The Mortgage Guy

10/07/2026

A question we ask whether we are buying or selling a home...what is happening with house prices...this article has some good points and worth a read -

Bank economists predict 2-5% house price growth for 2026. They predicted 7-10% for 2025 and were wrong. Our guide explains what actually drives New Zealand house prices.

24/03/2026

Good news at The Mortgage Guy with a new face to join the team!!

Welcome Jack Newsome!!

In his 3rd week and loving the challenge. Currently sitting his New Zealand Financial Services Certificate and smashing it.

Nice to have some young blood to take the business onwards......

Happy Days!!

21/02/2026

The Mortgage Guy has a new look.

We’ve built the site around what we’re known for: helping first home buyers navigate the entire lending process with confidence.

That focus is now front and centre.

While first homes are our speciality, our support does not stop at settlement. We continue to guide our clients through refinancing, equity options and ongoing lending reviews as life evolves.

Take a look around and see what’s new.

👉 www.mortgageguy.co.nz

07/12/2025

Always a good idea to have the goalposts in sight as we age.
Having goals of passive income we require as we move through life is very important....often people work well passed the age where they could live a comfortable early retirement.
Found this article helpful to give you a guide.....enjoy

Discover how much you need to retire comfortably in New Zealand. Our comprehensive guide covers retirement costs, savings targets, hidden expenses, and expert tips to secure a stress-free retirement by knowing the true costs.

26/07/2025

Big News from The Mortgage Guy Team!

After two massive years of exponential growth, we’re beyond excited to welcome a total legend to the team — Linda Primus Newsome aka Lulu!

She’s been #1 in her industry for the past FOUR years and now gets to share an office with her husband (yep, that’s me 😉). Lucky girl, right?

This exciting change is all about improving our work-life balance and continuing to do what we both love — helping amazing humans secure their first homes and build thriving investment portfolios.

Welcome to finance Lulu! Let’s do this!!

30/06/2025

A nice wee article about 20 Money Habits that Keep You Poor....common sense for some, not for others!
How many do you agree with?

Enjoy and please share......

The road to financial freedom isn't easy in New Zealand. Our guide delves into common mistakes that hinder many from achieving true financial independence, offering insights to steer clear and thrive.

21/06/2025

Lengthy article but answers some questions around interest rates and the affects that OCR has on our mortgage rates.

Always happy to offer free advice on refixing options in this new era of lending.

Our guide outlines expert insights into New Zealand's interest rate predictions for 2025 and beyond, explaining how OCR changes shape mortgage rates, housing costs, investments, and debt.

05/05/2025

I'm always curious to know financially where I sit as far as Net Worth.

Why is this important?

As we move toward retirement, our Net Worth Figure gives us some transparency to how much we need for retirement....scary word, but important to know at what age we can stop working.

This Net Worth Calculator should give you some transparency around this figure.

If interested in knowing how you can reduce debt or increase your Net Worth, reach out!

Calculate your Net Worth in seconds with our trusted calculator. Compare your net wealth to New Zealand government data.

04/05/2025

Love being proactive and this link below outlines the public holidays for 2025 and 2026....always good to plan!!

Find out when all 2025 public holidays are in New Zealand, as well as regional anniversary days.

28/03/2025

Always a fan of trying to save money our expenses so we can pay more toward debt reduction....good read here if you have 5 minutes!!

Discover the biggest costs of living in New Zealand, from property rates and insurance to food, utilities and car costs. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the essential expenses every New Zealand household should know and tips to help you save.