Home Loans - March 6th Can You Buy a House With No Deposit? Can you get a home loan with no deposit? The good news is, yes, you probably can. However, for a lender to give you a mortgage with no deposit, you'll need somebody with pockets as …
Home Loans - March 3rd How Much to Build a New House in NZ? How Much to Build a New House in NZ? In this article we cover: Median cost of buying an existing house in NZ Rising cost of building a new house We're building more, smaller homes …
Home Loans - February 4th What is the Average Home Loan in New Zealand? There's no disputing that, like the wider economy, the housing market is in the doldrums. There are more houses on the market, they're taking longer to sell and prices are stagnant. According to REINZ, the …
Home Loans - February 3rd How Much Does Double Glazing Cost? If you want to make your home more energy-efficient, block out some external noise and, potentially, make your property more secure, you might like to know the cost of double-glazed windows? But how much does …
Home Loans - January 24th House Rental Prices New Zealand Finding a home to rent can be tough, and expensive. Competition can be fierce and the best homes get snapped up quickly. And if you're not familiar with a certain area, or if you're working …
Banking & Insurance - November 11th Mortgage Offset Accounts: How Do They Work? Key points: An offset account is an everyday transaction account linked to your home loan. If you maintain a sufficient balance, an offset account has the potential to help you save thousands of dollars …
Home Loans - November 11th Five Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster Most Kiwis start their homeownership journeys with mortgages of between 20 and 30 years. However, the faster you pay down your home loan, the sooner you can enjoy financial security. And by paying more than …
Home Loans - October 22nd Squirrel: Where Are Mortgage Rates Headed? The Reserve Bank (RBNZ) has kicked things up a notch. On October 9, it delivered a 0.50% reduction to the Official Cash Rate (OCR) – twice what it had forecast back in August – taking it …
First Home Buyers - September 30th Long-term Mortgages: Beware the Break Fee! In a changing interest rate environment, like the one we’re in right now, the question of how long to fix your mortgage can feel like a tricky one to get right. Squirrel's John Bolton explains …
Home Loans - September 2nd Easy Guide: How to Apply For a Home Loan Unless you're Richie Rich, if you want to buy a home, you'll need to apply for a home loan. And if you're new to the property-buying game, it can seem overwhelming. However, if you know …
