Home Loans - April 27th Squirrel: Tips for a Successful Home Loan Application Getting your finances in tip-top shape is always an important part of setting yourself up for a successful home loan application. Read on for tips for mortgage success. A lot’s changed in the New Zealand housing …
Banking & Insurance - April 13th Winners of Canstar’s Awards for Best Home Loans 2022 Looking for the best home loans on the market and the lenders that deliver outstanding value mortgage products? Read on for the results of Canstar's 2022 home loans research and awards. Whether you’re a first home …
Home Loans - April 13th SBS Bank is Canstar’s Bank of the Year | Home Loans 2022 Securing the best mortgage has always involved shopping around and comparing home loans. But in the current housing climate, it's more important than ever to do thorough research into the best home loan providers. Currently, the …
Home Loans - April 7th Mortgage Broker vs Bank: Which Option is Better for You? Author: Alasdair Duncan In the home loan market, a mortgage broker essentially acts as an intermediary, connecting borrowers with home loan products from banks and lenders. But you do not need to use a mortgage broker. …
First Home Buyers - April 1st How to Cut Your Mortgage Interest Rate As the cost of living soars, every little saving most certainly counts. The Government’s temporary relief measure on fuel taxes will help many struggling with household bills, but it’s impossible to know how long the …
Home Loans - April 1st Best Home Loan Rates Whether you're a first home buyer, an investor, or an owner-occupier looking to upgrade or downsize, it's essential to shop around for the best home loan rates. Last October, the Reserve Bank started lifting the …
Banking & Insurance - April 1st Canstar NZ Consumer Pulse Report 2022 Here at Canstar, we talk to a lot of ordinary Kiwis. Over the course of a year, we canvass the opinions of many thousands of New Zealand adults. It's research that forms the basis of …
Home Loans - March 29th Will a Car Loan Affect My Home Loan? Author: Alasdair Duncan When you apply for a home loan, you must inform your lender about all of your assets and liabilities. This is because home loan providers are bound by responsible lending laws. Meaning they …
Home Loans - March 1st Squirrel: What Happens to Your Mortgage in a Divorce? According to Statistics New Zealand, each year just under 1% of marriages end in divorce. For most, it’s a deeply painful time. If the emotional toll isn't enough, you must add the job of extricating …
First Home Buyers - February 24th Pre-Purchase Building Inspection: Do You Need One? What is a pre-purchase building inspection? A pre-purchase building inspection, or property inspection, is an inspection of a property that is undertaken prior to its purchase. The aim of the inspection is to identify any potential …
