Trish Smith - Loan Market Mortgage Adviser

If you are looking for a simple way to make your budget work harder for your future, putting extra cash directly back into your mortgage is one of the smartest moves you can make.

Even small, regular extra payments have a massive compounding effect. For example, adding just an extra $100 a month to a typical loan can save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your mortgage.

Every extra dollar you contribute goes straight toward paying down your principal balance, which means you instantly stop paying interest on that amount.

Click the link below to try our Extra Mortgage Repayments Calculator to run your own numbers and see how much you could save.

https://adviser.loanmarket.co.nz/universal/tools-help/extra-mortgage-repayments-calculator/

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The latest figures from Stats NZ show that the pace of household cost increases has continued to slow, providing some welcome relief after a tough few years.

Interestingly, household living costs are actually rising slower than the official inflation rate. This difference is largely driven by falling interest payments and lower borrowing costs for homeowners.

While everyday budgets are still under strain, this shift opens up a great opportunity to review your expenses and check if your current mortgage structure is still working hard for you.

Click the link below to read our latest blog post for the full data breakdown and some practical steps to help you get ahead financially.

https://adviser.loanmarket.co.nz/universal/blog/household-living-cost-pressures-continue-to-ease/

If you have been holding off on selling your home because of a softer market, the latest numbers might surprise you.

According to Cotality’s latest Pain and Gain Report, nearly 88% of residential property resales still walked away with a gross profit last quarter. Homeowners who held onto their property for a median of ten years saw the greatest benefits.

If you are looking to sell and transition into your next place, unlocking that equity is just the first step. Talking to an adviser early ensures your finance is structured correctly so you can make your next move with total confidence.

Click the link below to read our latest blog post for the full market breakdown.

https://adviser.loanmarket.co.nz/universal/blog/vendors-still-making-profits-despite-softer-market/

Knowing we’ve made the process feel simple and straightforward is the best reward we could ask for! 👏

Whatever your financial goals look like, we’re here to help you move forward with total confidence.

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Pay yourself first. Because past you knows future you can be a little unreliable. 😅 💰

Setting up an automatic transfer on payday means your savings happen before you even have a chance to see the money. It is the single easiest way to build a house deposit or an emergency fund completely on autopilot.

Have you automated your savings yet?

Follow for more savvy saving tips in our That's How They Get You series.

If you've been searching for the right property move, the data suggests that regional locations are boasting more growth than city centres.

According to Cotality’s June 2026 Mapping the Market report, national house values are tracking broadly sideways. However, beneath the surface, a major regional divide has opened up driven entirely by affordability.

Lower-priced regional markets are leading the pack. Standalone houses in pockets throughout Southland cleared over 14% annual growth, while regional parts of the North Island like the Bay of Plenty and South Waikato saw double-digit townhouse growth of at least 10%.

Meanwhile, larger urban centres are encountering headwinds as cautious buyers navigate a high volume of listings.

It is a clear reminder that there isn’t just one property market. In a climate where affordability is the ultimate driver, having a strategy tailored to your exact budget is everything.

Wherever you are looking to buy, talk to us about what is possible for your budget.