real estate

How do I qualify for a mortgage?

  To get a mortgage from a bank or lender requires you to get a number of things right.  Here are the key criteria banks look at when assessing your eligibility for a mortgage.  We call it the 3 C's which are Character, Capacity and Collateral. Preparing to get a mortgage If you are paying rent, and have been paying your rent on time with no problems, and have a good repayment history with your landlord, this does not mean the bank will lend you money.  Although this will help persuade the bank to lend to you, it does not [...]

Property values in Rotorua

Rotorua Property Values Recently there was an article about Rotorua property values and as a mortgage broker, I could not help but add my two cents worth.  The question I often get asked by clients home a home is "what do you think it's worth"?.  I would love to be able to have a answer for them but my answer is usually "what ever the market is prepared to pay". Of course, when it comes to securing a home loan for them, the bank will always ask what the valuation is and what is the purchase price so the valuation [...]

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