Mortgages | Lighthouse Financial

Mortgage services

Whether you’re new to property or a seasoned investor, the property market is always changing. That’s why you need experts who understand it inside and out.

We know the ins and outs of lending rules, which enables us to connect the right property deal with the best lender for effective funding.

We also assist with refinancing and restructuring your mortgages to make sure they fit your goals and financial situation.

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Why work with us?

Apply once

You only need to complete one application form with us and we can approach multiple banks on your behalf.

No upfront cost

Mortgage advisers usually have no upfront cost. They are paid by the banks after securing your mortgage, which means you don’t have to pay anything in most situations.

We negotiate for you

We handle the negotiations to get you the best rates and terms, taking the stress out of the process.

Staying updated

We’ll keep you informed throughout the approval and settlement process, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish.

Here's what to expect

1
You Get In Touch

You fill out the form below to get some help with your mortgage needs

30 Minutes

3
Discovery Meeting

You'll meet with your dedicated Mortgage Adviser and have with a chat to understand your situation and what kind of lending you require.

2 Weeks

5
Property Shopping

Our property team can help you find the right property for your needs

1 Day

7
Unconditional

Once you've completed your due diligence on the property, we'll guide you through the process of going unconditional, which includes paying the deposit for the property.

Instant

2
Discovery Form

You'll be sent a link which will ask you to fill in some details about your situation so we can help you faster

1 Week

4
Pre-approval

Once we submit your application, we will obtain a pre-approval for you so you can shop around with confidence

10 Days

6
Conditional

Once you’ve chosen a property, you'll put in a conditional offer on the property, during this conditional phase, we'll pair you with our specialist property lawyers to help with the due diligence process

When Scheduled

8
Settlement

We'll help you through the settlement process by ensuring you have the right interest rate and structure for your loan

Our services

PROPERTY INVESTORS

FIRST HOME BUYERS

Investment property purchase

$0

We get paid by the bank

We specialise in helping you create long-term sustainable wealth via property investment and have access to a wide range of lenders who can help, no matter the situation.

Includes the following:

  • Assessment of your situation and goals
  • Application to multiple banks
  • Pre-approval for purchase
  • Help during conditional and unconditional stages
  • Help during settlement process
  • Restructuring or refinancing advice

Portfolio review

$0

We get paid by the bank

We have investment property specialists who understand the the NZ property market who will be able to provide tailored advice for your situation.

Includes the following:

  • Assessment of your property portfolio structure
  • Identifying low/high performing properties
  • Cashflow analysis
  • Tax obligations and structures
  • Making recommendations based on your goals

Refinance

$0

We get paid by the bank

Our property specialists can refinance your loans to ensure you're getting the best interest rate and terms available

Includes the following:

  • Finding the best bank for your situation
  • Creating application for chosen bank
  • Identifying the best interest rate
  • Maximising any cash back or bonuses
  • Choosing the best loan term for your situation

First Home Buying

$0

We get paid by the bank

We take the stress out of getting your mortgage sorted. Our experts will ensure that the process runs smoothly and you gain access to flexible lending rates and KiwiSaver subsidies.

Includes the following:

  • Assessment of your situation and goals
  • Application to multiple banks
  • Pre-approval for purchase
  • Help during conditional and unconditional stages
  • Help during settlement process
  • Post settlement check in and handover

FAQs

How much does it cost to work with a Mortgage Adviser?

We are paid by the lenders so there is no costing with working with us (most of the time). If there is any occasion where we do need to charge a fee, you will be told upfront so you can decide on if you want to proceed or not.

What can I expect in our first meeting?

Once you book in your first meeting with one of our mortgage advisers, we'll send you a fact find to complete. This saves about 20 minutes in our meeting. You'll also tell us your goals and send us any documents required - we'll let you know what we need from you (also saving you time in the long run). We're going to use that meeting to see if there's anything the banks might pick up on before we send in your application.

What happens after our first meeting?

Your mortgage adviser will run your numbers through our calculators. This is to see which bank is right for you. Once we've agreed on a lender, we will submit your mortgage application. Some banks are slow. It can take up to 10 days to get your application approved (sometimes even longer). There can be a bit of back and forth but we're here every step of the way.

Can I go directly to the bank?

Of course you can go to the bank directly, however they can only advise on their products. Bankers are also not registered financial advisers and can't help you make changes to your situation to help you borrow more.

Lenders we work with

We have relationships with many bank and non bank lenders, this means we can get the right solution for the right situation.

Mortgages

Calculators

We provided a number of useful calculators and resources to give you as much insight and knowledge possible.

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Calculators

Loan Repayment Calculator

An interest only mortgage calculator that shows you what your interest only mortgage repayments would be when using an interest only loan for your investment property.

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Calculators

Interest Only Mortgage Calculator

An interest only mortgage calculator that shows you what your interest only mortgage repayments would be when using an interest only loan for your investment property.

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Mortgage Services

Our Team

We use our expertise to guide the way to wealth and prosperity through business, investing and property

Andrew Armstrong

Mortgage Director

+64 27 224 0159 Book Meeting

Makayla Edwards-Russell

Mortgages Operations Manager

Vinny Connett

Credit Writer

Talk to us

Simply fill out your details below, and we’ll be in touch. From there, you can expect:

1. A Lighthouse team member will reach out to see which of our mortgage, property, wealth, or accounting services best suits your needs.

2. You’ll be matched with a specialist who best understands your situation.

3. With their guidance, you’ll take the next steps toward securing the right financial solution for you.

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