31/03/2020
“Businesses are at the heart of our economy and we know many are doing it tough as a result of Covid-19,” said Beaumont.
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29/03/2020
Roger Beaumont, New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive, last week urged people to go online for information first after bank call centres were jammed with people calling through only to find long wait times.
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29/03/2020
Roger Beaumont, chief executive of the New Zealand Bankers’ Association, said: “While there are obvious advantages for people in need, repayment deferrals may extend the time it takes to repay the loan and will add interest cost
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29/03/2020
Bankers Association chief executive Roger Beaumont warned anyone thinking of taking the mortgage holiday to carefully consider its costs, as interest would still accrue over the six months.
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26/03/2020
“Banks will have different approaches to how they manage the process for customers to opt into a mortgage deferral – those details, including eligibility criteria, will be available on bank websites.”
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26/03/2020
“It’s important to know that interest on these loans will still accrue, and deferred interest will be added to the principal amount of the loan.”
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26/03/2020
“Anyone opting into a mortgage deferral needs to be clear about what this means for them. While there are obvious advantages for people in need, repayment deferrals may extend the time it takes to repay the loan and will add interest cost. So it may not be for everyone.”
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26/03/2020
“We know that some customers are already being financially impacted by Covid-19 and have an immediate need. That’s why the banking industry as a whole is stepping up with this further package.”
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26/03/2020
Bankers Association chief executive Roger Beaumont said the banks can now offer to defer mortgage payments of principal and interest for up to six months.
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23/03/2020
From Thursday, banks will keep some branches open for limited hours one day a week for customers who could not use ATMs, phone or online banking, said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Roger Beaumont.
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