Mortgage Adviser Blog

Month: October 2020

By Donna Marks, a Mortgage Adviser in Wellington

What to Think About When Writing a Will
Buying and Selling Property

What to Think About When Writing a Will

Lockdown in New Zealand sparked a flurry of people enquiring about writing their Will*. But it’s not just in a pandemic when an important legal

Navigating Your Finances in a Pandemic
Buying and Selling Property

Navigating Your Finances in a Pandemic

COVID-19 has impacted not only the way we work, go to school or socialize; for many, it’s had a significant financial impact too. Job loss

Applying For a Mortgage, Post-COVID
Buying and Selling Property

Applying For a Mortgage, Post-COVID

The New Zealand property market is booming, despite economists’ doom-and-gloom predictions earlier this year. Historically low interest rates, the removal of loan-to-value restrictions, and more

Staying Safe Online
Buying and Selling Property

Staying Safe Online

Over the last month, some of New Zealand’s biggest companies have been hit by cyber-attacks. Among those targeted were the New Zealand Stock Exchange, MetService,

Why Springtime Brings Happiness
Buying and Selling Property

Why Springtime Brings Happiness

If you’re feeling an extra spring in your step, you’re not alone! Scientists tell us that the start of spring can radically improve your mood

Property: Still The Best Investment
Buying and Selling Property

Property: Still The Best Investment

If you’re looking to invest your money right now, you can’t beat the returns on property. With the OCR expected to remain at 0.25 per

Review Your Mortgage
Buying and Selling Property

When Did You Last Review Your Mortgage?

Home loan interest rates have fallen to historic lows in 2020 and economists are predicting even lower mortgage interest rates in the months ahead in