Deciding what to do with deployment allowances or an inheritance? Deciding whether to invest in property? Not sure what to do after paying off the mortgage? Not sure what your retirement will look like? Wondering if you're overpaying for insurance? Retiring and need to know what to do and how much you can spend each year?
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Mortgages
First home buyers
Buying your first home can be a daunting undertaking, so we’re here to remove technical language, simplify the process, and make sure you get a great mortgage.
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A report recently sent by QV has shown the property trends that we’ve become used to are finally starting to change. This could mean major things for first home buyers, especially those who live in large city centres. The key change reported is that housing is becoming more affordable for home buyers due to the following reasons:
Changes in growth rates or property
The...
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Give your finances a spring makeover
We have now officially said goodbye to winter and are enjoying the first days of spring. Now is the time to take a fresh look at your finances to ensure you are on track to achieve your financial goals. Talk with us about your financial plan but, before doing so, consider the following:
Are you getting the best from your mortgage?
Interest rates are likely to start rising, so...
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How to buy your first home
Buying your first home can be tricky. It’s difficult to visit any New Zealand news site and not see an article about property unaffordability. While the increase in property values over recent years has slowed a little, purchasing your first home can still seem like a far-fetched pipedream. Despite this, home ownership is still achievable – with some forward planning and smart money...
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Mortgages
Mortgage advice
When it comes to finding a great mortgage, we have the know-how to help you get an impressive deal. After you reach out to us, we’ll assess your situation and provide you with professional advice on your options, how to strengthen your application, how to structure your mortgage to suit you, and how to become mortgage-free faster. You could save thousands. Best of all, in most cases...
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Enter your loan amount, interest rate and loan term below then click "calculate". To compare different combinations, add calculators using the "add another calculator" link.
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Investment property has been a very popular investment up and down the country for reasons including the following:
Leverage. Real estate is one of the few investments where you can borrow funds to invest more than your available capital, and increase your overall return on investment. Control. You have control over most parts of the investment. This includes...
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Mortgages
Property investment loans
Property investors are sought-after by lenders due to their equity position, borrowing history, and potential level of future borrowing. It’s important that you use this position to secure the right investment loans to meet your finance needs.
Regardless of your situation, we’re comfortable assisting property investors, including if you are:
Seeking your first investment...
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Mortgages
Refinancing your mortgage
Refinancing is the process of switching your mortgage from one bank to another and renegotiating the terms of the loan. In most cases this is to make savings by getting a better overall deal.
The opposite of refinancing is accepting the status quo, as it’s easy to simply set and forget your home loan and keep making your regular repayments. While accepting the...
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Refix or restructure
Refix
When any fixed rate mortgage is coming to the end of the fixed rate term, your bank will offer you a new rate. When you refix your mortgage, you can, and should, take advantage of the situation to reduce the rate the bank offers. Just like when you first got a mortgage, securing the best rate requires a lot of negotiation with your lender. Most often, a professional who has...
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The benefits of using a mortgage adviser (commonly called mortgage broker)
Most New Zealanders do not use a mortgage adviser (often known as a mortgage broker) to arrange their home loans. This is because when looking to borrow money for property, most people don’t realise that a benefit of a professional’s help can result in them getting the best deal for their mortgage. In fact, using a mortgage adviser could save you tens, or even hundreds of thousands of dollars...
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The four best investments for under 65’s
There are some fantastic investments available which can form a key part of achieving the financial milestones in your life. Below is a list of the four best investments for under-65’s, some of which offer a low risk and guaranteed rate of return. This means they offer a great platform for your future financial wealth, security, and independence. If you’re nearing or over...
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Why is the Reserve Bank worried about high household debt levels?
In its May Financial Stability Report, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand revealed the results of stress tests designed to assess the vulnerability of households to service their mortgages if rates rise. Its findings show a high number of owner-occupier households would be under financial stress if rates jump, which could collapse the housing market as defaults rise and demand weakens...
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