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27 November 2024


OCR & interest rates update - November 2024

By John Bolton

The RBNZ has rounded out the year with a 0.50% OCR reduction on 27th November—taking the OCR from 4.75% to 4.25%. We take a look at what that means for fixed-term mortgage rates in NZ, and advice to borrowers who have been holding off fixing in anticipation of further cuts.

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28 November 2024


Investor update - November 2024

By Dave Tyrer

In this update, we're thrilled to celebrate 9 years of Squirrel investments! We share some of our key milestones, along with updates on investment wait times and the health of our portfolio.

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25 November 2024


The way Kiwi manage our home loans is changing, and it’s helping to drive more competition in the mortgage market

By Dave Tyrer

It used to be that you'd just go straight to the bank to get your mortgage sorted—but these days, more and more Kiwi are turning to the expert advice of mortgage advisers. Here's how that shift is helping to create more competition in New Zealand's mortgage market.

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4 December 2024


The 6 fintechs offering NZ’s best savings account alternatives

By David Cunningham

These days, the banks aren't your only option when it comes to managing your savings. A number of fintech players have come onto the scene in recent years, offering their own savings account alternatives—offering better rates, lower fees, and other investment options to help grow your money faster.

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