Loan Market Agile Timaru

08/09/2026

02/09/2026

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand has announced its latest update, increasing the Official Cash Rate to 2.75%.

If you’re currently paying off a mortgage or house hunting, back-to-back rate movements mean it’s time to take a fresh look at your setup. When the OCR goes up, lenders typically adjust their interest rates in response. For existing mortgage holders, that can mean higher repayments when your rate rolls over and for buyers hunting in the property market, it can reshape your borrowing capacity.

Movement in the market is a standard part of the cycle, so there’s no need to feel uneasy. Managing an upward rate shift simply comes down to good preparation and having a plan tailored to your financial goals.

Whether you need to review a fixed rate expiring soon or want to check how this impacts your buying budget, getting proactive with your numbers is the best next step. Let’s get your strategy sorted early.

27/08/2026

Borrowing power is one of those numbers a lot of people think they know, but haven't actually checked recently.

It shifts with your income, living expenses, existing debts, and interest rates. With rates sitting higher than they were a couple of years ago, your borrowing capacity might look quite different today compared to what you expected.

Getting a clear picture of your actual baseline numbers is simply step one before you start looking at properties or making big financial plans.

Feel free to send a direct message if you ever want to check where your baseline sits in today's market.

24/08/2026

Canterbury Property Market - August 2026

Winter might have Canterbury's property market moving at a slightly slower pace, but there's still plenty happening across the region, with open home attendance and auction clearance rates remaining steady.

Here's what the numbers are telling us about where things stand across Christchurch and Canterbury right now 👇👇👇

Explore the latest Christchurch and Canterbury property market trends, regional median prices, and sales statistics for August 2026.

23/08/2026

Nothing compares to celebrating a win with our clients! We are so thankful for the trust you place in our team.

No matter what your financial goals are, we’re here to make the journey clear and effortless.

Reach out today to see how we can help! ⭐

19/08/2026

Last week was a whirlwind as Christchurch hosted the first ever Loan Market International Conference & Awards in New Zealand!

What an incredible event to be part of, surrounded by some of the best in the business. 🙌

With more than 800 attendees from across Australia and New Zealand coming together, it was a fantastic opportunity to connect with advisers, lenders and industry leaders, while learning from some of New Zealand’s greats, including Ritchie McCaw and John Key.

We’re incredibly proud to be part of such a passionate, supportive and high-performing group.

A huge thank you to the organisers, speakers, lenders, advisers and everyone who attended for making it such a memorable few days!

19/08/2026

Serviceability is simply the bank testing your home loan against a higher test rate. They aren't just looking at whether you can afford the repayments today, they are checking that you will still be comfortably paying it off if interest rates shift down the track.

It can feel like a tough hurdle when you are applying for a home loan, but it is really just designed to protect you and make sure your mortgage remains manageable long-term.

13/08/2026

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