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By Donna Marks, a Mortgage Adviser in Wellington

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Mortgage

5 Ways to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster

Most homeowners long for the day when they’ll be mortgage-free. But that can feel a bit like a distant dream with no clear path to

Why choose a mortgage advisor
Home Loan Advice

Why Choose a Mortgage Adviser?

Working with a mortgage adviser not only puts you in the best possible position when it comes to applying for a home loan – particularly

Home Loan Options for First Home Buyers
First Home Buyer

Home Loan Options for First Home Buyers

For most first home buyers, the biggest hurdle is saving the 20 per cent deposit that many lenders require. Trying to keep up with rising

Christmas Money Saving Tips
Financial Health

Christmas Money Saving Tips

Many of us are feeling the financial crunch after an especially tough year. And with the festive season fast approaching, the added pressure of extra

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