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What to consider as interest rates drop | Kip Hanna

4 July 2023

NZHL CEO Kip Hanna shares his thoughts on the learnings from the last interest rate cycle, how homeowners and investors can prepare for lowering interest rates, and what to consider when refinancing. Lessons learned. A few years ago, New Zealand was experiencing a historically low-interest rate environment; many borrowers hadn’t…

Tea with Tony | Episode 26 | July 2023

3 July 2023

This month Tony gives us the latest on the housing market and interest rates, looks at our household consumption and gives a breakdown of the Commerce Commission’s bank investigation. Plus, is it still a buyer’s market? Key Moments 1:09 – The real estate market and interest rates 4:35 – Tony’s…

Tony Alexander | Shaping New Zealand’s Economy

13 June 2023

Taken from Tea with Tony | June 2023 In this blog, Tony explores the key factors shaping the economy, housing market, and interest rates alongside the impacts of the recent Government Budget announcement and the latest Reserve Bank monetary policy review which saw a .25% hike to the Official Cash…

Tea with Tony | Episode 25 | June 2023

7 June 2023

In the latest episode, Tony explores the key factors shaping the economy, housing market, and interest rates alongside the impacts of the Government Budget announcement and the recent hike in the Official Cash Rate. Plus, Tony shares his economic outlook insights – are we still heading towards a recession? Find…

First Home Buyer Insights from a Mortgage Mentor | Emma Johns

1 June 2023

The journey to homeownership is a huge step that NZHL Whangarei South and Kerikeri Business Owner, Emma Johns, has guided first home buyers through over her 30 years working in banking and finance. In this blog, Emma shares her views and advice for those looking to jump on the property…

Resetting your finances | Tips from our Mortgage Mentors Nationwide

23 May 2023

Taking control of your finances and household expenditure can be empowering – even though you can’t directly control interest rates or inflation. To effectively manage your financial well-being, it’s important to have a clear understanding of your total income and actual spending, rather than relying on estimations. Creating a solid…