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Investment property with a 10% or 20% deposit
February 2, 2023

Can You Buy an Investment Property with a 10% or 20% Deposit?

Minimum Deposit for Investment Property in New Zealand Want to purchase an investment property in New Zealand with just a…

Can I Get a Mortgage without Business Financials
February 1, 2023

Low-Doc Home Loans in NZ (No Financials)

Low-Doc Mortgage Options for Borrowers Without Full Financials It’s hard to get a mortgage if you work for yourself and…

Mortgage Preparation - Be Prepared
November 7, 2022

Mortgage Preparation

Saving for a deposit on a house? Read on for other key steps to prepare your finances when applying for…

Mortgage Glossary Terms
October 25, 2022

Mortgage Terms

Mortgage Terms – Common Terminology Explained When buying a house and getting a mortgage, you’ll inevitably come across property and…

Student Loan with Mortgage Application
October 3, 2022

How does a student loan affect getting a mortgage?

Does having a student loan mean you can’t get a mortgage? If you earned a degree recently, then there’s a…

Credit Score
August 7, 2022

Credit Scores in New Zealand Explained

What You Need to Know About Credit Scores If you’re preparing to apply for a mortgage or simply reviewing your…

What are the mortgage lending criteria in NZ?
April 6, 2022

What are the Mortgage Lending Criteria in NZ?

This article explains the mortgage lending criteria in NZ so that you are well informed of what mortgage approval requirements…

Mortgage Broker Services
March 23, 2022

Four Key Mortgage Broker Services That Support You for Life

Mortgage brokers provide important services throughout the life of your mortgage.

New building built _ Turn-Key or Progress Payment
February 1, 2022

The Difference Between Turn-Key and Progress Payment

Turn-key and progress payment contracts are the two different types of construction contracts available when you build a new home….