Ways to raise your deposit for a first home

Ways to raise your deposit for a first home

Ways to raise your deposit for a first home. If you are a first home buyer, you probably think raising a deposit for a home can be a massive mountain to climb. But there are lending options ranging from 5% (saved) so you may be closer to your first home than you...
What is equity and how do I improve it and use it?

What is equity and how do I improve it and use it?

What is equity and how do I improve it and use it? Firstly, for the purposes of the article and the business we are in, by equity we mean the value created in your house if you were to sell and pay off any outstanding debt. So, if your house is worth $1,000,000 and...
Player partnership sponsorship

Player partnership sponsorship

At Craig Pope Financial we’re proud to be the official player partnership sponsor for the Wellington Phoenix Football star player Oskar Zawada! And he didn’t disappoint by scoring a cracking goal last week and then followed it up with a hatrick at the weekend. Looking...
Using a KiwiSaver to Buy a House

Using a KiwiSaver to Buy a House

Using a KiwiSaver to Buy a House   You’re ready to jump on the property ladder. The KiwiSaver that you’ve been carefully growing is finally large enough for a house deposit. Now what? Using a KiwiSaver to buy a house should be a straightforward process. But there...
7 Barriers to Getting a Mortgage

7 Barriers to Getting a Mortgage

7 Barriers to Getting a Mortgage   Below are some of the typical reasons for having your mortgage application declined and some tips on how we fix the problem! As a mortgage broker this is our daily business helping improve your chances of approval.  ...