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Getting a mortgage? Here are 15 tips for first home buyers
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Securing a mortgage in New Zealand requires careful preparation. For a successful application, first home buyers should start by seeking advice from a mortgage broker and getting pre-approval before house hunting.
Strengthen your financial position by checking your credit score, paying off consumer debt, and keeping bank statements clean for at least three months. Proving stable employment and savings is also crucial.
Finally, explore support options like using your KiwiSaver or applying for a Kāinga Ora First Home Loan.
How to get a mortgage in New Zealand
1. Get professional advice
2. Shop around
3. Never overcommit
4. Keep your accounts clean and tidy
5. Check your credit score
6. Understand your spending & create a budget
7. Get rid of bad debt
Step one towards buying a house is always sorting finance.
8. Get proof of employment and income
9. Don’t make any big changes
10. Make savings clear
11. Save more than your mortgage
12. Make an effort for three months
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Asking for for less could increase your chances of approval.
13. Get pre-approval before you start shopping
14. Sort out your documentation
15. Get a little help
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