by Global Finance | Sep 22, 2022 | Blog
10 ways to manage your life and your mortgage right now With interest rates soaring, mortgage repayments are about to get much more expensive for many New Zealanders – particularly those who bought property during the boom of the last two years and fix their loan for...
by Global Finance | Jul 26, 2022 | Blog
Cashbacks, cash contributions, cash rewards, cash, cash incentives or first home bonuses: these all sound wonderful but as always, caveat emptor “let the buyer beware.” A cash reward is nice to have, but it’s not the sole basis on which to choose a lender. None of us...
by Global Finance | Jul 21, 2022 | Blog
As recent history has very clearly shown us when it comes to mortgages and interest rates, predicting the future is very tricky. On top of this, many of us find thinking about our mortgage changes, rollovers and refixes just headache-making. Many of us prefer to not...
by Global Finance | Jul 15, 2022 | Blog
The potential payout far outweighs the cost For most New Zealanders, creating a safety net for those unexpected emergencies is high on the priority list. But with competing financial demands, it can be hard to know where to put your money to get the best out of it....
by Global Finance | Jul 12, 2022 | Blog
Banks can say “No” to home loan applications for all sorts of reasons. There are many Kiwis with stable employment and good credit history to whom banks have refused a mortgage. Banks must follow strict regulatory guidelines that can result in even the most...
by Global Finance | Jul 5, 2022 | Blog
For many years, house prices in New Zealand have increased year on year at an exponential rate. Even during the thick of the global pandemic, they continued to rise. But with recent changes in the market, economists are saying that trend isn’t likely to continue in...
