A mortgage brokerage on Level 1 at 240 Barrington Street in Spreydon, Christchurch, part of the national Mike Pero mortgage broker network. Its advisers help with first home purchases, upgrades, refinancing, refixing and investment property loans, and they have access to a wide panel of lenders. They also arrange insurance, including house and contents, landlord's insurance and personal cover. The website says the advisers can help with a budget and mortgage pre-approval before a house search. Advisers are available seven days a week, and the network can be called 24 hours a day on 0800 500 123 to find the nearest adviser.
Customers say the broker has gone beyond what they expected on several purchases and insurance, and gives clear advice and new ideas. One customer says the broker dealt well with every obstacle in getting approval for a mortgage, and answered every question, however small. Another was pointed to the broker by friends when buying a first home. Two other mortgage brokers within a kilometre are both 0.1 km away, and have no rating on Open Locally. Our pick in Spreydon for a first home purchase.