Here's how home loan borrowers can get thousands from the bank

Some borrowers worried about increasing home loan interest rates are turning to competitor banks for cash when it’s time to refix. Mortgage advisers say most banks are still offering significant cashback deals as an incentive to get borrowers to give them their business.
November 17, 2023

Some borrowers worried about increasing home loan interest rates are turning to competitor banks for cash when it’s time to refix.

Mortgage advisers say most banks are still offering significant cashback deals as an incentive to get borrowers to give them their business.

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October 30, 2025

Home loan rate drops below 4.5%

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Key Mortgages suggests keeping up higher repayments following fixed mortgage rate to currently 4.49%. Repayments over a 20 year term are now similar to what peak market rates payments were over a 30-year loan term.

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September 2, 2025

More people get mortgages approved as another OCR cut expected

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Jeremy chats with Andrew from NewsTalk ZB about OCR drops affecting mortgage market, turnaround times, and increasing demand.

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June 26, 2025

Is 420 the magic credit score number for a home loan application?

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Key Mortgages shares detail on how credit rating scores can impact your ability to borrow. Talk to us for more information on how to put your best foot forward with main banks

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May 28, 2025

Fee hike for First Home Loan Scheme kicks in from July 1

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Kāinga Ora loan premium rises to 1.2% post July; Key Mortgages’ Jeremy Andrews says it’s still a good option for many first home buyers

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May 17, 2025

Can I get a home loan with bad credit?

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Jeremy Andrews shares some tips and examples with RNZ where bad credit borrowers may still get loans with good explanations, equity, recent history.

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April 29, 2025

Diminishing KiwiSaver balances tip up first home buyers

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Trump’s tariff war hit KiwiSaver balances, affecting first-home buyers' deposits, reports goodreturns.co.nz. Key Mortgages notes increased pressure on buyers and urges shifting to conservative funds and seeking advice to avoid further deposit setbacks amid Trump’s tariff war.

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