Guides

Couple looking for a home
By Mike Fraher • July 31, 2026
Buying your first home in New Zealand? Learn about deposits, KiwiSaver, pre-approval, mortgages, costs and the buying process with our complete First Home Buyers Guide.
Person handing keys to house
By Mike Fraher • October 27, 2024
Understand the difference between a salesperson at a bank and a mortgage broker
House painted aqua
By Mike Fraher • October 27, 2024
The article that lists all the things you need to be aware of when you get a mortgage. Take the stress out by working through the list.
Couple discussing mortgage
By Mike Fraher • October 26, 2024
Like one big overdraft with all your accounts feeding into it. A revolving credit mortgage can be a good option to reduce interest if handled correctly.
Savings in a jar
By Mike Fraher • October 25, 2024
First home buyer options and some things you can do with your personal spending to help get your deposit.
Couple discussing borrowing
By Mike Fraher • October 23, 2024
If used properly an offset mortgage enables you to pay off your mortgage faster and pay back less interest over the course of your loan
Keys in a door
By Mike Fraher • September 30, 2024
Understand what a refix, refinance and a restructure is and when you should use each one when it comes to your mortgage.