Don’t Double Your Income – Double What’s Left.
Most of us think we want a lot more income, but what we really want is more of our earnings (money) left over after paying our expenses. Aim for that instead, and the goal shrinks from tens of thousands a year to a few hundred dollars a month. Don’t Double Your Income. Double What’s Left. […]
Debt Consolidation Helps First Home Buyers
Sometimes debt consolidation can help you when buying your first home. Not everybody’s situation is perfect for getting a home loan, but it’s often not as bad as people might think. A few months ago, we had a couple contact us saying they wanted to get a first home but their bank had said NO. […]
Jesse’s First Home Purchase with a Low Deposit
Not everybody has a 20% deposit when they buy their first home – and that’s why we wanted to highlight Jesse’s first home purchase with a low deposit of just 10%. It proves that with the right preparation and a good mortgage adviser there is still hope. Congratulations Jesse! This week we had Jesse, who […]
Subscription Creep: The Leak Draining Kiwi Wallets
Subscription creep is the slow build-up of small monthly charges you barely notice, and right now it could be costing your household hundreds of dollars a year. With the cost of living still squeezing Kiwi budgets, checking exactly what you pay for each month is one of the quickest wins available. It starts innocently enough…. […]
Nicola Petersen Helps Low Deposit Buyers
Low Deposit Buyers – don’t let a “low deposit” stop you buying your first home! There are some good reasons why first-time buyers love working with top mortgage advisors, especially if they’re low deposit buyers that are looking for options. Introducing Nicola Petersen Nicola Petersen has just received another five-star review from a first homebuyer […]
A 6-Step Plan to Buying Your First Home
Buying your first home is not about finding the perfect house that solves every future need. It is about making a smart first move—one that suits your life now, fits your budget and helps put you in a stronger position for whatever comes next. When people picture their first home, the wish list can grow […]
Section 72 Consents and Section 74 Title Notice
If you are a first home buyer then you need to be aware of the “Section 74 notice” or a consent granted “under Section 72” during a property purchase. Here at Kiwi First Home Buyers we have partnered with Property Compass to get access to their Property Hazards Reports at a huge 30% discount. (use […]
Client Success: Shared Home Ownership with YouOwn
Today our clients settle on their new home, purchased using a shared home ownership with YouOwn. The shared home ownership with YouOwn enabled them to buy a home that was suitable for them and their family. You see, they have four children and are purchasing in Hamilton. They spoke to their own bank and then […]
The Best Home in 2026 Starts With the Right Home Loan
If you’re dreaming of the best home in 2026, the mortgage behind it matters just as much as the floorplan. This guide unpacks flexible loan features, from offsets to revolving credit, so you can buy confidently and still sleep at night when rates or life change.
SBS FirstHome Combo Proves Popular
If you are a first home buyer and are wanting the most competitive package, then it would be hard to beat the FirstHome Combo from SBS. The FirstHome Combo is only available to first home buyers, but it’s open to anyone that is eligible to the Kainga Ora First Home Loans too. That means you […]