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Anastasia Lloyd

Anastasia Lloyd

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Anastasia Lloyd is a communications coordinator at Finder. She has previously worked in the banking sector and has written about a range of financial topics including mortgages, personal loans, savings and credit cards. Ana has a Bachelor of Arts in Media from Macquarie University.

Latest articles by Anastasia Lloyd

36 articles written by this author

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RBNZ Survey: 58% of experts say further mortgage rate changes to come

A slew of banks have moved their fixed loan rates in both directions in recent weeks, yet experts believe further rate changes are still to come.

Anastasia Lloyd 3 June 2021
RBNZ Survey: 58% of experts say further mortgage rate changes to come
News

Side hustle nation: 1 in 3 Kiwis has a second income stream

From tutoring to up-cycling, Kiwis are busy earning extra cash through a side hustle according to new research by Finder.

Anastasia Lloyd 12 May 2021
Side hustle nation: 1 in 3 Kiwis has a second income stream
News

Debt dilemma: 41% of Kiwis have an outstanding credit card balance

Kiwis may be incompatible with their current credit card according to new research by Finder, a financial research and credit card comparison site in New Zealand.

Anastasia Lloyd 5 May 2021
Debt dilemma: 41% of Kiwis have an outstanding credit card balance
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RBNZ Survey: 69% of experts predict rents will rise under new housing policies

Experts are concerned that tenants will cop higher rents under the government’s new housing policies according to new Finder research.

Anastasia Lloyd 13 April 2021
RBNZ Survey: 69% of experts predict rents will rise under new housing policies
News

Fast and furious: 85% of Kiwis have fallen victim to a road rage incident

Kiwi drivers are seeing red behind the wheel, according to new research by Finder, a financial research and car insurance comparison site in New Zealand.

Anastasia Lloyd 24 March 2021
Fast and furious: 85% of Kiwis have fallen victim to a road rage incident
Stats + Facts

A snapshot of women and money in 2021

From investing to property, Finder takes a closer look at women and their finances as part of International Women’s Day.

Sophie Wallis & Anastasia Lloyd 4 March 2021
A snapshot of women and money in 2021
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RBNZ Survey: 69% of experts support stricter LVR requirements for investors

Experts and economists are in favour of stricter loan-to-value ratio (LVR) requirements for property investors, with the Reserve Bank set to crack down on investor lending from 1 May.

Anastasia Lloyd 22 February 2021
RBNZ Survey: 69% of experts support stricter LVR requirements for investors
Digital banks

Three financial trends to expect in 2021

2020 was a hugely turbulent year, both in New Zealand and across the globe. Many financial predictions for the year had already fallen flat by March, as COVID-19 plunged the nation into uncharted territory.But as we move into 2021, an element of predictability looks set to return in New Zealand. While no one can predict […]

Anastasia Lloyd 6 January 2021
Three financial trends to expect in 2021
Car Insurance

Finder Car Insurance Consumer Survey 2020

We asked more than 2,000 Kiwis about their experiences with and thoughts on car insurance in New Zealand. This is what they said.

Kevin McHugh & Anastasia Lloyd 17 December 2020
Finder Car Insurance Consumer Survey 2020
News

Kiwi credit card holders could be facing a $247 million “loyalty tax”

Kiwi credit card holders could be overpaying millions of dollars in interest over the next two years unless they switch to a lower rate, according to Finder, a financial research and credit card comparison website in New Zealand.

Anastasia Lloyd 10 December 2020
Kiwi credit card holders could be facing a $247 million “loyalty tax”
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