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Peak of 4.5% would feel higher: ASB
An official cash rate of just 4.5% would stretch Auckland house price affordability to a level similar to that seen at the peak of the last cycle, ASB’s economists say.
Bank distribution drives ANZ's mortgage growth
ANZ chief executive David Hisco explains why the bank has managed to continue to grow its residential lending book despite a competitve market environment and the Reserve Bank's LVR restrictions.
LVR rules could be loosened this month: Westpac
The Reserve Bank could recalibrate its loan-to-value limits within the month to increase the level of low-equity lending to closer to 15% of new loans, Westpac’s economists say.
Low equity lending running at half speed
The amount of low equity loans being written by banks is running at half of their allowable limits.
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