Craig Pope Mortgage Update October   If you are like me, you are Election fatigued! I think we all want to move on with life and have a new plan moving forward as a country (and some summer weather would help). With the cost of living being at the top of...

Money Matters: The Benefits of KiwiSaver   KiwiSaver is a tried-and-tested savings initiative that comes with a wealth of benefits. It’s affordable, easy, and works for most people. I recommend it to many of our clients as an excellent place to start when it...

10 Reasons to use a Craig Pope Financial Mortgage Adviser   We have access to multiple banks & lenders giving us choices and options to help you with a wide range of lending scenarios. Whether you are a first home buyer, property investor, refinancing,...

Money Matters: Ten Lessons To Teach Your Kids About Money The earlier you teach your kids about money, the better. When they are adults, they will need to know how to spend, save, and invest, so setting them on the right path when they are young can set them up for...

What is the First Home Buying Process? Buying a house is a complex business with lots of twists and turns. In this blog we have tried to simplify the process and how it fits in with our process to give you an idea of how it all rolls…. 1. Mortgage application and...

6 key things borrowers forget when managing their home loans. Banks’ cross securitise property Meaning if you own multiple properties and have all the lending with one bank, chances are they are ‘cross securitised’. So, all the loans are secured against all the...

Making The Most of Every Dollar: Ten Tips On How To Thrive In A Recession The recent news that New Zealand has officially entered a recession, with the economy shrinking 12.2% in the three months to June, is worrying for everyone. Now is the time to get your finances...

Glossary of terms Part 3 Low Doc or No Doc Loans Also could be known as ‘Self Cert’. Commonly used for self-employed people who do not have their financials readily available and self-declare what their income is. ‘No Doc’, also known as Asset Lend where no proof of...

Glossary of terms Part 2 Conditional Agreement An agreement with conditions that must be met before everything becomes final. Both the buyer and the seller can put conditions in the agreement. Buyers often ask for conditions about checking the Certificate of Title,...

How to Choose the Right Financial Advisor for You Securing a mortgage and buying your first home is often considered to be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. I know first-hand from listening to new clients just how frustrating it can be, going back...