Home Loans - October 22nd Squirrel: Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed? 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 …
Home Loans - October 18th How Low Will Mortgage Rates Go? Between November 2021 and May 2023, the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) lifted the Official Cash Rate (OCR) from its all-time low of 0.25% to 5.50% – a level not seen since before the GFC, in 2008. As …
First Home Buyers - September 30th Squirrel: Fixing your Mortgage Long-Term? Beware of the Break Fee! In a changing interest rate environment, like the one we’re in right now, the question of how long to fix your mortgage can feel like a tricky one to get right. Squirrel's John Bolton explains …
Home Loans - September 2nd Easy Guide: How to Apply For a Home Loan 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 …
First Home Buyers - August 30th What does a Mortgage Broker Do? And Should You Use One? Do you really need to use a mortgage broker? If you're after a home loan, it's a valid question. For when it comes to mortgages, there's really only one thing most of us care about: …
Banking & Insurance - August 28th What Does a Lower OCR Mean for Kiwi Mortgage Borrowers? In this story we cover: What does a lower OCR mean for Kiwis with mortgages? What does a lower OCR mean for the NZ economy? What do falling interest rates mean for the housing market? In …
Banking & Insurance - August 14th The Co-operative Bank: Most Satisfied Customers Home Loans Winner 2024 Congratulations to The Co-operative Bank, rated the best bank for home loans by Kiwi mortgage holders for the fifth year in a row. Most of Canstar's banking awards are based on research undertaken by our dedicated …
Banking & Insurance - August 1st How Long Should I Fix My Mortgage For? Finally, mortgage rates are on their way down. Due to the country's weak economy, the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) is signalling that cuts to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) are on the horizon. And banks have …
First Home Buyers - August 1st Is it Cheaper to Buy or Build A House in NZ To buy or to build – it's a simple question, for sure. But, unfortunately, the answer is a little more complicated. So Canstar decided to delve a little deeper into the question and crunch the …
First Home Buyers - August 1st Lowest Construction Loan Interest Rate Deals Whether detached homes in greenfield subdivisions on the edge of town, or medium-density houses bunched on urban sections, new houses are popular choices for home buyers. However, if you're financing a new build, you need a …
