TSB cuts one-year fixed home loan rate to 4.39%
TSB is dropping its one-year fixed home loan rate to 4.39% per annum. Photo / Getty Images Burgess…
Major bank hikes longer term mortgage rates, lowers six-month rate
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Westpac hikes longer-term fixed home loan rates, cuts six-month rate
The rates for four-year terms are also increasing for both special and standard rates by 0.1%, up to…
Post-holiday debt? Westpac launches special consolidation interest rate
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Why home loan applicants might face an extra wait
“If you apply now, approvals are likely to be scheduled for early 2026.” ASB said it had received…
Couple lose complaint over 5-year fixed home loan and $50k break fee
This year, they contacted the bank to ask about breaking their fixed term. The main banks are now…
Government gives $20m loan to build new racecourse in Flaxmere by 2029
The remainder of the racecourse cost will be borne by $57m in co-funding from HBRI and New Zealand…
Home loan shake-up as major banks hike long-term rates, trim six-month fixes
ASB has also lowered its six-month home loan rate by 20bps to 4.65%, which it says is “market-leading”.…