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The yield on any investment usually refers to how much money it makes each year as a percentage of the amount invested. This percentage sometimes
Lockdown impact apparent This month’s survey of mortgage advisors throughout New Zealand has yielded 70 responses telling us the following. Banks remain as willing to
Choosing whether to build from scratch or buy an existing home is a question that many Kiwis struggle with. The decision outcome is highly individual.
Also known as a ‘variable mortgage’ or ‘floating home loan’, a floating rate mortgage has an interest rate that can increase or decrease at any
If you’ve had to deal with financial hardship or simply forgot to pay some bills in the last five years or so, you may find
When a home loan lender is checking you out as a potential borrower, they’ll take a long, hard look at your credit score, which is
Borrowers flock to three years This month’s survey of mortgage brokers around New Zealand received 65 responses with half before the Tuesday lockdown announcement and
If you’ve been looking for a home for a while, you’ve probably put some thought into the option of building a new house or buying
The short answer to this intriguing question is ‘as often as you want to’. Refinancing, aka remortgaging, can be something you do regularly, to either
Whether you’re a sole trader, a freelancer, in a partnership with someone or a director of a limited company, being your own boss comes with
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