Activating DTIs and loosening LVRs
The New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) wants the Reserve Bank to loosen proposed debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions because of the internal conservatism of some banks.
The New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) wants the Reserve Bank to loosen proposed debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions because of the internal conservatism of some banks.
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Co-operative Bank - Owner Occ | 8.40 |
First Credit Union Standard | 8.50 |
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Activating DTIs and loosening LVRs - NZBA
The New Zealand Banking Association (NZBA) wants the Reserve Bank to loosen proposed debt-to-income (DTI) restrictions because of the internal conservatism of some banks. [READ ON]