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Getting a mortgage? Here are 15 tips for first home buyers
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Securing a mortgage in New Zealand requires careful preparation. Start by getting your finances in order: check your credit score, create a budget, and pay off consumer debt. Lenders will review your last three months of bank statements, so demonstrate consistent savings and responsible spending.
Engage a mortgage broker early and get pre-approval before you start house hunting. Avoid major life changes like switching jobs. Explore support options like KiwiSaver withdrawals and Kāinga Ora schemes to help you succeed.
How to get a mortgage in New Zealand
1. Get professional advice
2. Shop around
3. Never overcommit
4. Keep your accounts clean and tidy
5. Check your credit score
6. Understand your spending & create a budget
7. Get rid of bad debt
Step one towards buying a house is always sorting finance.
8. Get proof of employment and income
9. Don’t make any big changes
10. Make savings clear
11. Save more than your mortgage
12. Make an effort for three months
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Asking for for less could increase your chances of approval.
13. Get pre-approval before you start shopping
14. Sort out your documentation
15. Get a little help
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