Buying guide
Working with a mortgage broker in New Zealand
Learn how a mortgage broker can help you through the homeownership process.

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A mortgage broker simplifies the home loan process by acting as an intermediary with lenders, often at no cost to you. They are crucial for securing home loan pre-approval and provide expert advice on structuring your loan.
Jarrod Kirkland of Mortgage Lab recommends splitting your mortgage to manage interest rate risk. Using products like offset or revolving credit accounts can also help you pay off your loan faster by minimising the interest you pay on your home loan.
Why use a mortgage broker?
What to expect from a mortgage adviser
Questions to ask a mortgage broker
Pre-approval with a mortgage broker
Jarrod Kirkland, Mortgage Lab General Manager
Mortgage Q&A with Jarrod Kirkland, Mortgage Lab General Manager
Do you pay a mortgage adviser when they help you with a home loan?
What should you bring to your first meeting with a mortgage adviser if you’re using one?
What happens next after you have pre-approval?
You’ve found the house you want to put an offer in on, what happens next?
How do people typically structure their mortgage?
How much will the loan cost if you pay it over a 30 year period?
Will mortgage rates always go up following an Official Cash Rate (OCR) rise?
If you want to pay your mortgage off faster, what kind of loan can you get?
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