NEWS & UPDATES

As mortgage advisors, we like to keep you informed on relevant topics.

Read our posts below for our latest updates on financial news, home lending solutions, first home buyer tips and advice, and property market updates.

Rohit Sachdeva

Feb 17, 20232 min read

Buying investment property in 2023

Thinking about buying an investment property? While the market recently hasn’t been the best place for investors, we are starting to see...

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I’m worried I won’t be able to pay my mortgage

Rohit Sachdeva

Jan 26, 20232 min read

I’m worried I won’t be able to pay my mortgage

With mortgage rates continuing to rise, this is becoming a common thought amongst many borrowers. However rather than pushing these...

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Managing your finances this festive season

Rohit Sachdeva

Dec 14, 20222 min read

Managing your finances this festive season

The festive season is a great time of the year with the cheer of festive giving and many of us being able to spend time with friends and...

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What role does a lawyer play in buying a home?

Rohit Sachdeva

Dec 14, 20222 min read

What role does a lawyer play in buying a home?

More than likely, buying a home will be the biggest purchase that you will ever make. So it’s important to get it right from the...

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Rohit Sachdeva

Nov 22, 20221 min read

Join our team: Mortgage Advisor

Here at Better Choice Home Loans our business is growing fast, and we are looking for a mortgage advisor to join our close-knit team,...

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Buying off the plan - the pros and cons for first home buyers

Rohit Sachdeva

Nov 16, 20222 min read

Buying off the plan - the pros and cons for first home buyers

With new builds becoming more and more popular, buying off the plan is a great choice for those wanting a new property. Buying off the...

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Why the housing market isn’t as bad as the headlines would make it seem

Rohit Sachdeva

Nov 10, 20222 min read

Why the housing market isn’t as bad as the headlines would make it seem

If you are looking to buy a house, then chances are you’ve read some of the latest headlines spouting doom and gloom around the housing...

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Healthy Homes - Low interest lending to renovate your home

Rohit Sachdeva

Oct 26, 20222 min read

Healthy Homes - Low interest lending to renovate your home

Want to improve your home's efficiency and become more clean and green? Or maybe you just want a warmer and drier home to enjoy?...

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Why it’s a good idea to consider a non-bank lender

Rohit Sachdeva

Oct 19, 20222 min read

Why it’s a good idea to consider a non-bank lender

When you think about getting a mortgage, it’s generally a bank that first springs to mind as your lender. But did you know that there are...

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Personal loans - What can I borrow money for?

Rohit Sachdeva

Sep 25, 20222 min read

Personal loans - What can I borrow money for?

A home loan is often the first thing that springs to mind when we talk about loans, however we can also assist you when it comes to...

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How the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ can help you get into your first home

Rohit Sachdeva

Sep 8, 20222 min read

How the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ can help you get into your first home

For many young people wanting to get into their first home, tapping into the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ is a popular option, especially for...

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Rohit Sachdeva

Aug 30, 20222 min read

Four ways to pull together a deposit

Often the thing that most first home buyers find the hardest about buying a home is getting together a deposit. It’s a large chunk of...

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The perks of a revolving credit home loan

Rohit Sachdeva

Aug 22, 20222 min read

The perks of a revolving credit home loan

Chances are you may have heard of a revolving credit home loan, otherwise known as a revolving line of credit. But what exactly is it,...

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5 tips to impress the banks (and get the loan!)

Rohit Sachdeva

Jul 26, 20223 min read

5 tips to impress the banks (and get the loan!)

Thinking about buying your first home? Chances are you’ve heard in the media that it’s getting harder to get approved for lending. Recent...

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What are my options with interest rates rising?

Rohit Sachdeva

Jul 15, 20222 min read

What are my options with interest rates rising?

With interest rates hitting 6%, many home buyers who took out their loans a year or so ago, may be looking at their mortgage repayments...

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7 money habits to help you save a deposit

Rohit Sachdeva

Jun 22, 20223 min read

7 money habits to help you save a deposit

For many looking to buy their first home, money management is key. It’s no secret that it has become harder and harder to save a deposit,...

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Conditional VS Unconditional… What’s in an Offer?

Rohit Sachdeva

Jun 13, 20222 min read

Conditional VS Unconditional… What’s in an Offer?

Over the past few months, the raging house market has begun to cool and turn from a sellers market into a buyers market. Prices are...

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KiwiSaver and Kāinga Ora First Home Grant - am I eligible?

Rohit Sachdeva

May 16, 20222 min read

KiwiSaver and Kāinga Ora First Home Grant - am I eligible?

If you are looking to buy your first home, then chances are you may have heard about being able to use some of your KiwiSaver to help...

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Rohit Sachdeva

May 16, 20222 min read

What type of insurance do I need?

Insurance is something most people don’t like talking about, and for fair reason. It usually kicks in if things aren’t going right! But...

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What effect does the OCR have on interest rates?

Rohit Sachdeva

Apr 28, 20222 min read

What effect does the OCR have on interest rates?

For the fourth time in a row, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has raised the level of the Official Cash Rate or OCR. This has been...

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