Mortgages

Time for a financial tune-up?

Yesterday the Reserve Bank announced no change in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) this time around, and some commentators are predicting th

Protect yourself from interest rate rises

Yesterday the Reserve Bank announced there would be no change in the Official Cash Rate (OCR).

Take an interest and take charge

This week Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard announced the Official Cash Rate (OCR) would remain unchanged at 2.5%.

Questions to ask your mortgage lender

A mortgage is likely to be your biggest financial commitment.

Help buying your first home

Lower interest rates and falling house prices mean buying a home is more affordab

Glossary: interest rates

How to get mortgage-free faster

Paying off a mortgage can seem like a daunting task. But the quicker you pay it off, the less it will end up costing you.

Reverse mortgages explained

A major bank announced this week that they were introducing a “reverse mortgage” product. So what exactly is this and who is it for?

The OCR - how does it affect you?

You may have heard about the Official Cash Rate (OCR) in the news, but why is it important and how does it affect you?

Mortgages - interesting times ahead

Not that long ago you didn’t really think about your mortgage until your fixed term came up for review, then you just fixed it again for another 2-3 years. 

Higher mortgage rates - are you prepared?

If you’re on a floating mortgage at the moment you’ll be loving the rates currently on offer – which range from 5.69% to