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General Business
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‘Wagyu and shiraz’ not an affordability indicator

Tighter responsible lending rules hit low-income Kiwis hardest, banks say.

Maria Slade Tue, 18 Jan 2022

The row over New Zealand’s tighter responsible lending regulations is being compared with the situation in Australia that led to a high-profile court decision in Westpac’s favour.

Lenders are up in arms over new rules requiring them to conduct detailed examinations of borrowers’ accounts

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