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Cashrewards partners with ANZ Plus for integrated cashback
Home loans

Cashrewards partners with ANZ Plus for integrated cashback

ANZ Plus partners with Cashrewards to offer seamless cashback services through its app, aiming to enhance financial benefits and customer convenience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

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Paul Duggan appointed CEO of Money.com.au, replacing McGowan
Fintech

Paul Duggan appointed CEO of Money.com.au, replacing McGowan

Paul Duggan has been appointed CEO of Money.com.au, succeeding founder Shaun McGowan, and aims to enhance digital access to financial products in Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

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What more OCR cuts mean for property
Bank of New Zealand

What more OCR cuts mean for property

Mortgage holders may get further relief early next year, but house prices are likely to rise only modestly as listings and unemployment stay high.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Property values fall for fifth month running
Bank of New Zealand

Property values fall for fifth month running

Flat house prices are helping first-home buyers as nationwide values slipped 0.5% in July, the fifth monthly fall in a row.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Jio launches 'JioFinance' app to revolutionise digital banking
Digital Transformation

Jio launches 'JioFinance' app to revolutionise digital banking

Jio Financial Services launches the 'JioFinance' app beta, aiming to revolutionise digital banking and financial activities for Indian citizens.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Reserve Bank taking ‘wait and see’ approach
Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank taking ‘wait and see’ approach

Borrowers facing repricing will welcome a stable OCR, with the Reserve Bank now signalling cuts may not come until early 2025.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023
More mortgage enquiries after LVR rise
Bank of New Zealand

More mortgage enquiries after LVR rise

First-home buyers are returning to lenders as looser loan-to-value rules give them more room to qualify for a mortgage.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2023
Reserve Bank proposing to ease LVR restrictions
Bank of New Zealand

Reserve Bank proposing to ease LVR restrictions

First-home buyers could find it easier to secure mortgages as lending limits are raised from 1 June, easing pressure on banks.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
What were 2022’s top performing suburbs?
GFC

What were 2022’s top performing suburbs?

Higher mortgage rates and tighter lending rules have left New Zealand’s housing market weaker than expected, with sales at a 12-year low.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2023
‘One bright light’ amidst housing market downturn
Bank of New Zealand

‘One bright light’ amidst housing market downturn

Sales rose nearly 8% in November, offering a rare sign of resilience as New Zealand’s median house price fell 12.4% year on year.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2022
Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks
Bank of New Zealand

Rising OCR sees borrowers look beyond big banks

Higher borrowing costs are pushing first-home buyers towards brokers as the Reserve Bank lifts the Official Cash Rate to 4.25%.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022
GFC

Housing market facing challenges for rest of 2022

Sharply higher mortgage rates and refinancing demand are set to deepen New Zealand’s property slowdown, CoreLogic warns.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2022
Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there
Bank of New Zealand

Prices flatten with keen buyers still out there

Demand is still holding up this winter, with first-home buyers helped by easier deposit rules and lending changes despite softer sales.

By Michael Curreen • 11 min read • Sun, 17th Jul 2022
Well-timed relief for first home buyers
Property Market

Well-timed relief for first home buyers

Tighter lending and higher mortgage costs have pushed first home buyers to a seven-year low, even as government support rules are loosened.

By Michael Curreen • 8 min read • Sun, 22nd May 2022
Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in
GFC

Regional differences showing as property market downturn sets in

Tighter credit and higher rates are leaving first home buyers more exposed, with some regions now showing early signs of vulnerability.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Sun, 10th Apr 2022
Rising interest rates and tighter credit weighing on housing demand
Bank of New Zealand

Rising interest rates and tighter credit weighing on housing demand

Mortgage activity has slumped as tighter lending and higher rates cool demand, with CoreLogic warning house prices may fall further.

By Michael Curreen • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Property resale gains high across the board
Property Market

Property resale gains high across the board

Record resale profits are still spreading nationwide, with 99.3% of homes sold in Q4 2021 making a gross gain, CoreLogic says.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022