The Money Men

The Money Men A team of financial specialists with an obsessive drive to help kiwi’s be better with money.

02/06/2026

Thinking about getting a car loan before buying your first home?

What many people don’t realise is that car loans can directly affect your borrowing power and how much a bank is willing to lend you for a mortgage.

Here’s why banks pay close attention to it.

29/05/2026

Interest rates have gone up again .

If you’re looking at buying your first home, refinancing, or making a move in the current market, this is definitely something to pay attention to. 💸

28/05/2026

The OCR has been left on hold… but there’s still a lot happening behind the scenes.

While the Reserve Bank decided not to increase the OCR this round, there was actually a split vote within the committee, with some members pushing for a hike. Inflation is still sitting high and forecasts are showing it could continue rising over the coming months.

At the same time, banks are competing hard for business right now, with cashback offers, special interest rates and new deals popping up across the market.

27/05/2026

What are banks actually looking at when you apply for your first home loan? 👀🏡

There’s a lot of misinformation out there around what matters, what doesn’t, and what can impact your borrowing power when trying to get into your first home.

26/05/2026

The property market has definitely slowed compared to the pace we saw a few years ago.

Homes are taking longer to sell, buyer confidence has eased slightly, and with things like the election, OCR changes and global uncertainty in the mix, many people are holding off making moves right now.

But for buyers, this can actually create opportunity.

More stock, less pressure and more negotiating power can make it a very different market to buy in🏠

21/05/2026

🏠 The Journey Home Ep 4: Renovation Mode

Abbey takes us behind the scenes of renovation mode, sharing the reality of the process, what’s happening now and the journey of turning a house into home.

11/05/2026

With everything going on in the world right now, here’s how I’d personally be setting up my own mortgage. 💸

09/05/2026

Does buying lunch and coffee ruin your chances of getting a mortgage?

No.

Banks aren’t declining you over a flat white, they’re looking at patterns.
Overdraft use, missed payments, gambling, and ongoing expenses that chip away at your income.

08/05/2026

🏠 The Journey Home Ep 3: The Smart Buy

Abbey shares how she found the property, what made her decide it was the right home, and the renovation vision behind the purchase.

08/05/2026

Saving for your first home? Here’s what actually moves the needle.

Not just the standard 3% KiwiSaver contribution, it’s about a plan that builds your deposit faster and keeps you on track.

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