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RNZ News
2 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Mortgage rate of 3.99% - but there's a catch
Photo: Unsplash/ Artful Homes First-home buyers are being offered a home loan rate of 3.99 percent - which one adviser is describing as "cashback on steroids". SBS is advertising the rate for first-home buyers for a limited time. Its chief executive Mark McLean said SBS lent money to 1479 first-home buyers last year and they saved $156 a fortnight compared to the big banks. At present, SBS is offering a 4.79 percent one-year rate to the wider market, in line with that of the big four banks. First-home buyers with SBS also get contributions to insurance. David Cunningham, chief executive at Squirrel, said first-home buyer offers were not unusual. The Co-Operative bank is offering 1 percent cashback to first-time buyers, up to $15,000. He said the banks were aiming to attract customers and build long-term relationships. "They're not necessarily making a lot of money... It's a bit like cash back on steroids." He said it was possible borrowers could ask other banks what they could do to compete with the SBS rate. "My gut feeling is you're unlikely to get 3.99 percent from the others but the cashback might be bigger, banks might be willing to negotiate on that." Glen McLeod, head of Link Advisory, said SBS had been offering similar, short-term deals for some time and other banks were not inclined to try to match it. "It gives people a way in, that's great... it's their hook. You can't argue with that if it's saving people money."
RNZ News
3 hours ago
- Business
- RNZ News
Mortgate rate of 3.99% - but there's a catch
Photo: Unsplash/ Artful Homes First-home buyers are being offered a home loan rate of 3.99 percent - which one adviser is describing as "cashback on steroids". SBS is advertising the rate for first-home buyers for a limited time. Its chief executive Mark McLean said SBS lent money to 1479 first-home buyers last year and they saved $156 a fortnight compared to the big banks. At present, SBS is offering a 4.79 percent one-year rate to the wider market, in line with that of the big four banks. First-home buyers with SBS also get contributions to insurance. David Cunningham, chief executive at Squirrel, said first-home buyer offers were not unusual. The Co-Operative bank is offering 1 percent cashback to first-time buyers, up to $15,000. He said the banks were aiming to attract customers and build long-term relationships. "They're not necessarily making a lot of money... It's a bit like cash back on steroids." He said it was possible borrowers could ask other banks what they could do to compete with the SBS rate. "My gut feeling is you're unlikely to get 3.99 percent from the others but the cashback might be bigger, banks might be willing to negotiate on that." Glen McLeod, head of Link Advisory, said SBS had been offering similar, short-term deals for some time and other banks were not inclined to try to match it. "It gives people a way in, that's great... it's their hook. You can't argue with that if it's saving people money."
News18
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kim Jong-kook Announces Marriage On 30th Debut Anniversary Of Renaissance
Last Updated: Kim Jong-kook announced his marriage on the same day he celebrated 30 years since his debut album Renaissance. K-pop legend Kim Jong-kook has officially announced his marriage, making August 18, 2025, a truly special day for his fans. The news came on the same day he marked the 30th anniversary of his debut album Renaissance. Kim began his career in 1995 as part of the hit duo Turbo before establishing a successful solo career in 2001. He took the opportunity to share this personal milestone alongside his professional celebration. The beloved singer reached out directly to his fans by posting a handwritten letter on his official fan page. In his note, Kim admitted that while he had long imagined this moment, putting his feelings into words made him unexpectedly emotional. He wrote, 'Hello. This is Kim Jong-kook. I have always prepared in my heart for the day when I would write and post this kind of letter, but now that I am preparing this letter, I find myself more nervous and trembling than I had imagined. I am posting this letter to let the fans who have believed in me, supported me, and always been by the side of human Kim Jong-kook know first. I'm getting married." Kim confessed in the same letter that he had been subtly hinting at this big step, but he understood that many would still find the announcement surprising. Reflecting on the significance of this year, he expressed that while he didn't release the album he had once hoped for, he had found something even more meaningful—his life partner. He continued, 'Actually, I have been dropping hints little by little, but I think there will definitely be many who feel this is sudden. This year marks my 30th anniversary since debut, and I haven't made the album I wanted, but I've created my other half. Please congratulate and support me. It's a bit late, but how fortunate it is to be going this way, right? I will do my best to live well." Kim Jong-kook's Wedding Planning Rather than hosting a star-studded, extravagant ceremony, Kim shared that he and his partner had chosen to keep their wedding small and intimate, surrounded only by loved ones. He explained, 'The wedding will be held quietly with family, relatives, and a few acquaintances on a scale that isn't too large in the near future. Thanks to the fans who have always been a great support for a long time, I am able to get married and take on a new challenge in life. I will strive to be a hardworking and diligent Kim Jong-kook. Thank you." His Journey Onscreen and Online Even as he steps into this exciting new chapter of his personal life, Kim Jong-kook remains active in the entertainment industry. He currently runs a successful YouTube channel with over 3.16 million subscribers, where he shares personal updates and content for his global fanbase. Additionally, he continues to charm audiences as a cast member on the long-running SBS variety show Running Man, proving that his appeal remains timeless even after three decades in the spotlight. view comments First Published: August 18, 2025, 17:39 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
SBS Australia
15 hours ago
- General
- SBS Australia
The stock that surged 2900 per cent in one day, and the ASX reaches record levels
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Sinar Daily
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
‘I'm getting married', Kim Jong-kook announces marriage, surprises fans with heartfelt message
AFTER three decades in the spotlight, singer and Running Man star Kim Jong-kook has surprised fans with some big news, officially announcing that he is getting married. The 49-year-old shared the update through a handwritten letter posted to his official fan forum, saying the wedding will be a small, private ceremony in Seoul with just close friends and family. In his letter, Kim expressed that while he had long imagined writing such an announcement, actually putting it into words made him more nervous than he had expected. 'At some point, I always thought to myself that a day would come when I would write and post something like this, so I kept preparing for it in my heart. 'But now that I am actually writing it, I feel much more nervous and anxious than I had imagined.... I am getting married,' he wrote, posted on Aug 18. The timing of the announcement coincides with a significant personal milestone, the 30th anniversary of his debut in the entertainment industry. 'This year marks my 30th debut anniversary, and while I had planned to release an album, life blessed me instead with my other half. I hope you will still congratulate me and cheer me on. It may be very late, but I am relieved that it is finally happening. I will do my best to live well,' he shared. Although Kim had previously dropped subtle hints, he acknowledged that the news would still come as a surprise to many. Earlier this year, he purchased a luxury flat in Gangnam, Seoul, worth 6.2 billion won (approximately £3.5 million). During a broadcast of SBS's My Little Old Boy, he mentioned the property and hinted at future plans by saying, 'If I am going to get married, I need to prepare.' At the time, he referred to it as a potential 'newlywed home,' sparking widespread speculation about his relationship status. Kim Jong-kook - Source: Instagram (@kjk76) Despite the excitement, Kim has chosen not to reveal the identity of his fiancée, nor has he disclosed the exact date of the wedding. In his letter, he also expressed deep appreciation to his loyal fans. 'Thanks to all of you, who have been my greatest source of strength for so long, I am able to marry and take on this new challenge in life. I will continue to work harder and live diligently,' he added. Kim Jong-kook first entered the public eye in 1995 as a member of the pop duo Turbo, before launching a successful solo music career. He became one of the rare artists to sweep the Artist of the Year awards from all three major Korean TV networks in 2005. His popularity continued to soar through his long-running role on Running Man, where his athleticism and strong personality earned him a massive fanbase across Asia and beyond. In recent years, he also launched a fitness-themed YouTube channel, Gym Jong Kook, in 2021. The channel, which focuses on exercise and healthy living, has attracted over 3.2 million subscribers. While the bride remains out of the spotlight for now, fans have overwhelmingly shown their support, congratulating Kim on this new chapter in his life, a personal milestone that beautifully coincides with his 30-year journey in show business.
