sector wondering about another CCCFA review

Another review of the controversial Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act (CCCFA) is to be carried out.

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Fatigued finance sector wondering about another CCCFA review

Life insurers well placed if shocks hit their industry and economy

The Reserve Bank’s first life insurance industry stress test shows the biggest insurers will be able to withstand severe economic and insurance shocks, while continuing to pay out on policy claims.

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Life insurers well placed if shocks hit their industry and economy

Wages rises and number of houses available biggest influences on rents

A 1% increase in wages leads directly to a 1% increase in new tenancy rents, while a 1% increase in the average number of people in each home, leads to a 1.5% rise in rents nationally, says a new paper released by the Reserve Bank.

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Wages rises and number of houses available biggest influences on rents

Downturn slowly running out

The bottom of the housing market beckons, with the nation’s three-month rolling rate of decline dropping for the fourth straight month.

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Sales numbers lift from the doldrums but prices drop slightly

Auckland’s average sales price retreated a little, to $1,067,070, down 2.8% last month compared to June, Barfoot & Thompson data show.

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Sales numbers lift from the doldrums but prices drop slightly

Bigger claims can be considered by IFSO scheme

The IFSO Scheme can now investigate complaints about insurance claims, credit and other financial services/products up to $350,000+GST, or $2,625+GST per week for regular payments.

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