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 …
Credit Cards - March 17th How to prevent credit card fraud overseas The Banking Ombudsman urges Kiwi travellers to be vigilant with credit cards to avoid credit card fraud when travelling. Credit card fraud can certainly cause panic so it helps to know that, in general, banking customers …
Travel Insurance - March 13th Travel insurance award winners for outstanding value are revealed in Canstar’s star ratings Travel insurance brings a sense of relief in case anything going wrong while travelling. And, while you may be aware travel insurance is a worthy step in preparing for travel, the question of which travel …
Credit Cards - February 28th Wedding Gifts: What should I spend? Gone are the days where you could send the happy couple off with a new toaster. Modern couples usually live together before getting hitched, so have often already accumulated everything they do and don’t need. Nowadays, …
Travel Insurance - February 23rd Wedding insurance NZ: How to protect your wedding In a perfect world all weddings would go to plan, however, with destination weddings comes an increase in risk. So, here is Canstar’s guide to help ensure your destination wedding runs smoothly! The average New Zealand …
Credit Cards - February 19th The ultimate guide to online wedding dress shopping A bride's wedding day is quite possibly a day full of pressure to look and feel like a princess. And, while the internet can help you bring together your vision, there are always risks of …
Term Deposits - February 17th How do term deposits compare to on-call savings accounts? There are a multitude of benefits to both term deposits and on-call accounts - the question is, which choice can you benefit from the most? We look at the pros and cons of both term …