by Global Finance | Jun 4, 2025 | Blog
No one really wants to think about being horribly unwell. But life doesn’t always go to plan. Trauma insurance, or trauma cover as it is also known, is there to give you a financial cushion if you’re diagnosed with a major illness. It is a vital component of...
by Global Finance | May 8, 2025 | Blog
How Global Finance guided Marisa and Kiran through the first home buying maze Marisa and Kiran, a couple from West Auckland, were ready to buy their first home. With a steady combined income and some savings behind them, they thought they were in a good position; they...
by Global Finance | Apr 4, 2025 | Blog
When refinancing your mortgage, comparing offers from different banks is smart. But what happens when multiple offers look almost identical? We asked Aseem Agarwal, Head of Mortgages at Global Finance for advice on refinancing and what to do when multiple offers...
by Global Finance | Mar 14, 2025 | Blog
“I’m young and healthy; insurance isn’t a priority in my life yet, right?” Actually, the opposite is true. One of the most common questions we hear from young Kiwi adults is, “When is the right time to get insurance?” The honest answer: as soon as possible. The...
by Global Finance | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog
As interest rates begin to decline due to the recent 0.5% OCR drop, and with another 0.5% OCR reduction predicted for November 27th, many are asking the same question: What will happen to house prices and where will interest rates land? While there is a general belief...
by Global Finance | Sep 20, 2024 | Blog
The much-hyped tax cuts for 83% of New Zealanders over the age of 15 have come into effect. Whoop-de-do, I hear you say. And yes, for most of us you’d be right. Working-age New Zealanders will get an additional $16 a week on average. And that is not a lot to get...