Davidson

Davidson

economist New Zealand

Davidson is a financial expert who has provided insights into the rising mortgage arrears in New Zealand, attributing the increase to factors such as rising unemployment amidst falling interest rates, while suggesting that most homeowners are still managing their financial obligations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
54,729
Power
292$
Sentiment
7.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 1 8.00 0.09% +0% 53,771,296 50,301 $106,000 99$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,428 $210,000 193$
Totals 2 58,593,529 54,729 $316,000 292$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Davidson said borrowers putting more of their loans on floating and shorter-term fixed rates last year also made it easier for them to switch banks. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Bank switching among mortgage holders spiked in December, soaring past previous record

New Zealand New Zealand: Davidson said the Reserve Bank’s relaxation of the loan-to-value ratio lending restrictions was a notable shift that could possibly benefit investors. 7

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Cotality data shows house prices up 0.2% in October, green shoots visible

New Zealand New Zealand: Davidson believes that beyond the immediate cycle, there are structural factors that remain critical to New Zealand’s long-term affordability issues. 6

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: New Zealand housing affordability at highest level since pre-Covid 19