by Global Finance | Mar 4, 2023 | Blog
As a first-home buyer or an existing mortgage holder, staying informed about your mortgage repayments, especially the factors that can impact interest rates, is important. You’ve probably heard various opinions on whether rates have peaked or if there’s a...
by Global Finance | Mar 2, 2023 | Blog
Learn how to prepare for success After years of hard savings, you’re ready to apply for a mortgage. Banks will require lots of personal information as they look for red flags about your ability to cover your mortgage each month. Many people find this the most daunting...
by Global Finance | Feb 15, 2023 | Blog
What kind of property would suit you best? It’s officially a buyer’s market. Existing homes look like bargains compared to peak prices last year, and building a brand new home could also be in the budget. If you’re looking to purchase a house, you will have a much...
by Global Finance | Feb 9, 2023 | Blog
Choosing the right mortgage structure is always tricky. But with interest rates high, a well-tailored home loan is the best way to save money. Whether you want the certainty of locking down your repayments or the flexibility of paying lump sums, there’s an option to...
by Global Finance | Feb 2, 2023 | Blog
Severe rain, storms and floods have battered parts of the Auckland, Northland and Coromandel in the last week making hundreds of homes uninhabitable and lot more requiring moderate to large repairs. If your house has been affected by the flood or have a new build or...
by Global Finance | Jan 26, 2023 | Blog
Good news – it may not be 20% As house prices continue to fall, many New Zealanders previously locked out of the market could now afford to buy. So why aren’t more people taking advantage? Short answer: bad information. With rising interest rates and stricter lending...