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Mortgage Mantra
The first step in the process of building a new home is to find a suitable section.
The guidelines for finding a suitable location for the section are very similar to the guidelines for an existing home.
Your criteria may include
‣ Proximity to the local market – a supermarket, fruit and vegetable store, butcher, dairy, restaurants and cafes, boutiques, doctors and medical centers, library, churches, playschool, playgrounds, parks, gyms and swimming pool to name but a few.
‣ What are the schools like in the area? You may not have children and aren’t planning any, but being ‘in the zone’ for a popular school can add a significant amount of value to your home over time.
‣ Which part of the property does the sun rise on, which part has sunlight during the day, and at what times of the day? It is recommended that you visit a house that you like a different times of the day to understand how the sun affects each room.
‣ Is the neighbourhood pleasant to live in? Are the homes, gardens and local facilities well cared for? Is it a safe area? Is it quiet or busy? What are the neighbors like? Is it a well established neighborhood or a newer, developing area?
‣ What is the zoning in the area and what does it allow? If it is commercial, there may be business or even industrial developments close to your home in the future. This could affect property values in the future.
‣ How far is the house from your family and friends, or your workplace? How close are the public transport and road access points?
Things to be aware of
‣ Buying near the flight path (becomes too noisy)
‣ Buying near a busy road or motorway (frequent traffic)
‣ Buying too close to an industrial area as this can lower the resale value of the home
Construction Loan Guide
When you are building a new house and need a loan to assist you with the payment for the build, you will need to approach the lender for a Construction Loan. Each lender may have different guidelines when it comes to lending for a build. For instance, some lenders will only lend between 70% to 80% of the value of the finished property, while other lenders may go up to 90%. With a new build you should get a fixed price contract ideally with a master or certified builder as their work will be guaranteed.
Before the mortgage is fully approved you will need to get a Registered Valuation and agree with the builder and the lender at what stages during the build that progress payments will be made. At each stage the bank may ask for an updated “as is” valuation and you will need to stay below the lender’s loan-to-value cap (generally 80%) throughout the build.
Most banks lend against the project cost. Sovereign is a bit different and will let you use an acquisition price that makes allowance for “reserves” and interest capitalization. This along with some other differences around the build management make Sovereign a good choice for these types of mortgages.
At Mortgage Mantra, we have over 10 years experience in helping kiwis get into their first home. We can help you fulfill your dream of building a new house and navigate you through the Construction Loan process.
Why Mortgage Mantra
Some mortgage brokerage services claim extensive experience in the industry at a brand level. At Mortgage Mantra, we are an owner operated boutique service with over a decade of real experience. You can be confident knowing you are getting the best service from a mortgage broker who stands by their name.
Our Mantra
We offer expert guidance in lending, drawing on 15 years of knowledge and experience to serve you.
Impartial
We operate independently of the lender, the real estate agent, the accountant, the solicitor & other professionals.
Lifetime Journey
Securing you the best home loan terms is only the beginning, which is why our services extend for the lifetime of the loan.
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First Home Buyers Guide
‣ What are the RBNZ LVR limitations? Guide me
‣ Can I use my Kiwisaver? Guide me
‣ Am I eligible for a Welcome Home Loan? Guide me
‣ Why isn’t my bank the best option? Guide me
‣ How much can I borrow? Guide me
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What kiwis are saying about us
Our journey with our clients lasts beyond the life of their home loan. That’s why we ask them to keep us posted on how we are doing along the way.
Kunal Monga
Satish is a very honest man and genuinely cares for his clients. He gives very good advise to his clients based on their needs. I would highly recommend using his services. He also gives his 100% to get the best deals from the banks for his clients.
Banu Sidharth
I have solicited Satish’s advice quite a few times relating to Mortgage. At all times he has been able to provide insights that has helped me arrive at informed decisions. Satish’s candidness and willingness to help is highly commendable. I would have no hesitation in recommending him at all.
Abdul Osman
Satish was very helpful and informative in arranging finance for the home buying process. He clearly advised of all available options for the process and ran through the best fit for our situation. I highly recommend Satish.
V Gangan
Satish has been extremely friendly yet professional in his business dealings with me. He knows his subject very well, and provides valuable financial advice. I would highly recommend his services to anyone, because I have found Satish reliable and helpful.
Amir Raza
I have dealt with Satish on more than one occasion – primarily for arranging mortgage. I have found Satish a very knowledgeable and reliable person to deal with and he has a pragmatic approach to solving problems. I will be happy to deal with him again for any mortgage/financial advisory related matter and without any doubt recommend him to anyone seeking such services.