Category Archives: First Home Buyers

Interest Rates are Down; Time for First-Home Buyers to Get Up!

October 22, 2024

Interest Rates are Down; Time for First-Home Buyers to Get Up!

Mortgage interest rates are on the move New Zealand mortgage interest rates have been steadily decreasing since August this year....

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Can I get the First Home Loan? What you need to know

August 4, 2024

Can I get the First Home Loan? What you need to know

We’re all aware that, with high prices and conservative lending, first-home buyers face greater challenges than before. Therefore, it’s crucial...

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Debt-to-income (DTI) Restrictions

July 1, 2024

The DTI Restrictions are Here – What Does This Mean?

As of 1 July 2024, Debt-to-Income (DTI) restrictions have been introduced as an additional affordability check for lenders to complete...

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The First Home Grant is Gone: What Does This Mean For First-Home Buyers?

June 17, 2024

The First Home Grant is Gone: What Does This Mean For First-Home Buyers?

On the 22nd of May, the New Zealand Government surprised everyone by announcing that the First Home Grant had been...

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Credit Card Debt Impacts Your Mortgage Affordability

May 26, 2024

How Credit Card Debt Impacts Your Mortgage Affordability

How Credit Card Debt Impacts Your Mortgage Affordability in New Zealand Credit card debt is common in New Zealand and can...

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Save Thousands on Your Mortgage

February 6, 2024

Save Thousands on Your Mortgage with Flatmates

Yes, you can save thousands on your mortgage with flatmates or boarders. It also relieves the financial stress with the...

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Building Inspection Report Guide

January 11, 2024

Building Inspection Report Guide for NZ Buyers and Sellers

The Role of a Building Inspection Report This article provides a Building Inspection Report Guide for both NZ Buyers and...

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Using a Guarantor to Get a Mortgage in New Zealand

May 1, 2023

Using a Guarantor to Get a Mortgage in New Zealand

Getting finance for your first home can be challenging. For some, having a guarantor is the answer to meeting a...

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Interest Rate Increase on Mortgages

March 1, 2023

Strategies to cope with rising mortgage interest rates

Today many New Zealanders are feeling the strain of the high cost of living, particularly with the high mortgage interest...

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