ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ, NZE:ANZ) has reduced its home loan affordability test rate to 7.10% from 7.25%, according to a Wednesday interest.co.nz report.
The test rate is used to assess a borrower's ability to repay the loan if interest rates rise.
ANZ said a lower test rate will enable borrowers to qualify for higher loan amounts, according to the report.
The bank also noted that banks are facing competition in attracting a limited number of "creditworthy" borrowers.
ANZ did not immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.
The company's shares rose 1% on market close.
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