Bernard Hickey
Banks put up long term fixed mortgages
Bernard Hickey is managing editor of interest rates monitoring website www.interest.co.nz . Audio
Rates of return
Bernard Hickey from interest.co.nz looks at how to get decent returns in the face of falling interest rates. Audio
Bernard Hickey
The managing editor at interest.co.nz discusses the newly released GDP figures. Audio
Tougher mortgages
First homes buyers, and small businesses will feel the pinch as banks increase their minimum mortgage deposits. Audio
AXA Freezes Three Mortgage Funds
There are fears the government's deposit guarantee scheme could have dire consequences for some investment funds. Audio
The New Deposit Guarantee Scheme
There are calls for the Government to avoid letting finance companies register for the new deposit guarantee scheme. Audio
Call For Bank Deposit Insurance Scheme
Bernard Hickey from interest.co.nz believes there's a possibility of catastrophic collapse in the US. Audio
Lehman Brothers Employees Are Stunned
Stock prices worldwide are sliding on cascading fears about the stability of the US financial system. Audio
Housing Affordability
Analyst Bernard Hickey explains whether the latest statistics really mean that housing is becoming more affordable to buyers. Audio
Housing Market Slump may not be as Deep
Quotable Value says there is evidence the housing market slump won't be as deep as previously thought. Audio
Reserve Bank Review of Interest Rates
Radio New Zealand Business reporter crosses live from the Reserve Bank, where governor Alan Bollard has reviewed interest rates. Audio
Home Loans Affordable Due to Falling House Prices
In June, it took 78 point 5 per cent of the median take-home pay to service a mortgage on a median priced house. Audio
Credit Card Crunch Hits Spenders
Reserve Bank data shows dramatic slow down in new spending on credit cards, whilst at the same time debt is increasing. Audio
Commentator Warns of Even Higher Petrol Prices
Business commentator Bernard Hickey is warning that petrol prices will hit two dollars a litre in the coming weeks. Audio
Real Estate Institute Criticised for Talking Up Market
The Institue described the housing market as being at 'a tipping point'. Audio
Real Estate Institute New Figures
Housing inflation has almost stalled according to the latest Real Estate Institute figures. Audio