22/12/2015 - don’t get caught without a LIM report

don’t get caught without a LIM report

When you finally find your dream home it’s easy to fall in love with the house and forget to take prudent steps to check that everything is in good order. On the surface the property may look perfect: Perfect shiny new paint lacquered to a gleam; prefect interior with the latest high-spec kitchen and wondrous… Read more »

30/11/2015 - looking back and looking forward

looking back and looking forward

What a massive year. It really has been awesome. We’re stoked to be heading into some well-earned, and eagerly anticipated, downtime. What about you? Are you getting away, or saving your money to pay off your mortgage quicker? Whatever you do, make it count. It’s a cliché but it’s true, time is short. Too short,… Read more »

12/08/2015 - shout your loved ones peace of mind for less than the price of a cup of coffee

shout your loved ones peace of mind for less than the price of a cup of coffee

We were gutted to wake up to the heart wrenching news of All Black legend and family man Jerry Collins’ death back in early June. Jerry died shielding his baby, throwing his arms around her in a desperate bid to protect her from the horror crash that has left her an orphan. It’s been heartening… Read more »

23/07/2015 - to fix or float? 5 questions to ask before you decide

to fix or float? 5 questions to ask before you decide

The big question on many peoples minds right now is whether to fix or float? Here’s an article on Westpac’s REDnews written by Luke Parker. We hope you find it insightful. Interest rates are only tracking in one direction: down.With so much change going on in the market, home buyers and owners looking to refinance have… Read more »

28/05/2015 - your pre-approval just got sweeter!

your pre-approval just got sweeter!

Whether you’ve already found a property and gone unconditional, or are still house-hunting, transferring your pre-approval to Awesome Mortgages will sweeten the deal. It’s easy to do, and the benefits will be significant. your pre-approval Home loan pre-approvals provide you with the confidence you have your financial ducks in a row and can buy a… Read more »

22/04/2015 - refixing your mortgage – switching banks might get you the best deal

refixing your mortgage – switching banks might get you the best deal

Is it time to fix your mortgage? Do you stay with your current bank or is the grass greener elsewhere? When it’s time to refix their current mortgage clients often ask us if switching banks would get them a better deal. The common theme in all our conversations is that they’d be happy to stay… Read more »

02/12/2014 - how to save on life insurance: 6 factors that determine the cost

how to save on life insurance: 6 factors that determine the cost

Life insurance is a great way to protect your loved ones financially, and especially important when you’re a home owner with a mortgage, but it can also be a significant investment. However, minimising risk doesn’t have to be out of your reach. Over a long period of time even a slightly lower premium offers you… Read more »