25/09/2013
“It says it’s likely banks won’t even lend 10 percent, and it’s more likely to be 5 percent.”
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Media
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16/09/2013
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association today welcomed the first reading of the Credit Contracts and Financial Services Law Reform Bill, and cautioned further work was needed to meet the Bill’s aims. “Quality regulation is well-targeted and properly enforced. That’s the outcome we’re looking for here,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope. The...
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29/08/2013
Make a date with your money 30.08.2013 The New Zealand Bankers’ Association is encouraging people to make a date with their money during Money Week, which runs from 1 to 7 September. “The idea is to set aside some time to take stock of your financial situation and make a plan for the future,” said...
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29/08/2013
The New Zealand Bankers’ Association has congratulated the government on two positive moves in the area of business regulation. Today a unique New Zealand Business Number is being rolled out, and earlier this week the Financial Markets Conduct Act passed. “A single reference number for all New Zealand companies will help businesses easily identify themselves...
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28/08/2013
New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said people should be aware they may be declined loans because of the new restrictions and advised people to talk to their bank about individual needs and circumstances.
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21/08/2013
Kirk Hope talks to Geoff Robinson on Morning Report about lending restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank.
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20/08/2013
“While there are positive moves to deal with the supply issue, that will take some time to be resolved. Credit growth, currently at around five per cent, is not driving this,” said New Zealand Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope.
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19/08/2013
In response to the Reserve Bank imposing limits on higher loan-to-value ratio mortgage lending today, the New Zealand Bankers’ Association said banks would continue to work hard to meet their customers’ needs within the new restrictions. “People should be aware they may be declined loans because of the new restrictions imposed by the Reserve Bank....
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16/07/2013
Kirk Hope talks to Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon about proposed lending limits and the impact on first-home buyers.
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16/07/2013
One in every two to three first-home buyers could be shut out of the housing market as the Reserve Bank forges ahead with controversial restrictions on home loans. Bankers’ Association chief executive Kirk Hope said the rules would have “perverse consequences” and lock buyers out of the market.
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