Politics Premium 'Win-win' for lenders and poor FinCap still pushing for a cap on loan interest rates. Brent Edwards Fri, 23 Aug 2019 lendinghousehold debthousehold borrowingloan sharks
Politics Premium Reserve Bank more relaxed about housing market, eases LVRs But risks still remain. Brent Edwards Wed, 28 Nov 2018 Reserve Bankhousehold debtLVR restrictionsBankslendingborrowing
ANZ's Xmas pressie for SMEs Small and medium-sized (SMEs) businesses have an early Christmas present.ANZ New Zealand is splashing out $3 billion in new lending to support SMEs in 2011.It is in addition to the $3.5 billion the bank already expects to lend in 2011 to re-finance existing customer facilities.The funds will be available using standard lending criteria and will help provide New Zealand companies with support for new investment, with working capital and with trade finance. Wed, 11 Jul 2018 Businesslending
RBNZ says debt-to-income limit of five times would be cut risk of housing crash The RBNZ found that limiting lending at a debt-to-income ratio of five times could be appropriate if house prices rise sharply. BusinessDesk Thu, 08 Jun 2017 RBNZReserve BankDTIslendinghousing crisisHousinghousing marketSteven JoyceFinance Minister
House price inflation stalls as lending restrictions bite: QV However, investor activity continues unabated. BusinessDesk Wed, 05 Apr 2017 QVhouse pricesinflationhouse price inflationlendingAucklandQueenstownwhangareiWellington
Premium Chinese NZ bank gets cash injection, looks to expand lending portfolio [UPDATED] ICBC NZ has been advanced $85 million to extend its lending portfolio in New Zealand. NBR Contributor Thu, 07 Jul 2016 icbcBankslendinganzBNZASBWestpacDon BrashMin Bai
Banks boost first quarter profits 8.6%, cost-cutting offsets thinner margins KPMG's quarterly Financial Institutions Performance Survey shows the banking sector lifted net profit to $1.25 billion in the three months ended March 31. BusinessDesk Wed, 15 Jul 2015 bankinglendingReserve BankGraeme Wheeler
Banking rivals tempt savers with more rate cuts Despite a week of rate cuts from some of the bigger banks, SBS banks still has the lowest rate in the market. NBR Contributor Fri, 13 Feb 2015 bankingMortgageHSBCkiwibankThe Co-operative Banklending
Report: Spike in consumer complaints against lenders The number of complaints investigated against lenders has more than doubled since last year, according to the annual report just released by Financial Services Complaints (FSCL). NBR Contributor Thu, 31 Oct 2013 lendingMinister for Consumer AffairsFinancial Services ComplaintsCredit Contracts and Consumer Finance Reform Bill
ANZ offers 3.7% loans to Christchurch 'red zoners' ANZ has come to the party with a special low lending rate for earthquake affected homeowners NBR Contributor Thu, 23 Jun 2011 anzChristchurchlendingforratefromspeical
