Specialist Lending

Avanti Finance adds South Island BDM to support advisers

Specialist lender appoints James Glasson to cover Marlborough, Tasman, and Canterbury

Avanti Finance adds South Island BDM to support advisers

How referral partnerships future-proof NZ mortgage advisers

LFG's Tim Larkin explains the role of referral partnerships in building resilient adviser businesses

How referral partnerships future-proof NZ mortgage advisers

Advisers rate New Zealand’s top mortgage lenders in 2026

ANZ and Vincent Capital take overall gold as turnaround times rebound

Advisers rate New Zealand’s top mortgage lenders in 2026

From last resort to earlier consideration: The changing role of non-bank lending

More complex borrower circumstances and demand for flexible lending structures are giving non-banks a role that extends beyond changes in bank appetite. But are borrower perceptions changing to meet the opportunities that non-banks can provide?

From last resort to earlier consideration: The changing role of non-bank lending

Christchurch lender fined $15,000 for lending without registration

Firm kept lending for 18 months after warning, charging up to 55.61%

Christchurch lender fined $15,000 for lending without registration

Incomplete stories and poor lender fit: The submission mistakes holding non-bank approvals back

Non-bank lending is increasingly being considered earlier in the advice process, but better lender selection, stronger application narratives and realistic client expectations remain essential to securing approval

Incomplete stories and poor lender fit: The submission mistakes holding non-bank approvals back