LVR restriction removed and what does it mean for you?

13 May 2020 | Connie | Finance 101

On 30th April 2020, the New Zealand Reserve Bank has announced to remove mortgage loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restriction. This change marks the end of LVR limits and banks don’t need to comply with the LVR rule for the next 12...

How to use family trust to protect your assets in New Zealand?

30 Apr 2020 | Connie | Finance 101

In New Zealand, family trust is a popular way of protecting your valuable assets. If you are thinking about setting up a family trust, and wondering what exact family trust is and do you really need one, then you have come to...

Reserve Bank proposes to remove the LVR restrictions?

23 Apr 2020 | Connie | Finance 101

Having kept the loan-to-value ratio (LVR) restrictions in place for nearly seven years since 2013, the New Zealand Reserve Bank gives banks seven days notice that they plan to remove LVR restrictions on residential mortgage l...

Three most asked questions during the COVID-19 lockdown answered

08 Apr 2020 | Connie | Finance 101

As you can imagine we’ve had many conversations with clients over the past few days, some of whom are significantly impacted by Covid-19 and the results of lockdown. We’ve shared the three most frequently asked questions by c...

Coronavirus: How to reduce my mortgage repayment pressure?

25 Mar 2020 | Connie | Finance 101

If you struggle to repay your home loan, it’s best to act as soon as possible and seek professional advice. Find out what you can do to make repaying more manageable and less stressful. The 13 tips below will help you proacti...