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Rates change all the time. Keep up to date with the latest activity so you can manage your mortgage and pay-it-off faster.

11 October 2019

Prefabricated homes given a new boost

A new scheme around prefabricated homes will kick in early next year, with a view to save time and cost for both manufacturers and consenting authorities.

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09 October 2019

The Co-Operative Bank challenging the big banks

Another week, another rate cut. This time from an unexpected source, The Co-Operative Bank. For clients who like to support a Kiwi owned bank, this new cut does give them more options.

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09 October 2019

Economic Outlook

We're now seeing the lowest housing interest rates of all time, the unemployment rate has remained low, and inflation has been under control. So why is business confidence so low according to the latest NZIER's latest survey?

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07 October 2019

Three things to consider when choosing your mortgage rate

We're entering a market where interest rates are the lowest they have ever been. The question most people are contemplating is:

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