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What is Refinancing Your Mortgage?

22 May 2024

A Guide for the Kiwi Homeowner We will cover: What is refinancing? How does refinancing work? Kiwi considerations Is refinancing right for you? Making the most of refinancing When you purchased your home, you likely took out a mortgage. That mortgage reflects the circumstances when it was created – from…

What to Ask a Mortgage Broker

17 May 2024

A Guide for the Kiwi Home Buyer Are You Looking to Buy a Home in New Zealand? That’s great! Purchasing a home (be it for the first time or the fifth time) is always a landmark moment. Every home ownership story is unique – but the one thing they all…

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

6 May 2024

Fomo has all but disappeared alongside a decrease in attendance at auctions and open homes as buyers take their time. Plus, is the surge in new property listings easing?

Do Mortgage Brokers do a Credit Check?

18 April 2024

Demystifying the Mortgage Process for Kiwi Home Buyers Applying for a mortgage can be overwhelming – that is why many homebuyers utilise mortgage brokers or NZHL Mortgage Mentors – experts who liaise between borrowers and lenders. These professionals help find the right loan for your needs and guide you through…

When to Refinance your Mortgage

8 April 2024

A Guide for the Savvy Homeowner Refinancing your home loan can be a smart strategic move that offers a range of benefits, including saving money, accessing equity, and customising your loan to meet your evolving needs. It can even help you reach financial freedom, faster. Getting the right advice is…

The NZHL Property Report By Tony Alexander

8 April 2024

Buyers are backing away, more investors are looking to sell, and real estate agents are reporting a fall in prices – what’s driving the housing market?

How to Refinance Your Mortgage

10 March 2024

An Expert Guide to Streamlining Your Home Loan in New Zealand There are many reasons to consider refinancing your home loan. Refinancing can be a great strategy to reduce interest costs, make better use of equity, or simply ensure your loan is best suited to your needs. In some cases,…

Emm McCartney Earns Prestigious Place in the 2024 NZ Adviser Elite Women.

8 March 2024

NZHL is delighted to announce Emm McCartney’s inclusion in the prestigious 2024 NZ Adviser Elite Women, a comprehensive roundup that highlights the best in the industry. As an impartial authority in the Mortgage sector, NZ Adviser conducted exhaustive research over the past five months to identify and showcase the industry’s top performers. NZ Adviser’s 30+ strong…

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

7 March 2024

With a noticeable shift in buyer’s market presence, buyer concerns have grown, with monetary policy causing a reversal in interest rate concerns. However, high appraisal requests have resulted in falling FOMO levels.

The NZHL Property Report by Tony Alexander

4 February 2024

Are buyers in a rush to purchase, and what’s stopping them? Prices are rising but how quickly and what are investors doing with their rental properties? Find out what real estate agents say in the first NZHL Property Report of 2024.

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