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How much do Mortgage Advisers get Paid?

Mortgage advisers are commonly paid lender commissions, client fees or both. Learn what must be disclosed and which questions to ask before proceeding.

October’s Market Turbulence: What Does it Mean?

The share market took a tumble (or was it more of a stumble?) last week. Headlines warned that KiwiSaver accounts could halve in value. Was it just media hype? What are the experts saying? To answer these questions, we approached Amanda Chadwick of Forsyth Barr to comment on the wobbly market and how we should respond.

A Tale of Three Cities

I’m currently wading through the murky waters of trying to sell and buy in three separate cities. It’s in no way as impressive as it sounds. Each requires a different strategy and each can play havoc on the emotions. Engaging all three cities at once creates something of a perfect storm.

Debra’s VERY Real Experience of Health Insurance

As I sat recovering from my operation at Southern Cross Hospital, I was very appreciative of Velocity’s work health insurance scheme, ultimately making my elected surgery possible.

Hope for First-Home Buyers?

‍As the newest member of Velocity Financial (I started with the company in April), I quickly realised that I was the only person in the office who isn’t a homeowner. I soon became determined to change that.

5 Tips to Mastering your Money

5 Simple Steps to Well-Being

Fixed Vs. Floating

And the winner is … drum roll please … fixing! Fixing for one year to be precise. But, yes, as always, it does depend on your situation.

5 Quick Financial Wins

Do an honest expense report for yourself. Where are you spending too much? Seeing it on paper can be a trigger to change a habit

Hard Knocks rugby star on Well-being

Joe Harawira MBA, stars alongside Sir John Kirwan in Duke TV’s “School of Hard Knocks”. He’s also the RugbySmart Manager (NZRU), founder of Flo clothing, and client of Velocity Financial. I caught up with him to talk well-being.

What does Wellness look like?

Our team share their wellness practices. But, before we get to the inspirational bits, we can’t miss the chance to share possibly the worst/most brilliant dad joke in history.

10 Wacky, yet true, Winter survival tips