Leaky homes relief available

Stuff.co.nz

Andrea Vance

28.07.2011

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The New Zealand Bankers' Association said eight banks had signed up to lend under the deal. They were ANZ, ASB, BNZ, HSBC, Kiwibank, SBS, TSB and Westpac.

NZBA chief executive Sarah Mehrtens said home owners would still need to meet the banks' lending criteria. She urged home owners to seek independent legal advice "because the FAP may not be for everyone."

"Eligibility and and affordability are key elements of the package," she said.