About this episode

The episode discusses the evolving role of the bank of Mum and Dad in helping first-time home buyers, particularly in the context of KiwiSaver withdrawals.

Record numbers of people are withdrawing money from KiwiSaver to buy a first home, but the bank of Mum and Dad is still helping. Mortgage advisers say that the way they are doing it is different than in the past. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

People in this episode

Guest: John Campbell

Topics covered

• bank of Mum and Dad
• KiwiSaver
• first home
• mortgage advice
• financial support

Keywords

• bank of Mum and Dad
• KiwiSaver
• first home
• mortgage advisers
• financial support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: KiwiSaver

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