Your First Home,
Made Simple

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The gap in the market

Most first-home buyers get stuck because they have questions, not just mortgage needs.

Lighthouse closes that gap.

From Trade Me watchlists to auction-day game plans, you get a team who actually helps you buy the right home – not just any home the bank will approve.

Your home-buying journey infographic

We don’t just getyou a mortgage,we help you buy a home

How we help first home buyers

Property Search Support

We help you refine your Trade Me watchlist and identify homes that truly fit your goals.

Open Home Guidance

Get expert tips on what matters at open homes – and what red flags to avoid.

Due Diligence Made Simple

We walk you through LIMs, titles, valuations, and builder reports so nothing catches you off guard.

Negotiation & Auction Advice

From pre-auction strategy to making offers, we guide you through every step of negotiation.

Smarter Lending Options

We compare a wide panel of lenders to match you with the right home loan structure.

End-to-End Support

Clear, personal guidance through the entire journey, from pre-approval to move-in day.

Your home buying team

Buying your first home is personal. That’s why our brokers work differently – taking the time to understand your goals, challenges, and what the “right home” looks like for you.

Michael Vincent

Michael Vincent

Mortgage Director

Vinny Connett

Vinny Connett

Credit Writer

Jasmina Lohi

Jasmina Lohi

Mortgage Adviser

Mitch Worthington

Mitch Worthington

Mortgages Operations Manager

Real first-home buyers.Real stories.Real results.

Lenders we work with

We work with New Zealand’s leading banks and lenders to find the right home loan for your situation.

Client testimonials

We've just bought our first home with the help of Michael and Steven. We couldn't have asked for a better team. We felt so supported throughout the whole process.

Lisa McGirr

Michael and Makayla are absolute legends! They made the process of buying our first home so easy even when we threw them quite a few curve balls and a couple of tricky situations. We are very grateful!

Shannon Wallace

They made the process easy to understand and managed all the communications with perspective banks and ultimately providing us with the right information for us to make the best decision on who to go with.

Anna Judge

As a first-home buyer, I really appreciated how clearly they explained everything—no jargon, just straightforward guidance that helped me feel confident in my decisions.

Georgie Clift

No question was too much, and they made sure everything moved quickly once we found the right property. The process felt seamless thanks to their hard work and great communication.

Dominique Moeke

Family enjoying their new home

Standard mortgage broker

versus Lighthouse

Feature comparison

Service Feature
Standard Broker
Your Lighthouse Broker
Helps you secure a mortgage
Guides your Trade Me watchlist
Open home & property suitability support
Negotiation & auction strategy
Full due-diligence check support
Broader long-term financial planning advice
Settled property = ongoing support
Sometimes

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