Home Loans

Auckland’s Most Affordable Suburbs for First Home Buyers

House prices are continuing to surpass predictions for how they'd perform post-COVID. Median house prices across NZ increased by 9% this June (2020) to $639,000, up from $620,000 (3%) in May, according to the latest …

Banking & Insurance - August 5th

The Co-operative Bank First for Home Loans

House prices – whatever the economic times, they're a perennial conversation point. Are they set to rise? To fall? What about mortgage interest rates? Which way are they turning? These questions take on new significance if …

Home Loans - August 5th

Buying A First Home? The Bank of Mum and Dad Can Help!

Author: Martin Kovacs Since the beginning of the year, mortgage rates have plummeted. Currently the lowest rate on Canstar's comparison tables is a record low of 2.45% p.a. from HSBC. However, it comes with a big …

Home Loans - July 30th

First Home Buyers: Is Improving Home Affordability A Sign to Buy?

COVID-19’s impact has been immense, and is continuing to be felt across the globe. Here in NZ, it’s changed the landscape of our housing market and altered home affordability. Not only has it helped subdue …

Home Loans - July 28th

Mortgage Stress and How You Can Beat It

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the New Zealand economy. As businesses and the community strive to cope with the restrictions on international trade and travel, many people have found themselves with reduced work …

First Home Buyers - July 27th

The 11 Red Flags to Look For at a Home Inspection

On most Saturdays, you'll find a wide mix of aspiring property buyers attending open home inspections. They'll be tapping on walls and cupboards and looking inquisitively to see if the property fits the bill. But …

Home Loans - July 17th

How To Save on Home Loan Interest

When you take out a home loan, you need to repay the principal (the amount borrowed) plus interest. Interest is what a lender charges to let you borrow money. It’s calculated as a percentage of …

First Home Buyers - July 7th

Cheapest Home and Land Packages in NZ

Author: Martin Kovacs Buying a property in the heart of Auckland or Wellington is a distant prospect for most first home buyers (FHBs), however it may still be possible to hang your hat close to the …

First Home Buyers - June 29th

First Home Buyers: Top Advice from a Mortgage Expert

As Head of Mortgages at ANZ, it’s fair to say that Glenn Stevenson knows a bit about helping first home buyers (FHBs) onto the property ladder. His bank has also just won Canstar’s 2020 award …