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NZ debt to income ratios: The essential guide
Everything you need to know about the new DTI rules
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From July 1, 2024, new Debt-to-Income (DTI) rules from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand will limit bank lending. Owner-occupiers can borrow up to six times their gross income, and investors up to seven.
These rules aim to ensure financial stability and moderate future property booms, with minimal immediate impact expected. Banks can still offer some high-DTI loans, and key exemptions exist for new builds, refinancing, and Kāinga Ora loans, providing flexibility for borrowers.
NZ Debt to income ratios explained
The new DTI rules mean:
Annual income x DTI Ratio - Maximum borrowing
Exemptions to the DTIs
Why did the Reserve Bank introduce DTIs?
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DTIs won't affect most buyers until the next upturn.
How could DTIs affect the property market?
Why DTis won’t affect prices right away
DTIs won’t affect every market the same
DTIs may moderate prices during a boom
DTIs will affect borrowers differently
Stuff you need to know about NZ debt to income ratios
Non bank lenders don’t have to adhere to DTI rules
You may be able to still get a mortgage from banks with a high DTI
Got a high DTI? There are ways to improve it.
You can improve your DTI
Examples of NZ DTIs
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