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Fixed vs. Floating in June

Refixing your mortgage this Winter? Read Brendon's most popular monthly blog for the lowdown on what's happening with interest rates and our tips for home owners.

Are you keen to join the Team? Domestic Insurance Broker wanted

Our Fire & General insurance brokerage, Caveo, continues to grow after a great 2022, which has created an opportunity for a Domestic Insurance Broker/Broker Support to join our team.

I am not setting myself on fire for the sake of a sandwich

I confess, I have been tempted (don’t tell my adviser!) to chop out my insurance costs as the cost of living rises.

Tales of a First Home Buyer: Buying in Lockdown

Welcome to our regular blog series dedicated to first-time homebuyers! We're excited to share stories of individuals who have embarked on the journey of buying their very first homes. These anecdotes are here to connect with you, offering relatable experiences and inspiring tales that will motivate you along your own path to homeownership.

Watch: Should I split my lending between banks?

Are you better off keeping all of your lending at one bank, or are you better off splitting your lending between banks?

Watch: What you should know: Using KiwiSaver for your first home

Looking to buy your first home? KiwiSaver can be your secret weapon. Brendon and Graham discuss six things you need to know if you are going to use your KiwiSaver for your first home.

Watch: What does the May '23 OCR announcement mean for homeowners?

What does the May 2023 OCR announcement mean for homeowners? Brendon and Graham argue that the news is positive.

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Watch: Why use a non-bank lender?

The bank said no!!! Now what?? As mortgage advisers we have several reasons why we might recommend using a non-bank lender over a traditional bank, for some situations.

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The Velocity Financial Spin for April 2023

Read our latest Spin issue for nuggets and gems of financial insights and wisdom you need to know.