How To Get A Mortgage In New Zealand: Mikey Smith of Guardian Smith
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Episode How To Get A Mortgage In New Zealand: Mikey Smith of Guardian Smith
In todays episode Luke sits down with Mikey from Guardian Smith to break down everything first home buyers need to know about getting a mortgage in 2026... From 5% deposit options most people don't know exist, to why the bank's test rate is still sitting close to 7% even when your actual rate is much lower.
W cover the mistakes that kill mortgage applications , why having a flatmate could dramatically increase your borrowing power, and how offset mortgages could save you hundreds of thousands in interest.
If you're thinking about buying your first home, this is the most practical conversation you'll find on how the mortgage world actually works in New Zealand right now.
Find Mikey:
https://guardiansmith.co.nz/
https://instagram.com/officialmikeysmith
Amy from http://Levridge.co.nz has come on as a sponsor of Keep The Change to help people with their financial planning.
Stuck? Find Amy : amy@levridge.co.nz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amy.levridge
Website: https://www.levridge.co.nz
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