David Tripe

Banks are reacting sceptically to plans by opposition parties to hold a special inquiry into interest rates charged to the public. Audio

The Reserve Bank deputy governor says the margins the banks are making on floating mortgages are as high as they can remember. Audio

They say their hand's been forced because of investor pressure for a higher return in a risky economic environment. Audio

Getting about on the property market is getting harder. Audio

Massey University banking lecturer David Tripe says weakness in the dollar will be making foreign creditors nervous. Audio

David Tripe from Massey University's Banking Mgmnt. Centre talks about this mortgage prerequisite and deposit guarantees. Audio