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20 August 2013

Bank lending restrictions announced

The Reserve Bank says that from October 1 banks will not be allowed to write more than 10% of their loans above the 80% LVR mark.

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20 August 2013

LVR move stricter than predicted

[UPDATED] Loan-to-value restrictions announced today are tighter than had been expected.

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20 August 2013

Customers 'will be disadvantaged'

Some businesses and householders will be adversely affected by loan-to-value restrictions, says the New Zealand Bankers Association (NZBA).

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