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And another 0.25% it is! Just as expected, the RBNZ dropped the OCR from 3.50% to 3.25% on 28 May. But while every step closer to neutral is a step in the right direction, how much of a difference will it really make to mortgage rates?
In some parts of the world, like the US, the drop-off in house sales over winter is big enough to have a dramatic impact on house prices—but not so in New Zealand. Squirrel guest blogger Rodney Dickens dives into the data in his latest article.
Getting a flatmate in can be a really smart move for a first home buyer—both giving you extra cash in the back to help cover your mortgage repayments, and significantly increasing your borrowing power. And new rule changes across a number of major NZ lenders just made the process a whole lot easier. Here's what you need to know.
These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.
