Home Loans - October 6th What property type is best for you? So you managed to raise the deposit, navigate your way through the home loan market, and start shopping around for a house. Great work! You’ve come a long way already. But big decisions still lie …
First Home Buyers - October 4th Opinion: Will Simplicity’s surprise move shift the mortgage market? This week, KiwiSaver provider Simplicity launched its home loan offer, signalling an intent to tackle the big banks for first home buyer business. The move - which is dramatic but perfectly fits the brand’s challenger status …
Home Loans - August 27th Kiwibank wins Canstar’s Most Satisfied Customers Award for Home Loans “According to our research, Kiwibank was the stand-out performer,” says Jose George, general manager of Canstar New Zealand. “Kiwibank was the only home loan provider to receive a 5-star rating for overall customer satisfaction, where key …
Home Loans - August 7th Official Cash Rate slashed to record low, but what does this mean for you? In response to subdued economic growth and tempered household spending, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has today announced that the Official Cash Rate (OCR) has dropped 50 basis points to an historic low …
Home Loans - August 1st Pros and cons of buying an investment property Co-Author: Olivia Fairhurst While we talk about the struggles of young New Zealanders trying to get their foot in the door in the property market, let’s not begrudge those lucky enough to consider investing in property. For …
Home Loans - August 1st What does positive and negative gearing mean? Co authors: Michelle Norton and Olivia Fairhurst What is gearing? Essentially, "gearing" refers to borrowing money to buy an asset - and, in property circles, is when a home loan is taken out to purchase an investment …
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 …