Bridging Finance: What Kiwi Homeowners Need to Know Thinking about buying your next home before you’ve sold your current one? You’re not alone, and bridging finance could be the key that unlocks your next move. Moving house is often stressful, especially if you already own a home and need to sell it while buying another.…
Trauma Insurance: What It Is & Why More Kiwis Are Looking Into It Life can be unpredictable, and not just when it comes to money. A sudden cancer diagnosis, heart attack, or serious stroke affects more than your health. It can change your income, your family life, your plans, and your peace of mind. This…
Mortgages & OCR Cuts: After the Turbulent Half of 2025, Where Is the Housing Market Heading? Mortgages & OCR Cuts: After the Turbulent Half of 2025, Where Is the Housing Market Heading? After the turbulent first half of 2025, the New Zealand housing market is at a turning point. Inflation has eased back within the…
How to Use KiwiSaver to Buy Your First Home How to Use KiwiSaver to Buy Your First Home: A Complete Guide for Kiwis Thinking of buying your first home in New Zealand? If you’re enrolled in KiwiSaver, you’re already on the right track. KiwiSaver isn’t just about retirement, it can also be a great tool…
Mortgage News You May Have Missed Mortgage News You May Have Missed: What Kiwi Homeowners & Buyers Need to Know It’s been a big first half of the year in the world of home lending, with a heap of updates that could affect your wallet, your loan terms, and even your wait time at the…
OCR to 3.5% | Strategic Shift Amid Global Uncertainty RBNZ Cuts OCR to 3.5% — Strategic Shift Amid Global Uncertainty The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) has announced a reduction in the Official Cash Rate (OCR) by 25 basis points to 3.5%. As the inflation rate is close to the middle of the target…
How Much Do I Need to Retire in New Zealand How Much Do I Need to Retire in New Zealand? We all know retirement is on the cards, yet we often put planning for it on the back burner. Everyone’s outlook regarding how they would like to retire is different. Whether you dream of travelling,…
March Market Insights | NZ Property & Mortgage Trends March Market Insights: Emerging Mortgage, Investment, & SME Trends Welcome to our March Market Insights, where we look at the latest news and trends shaping New Zealand’s property and mortgage landscape. From bold rate cuts by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) to debunking the…
Brooke Reynolds | NZ Adviser’s Elite Women of 2025 Brooke Reynolds Honoured as One of NZ’s Elite Female Leaders NZ Adviser has published its Elite Women 2025 list, which showcases 40 outstanding women leaders whose work in the past year has revolutionised the mortgage industry. One of those top professionals is Rapson’s own Brooke…
How to Pay Off Your Mortgage Faster: Smart Strategies for New Zealand Homeowners Owning a house is a great achievement, but you want to have a mortgage-free home as soon as possible! It will save you thousands in interest and allow you to gain financial freedom more quickly. At Rapson, Tauranga’s trusted mortgage experts, we…