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14 February 2013

Kiwibank's "lowest-ever" rate

The mortgage rate war continues, with Kiwibank offering the lowest rate it has offered since the bank opened its doors 11 years ago.

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13 February 2013

LVR restrictions picked for Aucklanders

It is becoming increasingly likely that the Reserve Bank may require Aucklanders in particular to have bigger deposits to buy property, economists say.

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11 February 2013

Westpac cuts rates

Westpac has announced it has cut three fixed-term home loan rates, but they may not stay low for long.

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05 February 2013

ASB: Tools will be used to delay OCR hike

ASB says there is a growing possibility the Reserve Bank may use macroprudential tools soon, to enable it to leave the official cash rate on hold until the first quarter of 2014.

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