Banks are offering financial assistance packages for customers impacted by the recent earthquakes.
“Banks based in affected communities are acutely aware of the huge impact the earthquakes have had on people’s lives, homes and businesses,” says New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Karen Scott-Howman.
“Anyone affected by the earthquakes who has financial concerns should contact their bank to see how they can assist.”
Assistance may include:
- Temporary overdraft facilities or credit limit increases to assist with unexpected costs
- Hardship assistance for home loans, including suspending repayments for up to three months
- Early access to term deposits
- Waiving fees associated with restructuring business loans.
The banks’ contact phone numbers are:
ANZ: 0800 269 296
ASB: 0800 803 804
BNZ: 0800 275 269
Heartland Bank: 0800 227 227
Kiwibank: 0800 222 497
Rabobank: 0800 500 933
SBS Bank: 0800 727 2265
TSB Bank: 0800 872 226
Westpac: 0800 400 600