jb's blog

As expected the OCR didn’t change today. A rate increase is still just around the corner but the outlook for low mortgage rates is still promising. If you intend to fix, then I’d still get it done now rather than second-guess this market

Success often involves creating leverage. That doesn’t necessarily mean borrowing a lot; you may leverage someone else for their skills or eye for a deal. In his post I consider the pros and cons of doing partnerships or joint ventures with other investors

There’s bit a fair bit of coverage given to the inflation rate this week and a probable increase in interest rates later this year. Here are my thoughts and what it means for your mortgage

It can be hard getting on the property ladder in Auckland. So we’re helping First Home Buyers buy “do-ups” and renovate them before they move in with as little as 10% deposit

Do you really know your bank and what they really think of you? This post explores what it takes to successfully date your bank