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Forecasts predict longer term interest rates may rise
The key issue economists are talking about this week are the poor GDP numbers from last week which show the New Zealand economy is deep in the grips of a recession.
Westpac's profit plunges as charges for bad loans soar
Westpac New Zealand's March quarter net profit fell 75% as charges for bad loans soared but its mortgage lending rose strongly.
Bill to force disclosure of break fees
National MP Aaron Gilmore is hopeful that a bill he launched to force mortgage lenders to disclose the cost of breaking fixed rate loans will lead to legislation.
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