Find out which firms are leading in a tough market
NZ Adviser has released its annual list of top-performing mortgage brokerages in New Zealand, spotlighting firms that have maintained strong operational performance during a year marked by interest rate shifts and subdued borrower activity.
Throughout 2024, higher borrowing costs and stricter lending conditions prompted many home loan applicants to delay financing decisions.
Nonetheless, a number of brokerages continued to support clients and deliver consistent lending outcomes, despite softer demand and a more selective lending environment.
Evaluation process and criteria
Brokerages from across the country were invited to submit entries for consideration in the Top Brokerages 2025 report.
To qualify, firms were required to have at least one loan writer operating from a New Zealand-based office. Applicants also supplied information about their aggregator relationships, which were independently verified.
Each submission included details such as:
- number of loan writers;
- total loan book size;
- volume of settlements in 2024; and
- conversion rate from inquiry to settlement.
Firms were assessed across four key performance areas, with emphasis placed on total lending volume and per-loan-writer productivity.
Firms featured in 2025 report
Among this year’s celebrated brokerages are:
See the full list of recognised mortgage brokerages this year by reading the NZ Adviser Top Brokerages 2025 special report.
