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16 April 2020

Economic outlook - post Covid-19

BNZ released an economic outlook earlier this week, which outlines the need for us to remain grounded and realistic about New Zealand’s economy's recovery, post Covid-19.

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14 April 2020

Covid-19 lockdown: what will happen with house values?

Almost three weeks into our nationwide lockdown, some are starting to wonder if their property is worth what they originally paid for it.

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07 April 2020

Lockdown week two: market update

We’re two weeks into New Zealand’s level four lockdown and we haven't seen any further movement on mortgage rates. It seems that 3.05% and 3.09% for one-year fixed is now the norm.

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01 April 2020

Guest post: mortgage rate update

Squirrel's CEO John Bolton shares his views on what's in store for mortgage rates.

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