Following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) last month, we have seen a slow, but steady, decline in interest rates. Last week saw SBS drop its six-month rate to 5.99 percent, the first of the main banks to reduce their short-term rates to under six percent. Across the […]
Following the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) last month, we have seen a slow, but steady, decline in interest rates. Last week saw SBS drop its six-month rate to 5.99 percent, the first of the main banks to reduce their short-term rates to under six percent. Across the […]
On August 14, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) cut the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 0.25 percent to 5.5 percent. It was the first time the OCR had been cut since March 2020 With the RBNZ acknowledging that inflation now seems to be largely under control, the market and most economists are pricing […]
By now your Annual Member Statement for the year ended 31 March 2024 should be available in your KiwiSaver log in. It is worthwhile taking the time to review your contributions, your retirement goal & the performance of your fund. At Threefold, we often recommend KiwiSaver fund managers Generate and Milford, as we believe they […]
Why the Real Estate Market is Ripe for Savvy Buyers New Zealand’s real estate market is at a crossroads, and the question on everyone’s mind is whether now is the right time to buy… The answer, as it often is with real estate, is nuanced and not straightforward. However, there are lots of signs that […]
Navigating the Market: Key Strategies for Property Investors In today’s fluctuating property market, many investors find themselves facing negative cash flow, leading to a growing consideration of selling their properties. With changes to the bright-line property test coming into force on July 01, meaning that the test will now only be applied if property investors […]
FMA Calls on Kiwis To Check Their KiwiSaver Accounts In a campaign announced on June 25, the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) and the Retirement Commission called on KiwiSaver members to actively review their annual statements to see if they are on track for their retirement savings goals. With individual KiwiSaver member statements being sent out […]
Case study: What to do when the bank says ‘No’… The situation… Bank declines couple’s request to continue paying interest-only on a portion of their lending, as they had reached the maximum interest-only period. With the couple facing a significant rise in mortgage repayments after interest rate hikes over the previous 5-years, Threefold helps the […]
Helping Your Children Buy Their First Home The New Zealand property market has seen significant changes recently. While property prices have been high, recent data suggests a potential cooling in some areas, which coupled with an expectation that interest rates will fall over the next twelve months, provides opportunities for first-time buyers. Despite interest […]
