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flag A New Zealander avoided foreclosure after winning $4,500 in compensation through the Banking Ombudsman.

flag A New Zealand borrower facing a forced home sale due to financial hardship received $4,000 for renovations and a $500 goodwill payment after escalating his case through the Banking Ombudsman Scheme. flag The man, injured at work and unable to work, struggled with mortgage payments and faced confusion over switching to a lower fixed rate while in arrears. flag The bank required a 90-day monitoring period and later threatened account closures due to his distress and confrontational behavior, which the ombudsman deemed reasonable but recommended a flexible resolution. flag The outcome avoided a mortgagee sale and highlighted rising concerns over financial hardship, with a 55% increase in related complaints. flag The ombudsman urged banks to improve communication and support processes, emphasizing early contact from customers and clearer pathways for help, especially in property lending cases involving interest rates and break fees.

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