15 Jan 2026

How business confidence could affect mortgage rates and lending

From Morning Report, 7:17 am on 15 January 2026

Signs of rising confidence and a possible peak in unemployment may influence the Reserve Bank's February decision, with potential implications for mortgage rates and borrowers. Mortgage advisor Nick Niblett from Advice Knight in Auckland spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

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