Home Loans

Home Insurance & DIY Renovations

Home makeover shows have inspired thousands of Kiwi home owners to try their hands at DIY renovations. But if you're planning to pick up the tools, it's worth checking out if your building plans could …

Home Loans - April 23rd

Squirrel: Economic Pain Will Be Borrowers’ Gain

What happening with house prices? There’s been a huge flurry of listing activity in the market over the last six months. It’s not unexpected. All the would-be sellers who’d put their plans on ice the last …

Home & Contents Insurance - April 22nd

Keeping Homes Weathertight | What are the 4Ds?

Leaky buildings have been an ongoing issue for the property sector in NZ stretching back to the 1990s. A range of factors can lead to a leaky home. And, unfortunately, substandard construction can see homeowners …

Home Loans - April 17th

BNZ is Canstar’s Bank of the Year Home Loans 2024

Mortgage rates are sitting at 15-year highs, so it's imperative to compare home loan lenders. Whether you're a first home buyer, a property investor, or a homeowner looking to refinance, you can potentially save thousands …

Home Loans - April 17th

Canstar’s Best Value Home Loan Awards 2024

Mortgage interest rates are at 15-year highs so, if you're in the market for a home loan, it's important to research the best value lenders in the market. Our 2024 Outstanding Value Home Loan Awards …

First Home Buyers - April 3rd

What is Non-Bank Mortgage Lending in New Zealand?

All home loans are mortgages, but not all mortgages are issued by banks. Last year in New Zealand, around 1.6% of mortgages were issued by non-bank lenders. While that's not a huge amount, it's still …

First Home Buyers - April 2nd

Squirrel’s Top Tips to Save Thousands on You Mortgage

One of the not so awesome truths about homeownership is that over lifetime of your mortgage, on a typical New Zealand house, it’s not uncommon to fork out almost as much in interest payments as …

Home Loans - April 2nd

Australian vs New Zealand Mortgage Rates

Here in New Zealand, the Official Cash Rate stands at 5.5%. However, over the ditch, the benchmark interest rate is over a whole 1% lower, standing at 4.35%. This difference is reflected in the higher …

First Home Buyers - April 1st

What are the Average Interest Rates on NZ Home Loans?

Not all mortgages are created equal. Many variables affect the interest rates on offer. These include your choice of lender, the size of your deposit, and whether you're an investor, a first home buyer or …

Banking & Insurance - March 14th

Consumer Pulse Report 2024

Here at Canstar, we canvass the opinions of many thousands of ordinary Kiwi consumers every year. It's research that forms the basis of our banking, KiwiSaver and insurance awards, and also our Consumer Pulse reports. Each …