Home Loans

There's no disputing that, like the wider economy, the housing market is in the doldrums. There are more houses on the market, they're taking longer to sell and prices are stagnant. According to REINZ, the …

How often can you make repayments on home loans? Many home loans have monthly repayments by default. But most lenders offer the option to make repayments weekly, fortnightly or monthly. However, if you use most mortgage calculators, including …

If you want to make your home more energy-efficient, block out some external noise and, potentially, make your property more secure, you might like to know the cost of double-glazed windows? But how much does …

Finding a home to rent can be tough, and expensive. Competition can be fierce and the best homes get snapped up quickly. And if you're not familiar with a certain area, or if you're working …

Here in New Zealand, over the past six months, the RBNZ has cut the OCR three times, from 5.5% to 4.25%, and further reductions seem likely. But, over the ditch, the Reserve Bank of Australia has yet …

Most Kiwis start their homeownership journeys with mortgages of between 20 and 30 years. However, the faster you pay down your home loan, the sooner you can enjoy financial security. And by paying more than …

The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has kicked things up a notch. On October 9, it delivered a 0.50% reduction to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – twice what it had forecast back in August – taking it …

Unless you're Richie Rich, if you want to buy a home, you'll need to apply for a home loan. And if you're new to the property-buying game, it can seem overwhelming. However, if you know …