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...
Category Archives: Mortgage Broker
February 5, 2023
Flooding Relief Options Available from the New Zealand Banks
Flooding relief options made available here! At Platinum Mortgages we’re thinking of the many people, families and communities affected by...
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...
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...
October 3, 2022
How does a student loan affect getting a mortgage?
Does a student loan affect getting a mortgage? If you earned a degree recently, then there’s a good chance you’re...
September 1, 2022
Should I Purchase a New Build or an Existing House
To purchase a new build or an existing house is the question. This decision involves a lot of weighing of...
May 31, 2022
How do interest only mortgages work? Learn more here!
Interest only mortgages, often referred to as IO or principle relief, can work for you in certain circumstances, but you...
May 16, 2022
How soon can you re-apply after your mortgage application was declined?
We hear the phrase “My mortgage application was declined” on almost a daily basis. With the current tight lending rules,...
April 6, 2022
What are the Mortgage Lending Criteria in NZ?
Are you looking to buy a home and want to know what the banks will look at when considering your...