Home Loans - July 28th Floating rate home loans: Pros & Cons Co-author Olivia Fairhurst What is a floating rate home loan? At its core, a floating rate home loan is a home loan with an interest rate that can fluctuate at any time. Changes in the interest rate …
Credit Cards - June 17th Home renovation: Tips and tricks to get started Has the latest season of the Block NZ got you all fired up to pick up a paintbrush and tools? Whether you have bought a do-up and need to do a whole house overhaul, or just …
Home Loans - April 17th ANZ helps its customers stay warm this winter Canstar spoke to ANZ’s Managing Director for Retail and Business Banking, Antonia Watson, to see how the loan is different to other offerings on the market and who is eligible for the loan. How is the …
Home Loans - April 15th ASB is the 2019 Bank of the Year – Home Loans We asked ASB’s General Manager of Retail Product, Glen Martin, what sets ASB apart when it comes to home loans, and what Kiwis should consider before choosing a home loan. ASB has won the Canstar Bank …
Home Loans - April 15th Could you save money by breaking your fixed term home loan? Over the past few months, banks have been entering “mortgage wars”, with banks cutting many of their fixed term rates. In fact, as at 22 March, five New Zealand banks were offering two-year fixed home …
Home Loans - April 15th Canstar reveals 2019 Outstanding Value home loans For the majority of people, buying a house means taking out the biggest loan they’ve ever encountered – a home loan. That’s why it’s crucial to shop around to ensure you’re getting a home loan …
Home Loans - April 11th Pros and cons of a fixed rate home loan Main image source: Shutterstock- Martin Vinas Co-author: James Hurwood Several fixed mortgage rates have decreased recently so, you may be thinking – is now a good time to choose a fixed rate mortgage? Well, here are the …
Home Loans - April 5th How to negotiate better home loan rates Co-author: Michelle Norton One of life’s little irritations we all continue to experience is buying something at a shop, only to see the same item reduced to half price a mere two days later. This happens …
First Home Buyers - March 26th What are the key property ownership types? But while you’re out hitting the pavements - or driveways - in search of home sweet home, you might be met with some unfamiliar terms. Turns out there is a bit more to picking a …
Home Loans - March 18th Common causes of mortgage default Co-author: TJ Ryan Kiwis are taking on more debt than ever before. According to the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, in 1988, the average household had around $16,000 in debt and an income of around $35,000 – …