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Approval.
And straightforward, honest advice on how to use it.
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127 Google reviews
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Real buyers
Every photo is a real client on their settlement day.
Aaron was so helpful and responsive throughout the process of us buying our first home!
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As first-home buyers, Aaron gave us confidence we didn’t have before speaking with him.
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We went in pretty blind about how the process works, but Aaron made everything feel far less daunting.
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Finally getting me on the property ladder especially in Auckland is probably the best feeling ever!
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They made our dream of becoming homeowners a reality and guided us smoothly through the entire process.
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We’re based out on the outskirts of the Coromandel, and it honestly made no difference at all.
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The whole process felt pretty scary at the start, but Aaron and The Mortgage Man team made everything so much easier than we expected.
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His advice was honest, practical, and always in our best interests, which gave us a lot of confidence throughout the journey.
Brian Google review · Settlement day
Aaron and the team locked in the mortgage rate just before it went up, we are thankful for their speed, advice and how easy they made the whole process.
Isabella Google review · Settlement day
From the beginning to the end we were guided through every step.
Katrina and Teejay Google review · Settlement day
Aaron is super patient and confident when it comes to guiding first home buyers, gives great advice and tells it how it is.
Alex Google review · Settlement day
Aaron was so easy to talk to and made us feel comfortable in understanding every step we took.
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Aaron’s expertise, responsiveness, and honest guidance made this life-changing decision possible for us.
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Compared to other mortgage brokers we spoke to, he was miles ahead in terms of knowledge, support, and communication.
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From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and supportive.
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His communication was so quick and he really went above and beyond for us.
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Aaron was extremely helpful, caring and patient with us during the full process.
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How it works
Nine steps, from your first call to the keys.
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Step 1: First call
15 to 20 minutes
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Step 2: Fact find
About 10 minutes
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Step 3: Numbers done, documents requested
About an hour, over a few days
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Step 4: Mortgage plan and submission
Bank takes 3 to 7 working days
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Step 5: Pre-approval, if possible, and how to make an offer
Usually lasts 3 to 6 months
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Step 6: Offer accepted
10 to 15 working day condition period
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Step 7: Going unconditional (or auction won)
The day your last condition is met
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Step 8: Your loan meeting
About an hour with us
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Step 9: Settlement: you get the keys 🎉
Settlement day
Reviews
5.0 ★★★★★
from 127 Google reviews
Huge thank you to Aaron for helping us through our home-buying journey. He was incredibly supportive, professional, patient, and always available to answer our questions and explain everything clearly.
Aaron was very good at explaining the process of buying my first home. I honestly didn't think I would be able to get my first house so soon but as soon I was able to get pre approved with the help of Aaron, I was ecstatic.
Officially made it to settlement day! Huge thanks to Aaron and the team for getting us here. Something that seemed daunting and out of reach when we first reached out to Aaron came to reality today.
Aaron was brilliant to deal with and made the entire process easy, from getting pre-approved all the way to structuring our mortgage.
I honestly can’t recommend Aaron from The Mortgage Man highly enough! From the very beginning, Aaron went above and beyond to make sure I understood exactly what was happening, what my options were, and what was coming next.
Aaron has been awesome to deal with throughout our first home buying process. He was always available and quick to respond with any queries I had. Thank you so much for all your help. We are stoked with our first home!
Aaron was fantastic to work with! He was incredibly efficient, quick, and straight to the point, making the whole process so easy. I would happily recommend Aaron to anyone and will definitely be using him again in the future!
I first came across Aaron Cattell – The Mortgage Man – through his Instagram posts. I really liked how educational, current and easy to digest his content was, and that was what prompted me to make my initial enquiry.
Thank you so much for helping us buy our first house! Aaron and the team locked in the mortgage rate just before it went up, we are thankful for their speed, advice and how easy they made the whole process.
Sean and I have had a very easy and smooth experience with Aaron and his team, to help us buy our first home. Thanks very much for being so responsive and helpful!!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I go to the bank or use a broker?
The Mortgage Man will go to the bank for you. We know which bank has the best rates and products to suit your individual situation. Different lenders have different rules that may meet your needs better than others. Once The Mortgage Man gets your approval, the help doesn’t stop there. We will help you figure out how to buy a house and then most importantly teach you how to pay off your new mortgage as soon as possible.
How much does a broker cost?
In most cases, it costs you nothing to work with The Mortgage Man as we get paid by the bank via a commission. Very rarely, for unique situations, we may need to charge you a fee. This will be discussed with you beforehand if applicable.
Which bank and non bank lenders do you work with?
We have access to over 30 lenders in New Zealand. These range from the main banks that you are probably already familiar with, to non bank lenders and development lenders who have differing rules that we may need to use to help you obtain finance if your situation is a bit different.
Do I need to be in the same city as you?
Most of our work is done remotely via The Mortgage Man Portal, phone calls and video calls. If you want to work with The Mortgage Man, regardless of where you are based in New Zealand, we can help.
Can you get me the cheapest interest rates?
Brokers have access to the “special special” rates that aren’t always advertised. But working with us also has many other benefits, like making sure your loan structure is set up correctly for your situation. If you get that part wrong, it could cost you a lot more of your hard-earned money over the life of your home loan.
Can you help me refix my mortgage?
If you are our client, yes. If not, then no. Most of the time you can refix your mortgage on your banking app yourself when it’s due to roll off its fixed term. If you want to refinance your mortgage to a different bank, then yes we can definitely help you.
Are there any additional or hidden fees?
When buying a house there will likely be additional costs you need to keep in mind, such as lawyers fees, valuations and building reports. But from our side there are no additional fees we charge when helping you to get a mortgage. In the future, if you decide to pay off your mortgage early, move banks or break fixed terms within claw-back periods, there may be fees charged by ourselves or the bank in order to recover costs. Talk to us directly about how these might apply in your situation.
How does an offset / revolving credit actually work?
These are complicated and may suit your situation, or they may not. It is very important that you get individual advice before putting one in place (like from The Mortgage Man when we do our loan structure meeting with you). For a basic overview of how they work, you can watch this video to learn more here.
How do I figure out how much equity I have?
This can be a complicated equation so we made a video to help explain it. Watch it here.
How do I get started?
Start with Are you ready to buy?: six quick questions and you'll know what the banks would lend you. From there you fill in the application and Aaron takes it from your numbers to a real pre-approval.