Wellington, Sept 17 NZPA - GE Money will offer Kiwibank branded loans under an agreement announced today.

GE Money is the largest non-bank finance company in New Zealand.

Government-owned Kiwibank said the arrangement allowed its customers to tap into a specialist personal finance provider.

GE Money New Zealand's managing director, Greg White, said Kiwibank had a strong brand and an extensive distribution network.

"We are very excited about working with Kiwibank. This alliance will bring a new level of product and service availability to customers, and reaffirms our commitment to provide innovation in the New Zealand consumer finance market," Mr White said.