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Covid and KiwiSaver returns

Recently I received a survey of KiwiSaver Returns, which basically ranks performance on a group of major providers, and measures their performance across 1 year, 3 year and 5 year periods. So with Covid 19, the risks when we started that journey in early to mid 2020...

How to look more attractive to the bank

Going for a home loan can be a daunting process and most people are a little nervous (or VERY nervous) as to what the bank is going to say when they see their personal bank statements. Especially when they start to think...

Do I Really Need A 20% Deposit?

Check out our lil clip about deposits for your house and how you can cobble it together – a lot of people don’t know all the ways in which you can make it work! Craig explains 5 ways to help get this together. Let us know what you think.

$200,000 is a lot of money… right?

KiwiSaver – A $200,000 difference! Let’s say you are 40 years old, earn $60,000 per year, contributing 3% and have $12,000 in your KiwiSaver account. Using Online Calculators, one provider suggests that this investor could have anywhere between $138,000 and $346,000...

Spring is looming and there are good financial things in the air!

Usually around this time of year, as the days get lighter, longer and less chilly, and the flowers start to come out, people get a bit busier with regards to buying or selling their houses. We can expect to see the usual promotions from the banks offering this deal or...

Turned Down by Banks? Brokers Could Get Your Mortgage Approved

Good news. If your mortgage application is declined by the bank, mortgage brokers tend to have the ability to turn things around for you.

Tighter Lending, But Better Mortgage Broker Deals?

Investors Priced Out – Is 2017 the Year to Buy?

We discuss price trends, how houses are selling, what this means for first home buyers and the long term buyer outlook for property.

Fixed vs Variable Home Loans

It is crucial to gain as much insight into the benefits and risks of fixed and variable home loans as possible to understand the best mortgage structure and solution for you.