I’m Eddie Biesenbach. This is the Best Mortgages collection of home loan guides and news, with reading on first-home deposits, the application process, property checks and reviewing a mortgage. Start with the question that matters to you, then browse the article archive below.
Start with your question
- Using KiwiSaver for a first home? Read the KiwiSaver first-home withdrawal guide for an introduction to the eligibility, paperwork and timing questions.
- What happens during an application? Explore what a mortgage broker does, from preparation through lending conditions.
- Checking a property? The Tauranga valuations and LIMs article introduces property information to raise with your lawyer and mortgage adviser.
Keep the date in mind. These articles are general information. Rates, lending policies and scheme rules can change after publication or review. Check the date and confirm what applies now before acting. A news headline or an example does not confirm your eligibility, borrowing limit or loan approval.
Browse the article archive
Select a title to read the article, or use the page numbers below to see additional posts.
Find the next practical step
For help with your own plans, visit my first-home buyer service or refixing and refinancing service. The services overview also covers investment, construction, self-employed and debt-consolidation lending.
To explore repayment scenarios, use the mortgage calculator and read its assumptions and limits. You can also learn about my mortgage advice in Tauranga or contact me with your question.
