06/09/2026
Chasing the lowest headline interest rate isn’t always the smartest mortgage move.
Getting your loan structure right is what gives homeowners true, long-term stability.
In this short podcast clip, Loan Market Dunedin mortgage adviser Ben Grant breaks down why getting smart advice on loan structure matters far more than chasing rates:
Getting the right advice: Securing the lowest rate is only one piece of the puzzle; a comprehensive strategy requires looking beyond headline figures.
Structure over rates: How splitting loan terms, using offset accounts, and leveraging revolving credit beat focusing strictly on cheap rates.
Local strategies: Why 2-to-3-year fixed terms (4.99%–5.19%) are becoming the go-to choice for Dunedin locals seeking budgeting certainty.
Our mortgage advisers, Ben Grant and Ryan Hannagan, were recent guests on the Cotality New Zealand Property Market Podcast with host and Cotality's Head of Research, Nick Goodall. Together, they broke down what’s really driving property across Dunedin, Otago, and Southland, why stepping onto the ladder is more accessible than many Kiwis realize, how strategic loan structuring provides lasting financial security, and much more.
Catch the full episode below 👇
🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rdJH2JM29p9IQsx4dt8HQ?si=cd641bfc246b41ae
📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CBcfCjg6Vfw