Finance

Explore the latest finance news by BusinessDesk's team of reporters around New Zealand.
Squirrel offers 95% mortgages to first-home buyers
Property Free

Squirrel offers 95% mortgages to first-home buyers

Founder John Bolton says the mortgage broker has seen first-hand the frustration of many first-home buyers struggling to buy a property.

Jenny Ruth 21 Apr 2021
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NF Global director removes files from office 'for safeguarding'
Law & Regulation

NF Global director removes files from office 'for safeguarding'

Payments company refuses to refund millions of dollars including cash claimed by former Leeds Football Club owner Massimo Cellino and Israeli businessman Michael Arjang.

Victoria Young 21 Apr 2021
Heartland launches 2.75% revolving credit facilities
Markets

Heartland launches 2.75% revolving credit facilities

Heartland only started offering mainstream home loans last year through its digital channel and its rates are the lowest in the market.

Staff reporters 20 Apr 2021
Roll on a more level playing field in banking
Opinion

Jenny Ruth: Roll on a more level playing field in banking

The big four Australian-owned banks will begin losing their competitive advantage from January next year.

Jenny Ruth 19 Apr 2021