Westpac New Zealand Purchasing property

Purchasing property

Tools, calculators and tips for purchasing property

Free budgeting calculators, budgeting workshops and online tutorials. Mortgage calculators and bank account options, tips and links.

Home loans and interest rates

Workshops and tutorials


		Free money management tools:
		>	Managing your Money workshop
		>	online budgeting tutorial

Calculators


		Home loan and savings calculators:
		>	mortgage calculators
		>	work out a budget
		>	save each payday
		>	set a savings goal

Buying a house


		More info on buying a house
		>	all about home loans
		>	applying for a mortgage
		>	free guides
		>	talking Home Loans on Talking Money Sense

Contact us


		Contact us now:
		>	email
		>	Mobile Mortgage Managers
		>	Westpac branches
		>	phone 0800 400 600 (7am to 11pm 7 days a week)

Tips for borrowing money

If you have to borrow money

get as debt-free as you can before applying for a home loan

your mortgage is often an ideal option rather than opting for credit cards or hire purchase

Budgeting tips

Change your budget as your lifestyle changes

think about how much more you can save—not how much more you can spend!

ask your bank which is the right account for your spending habits

save money on bank fees by using Online Banking

withdraw a set amount of cash per week and make it last the whole week

if you opt for a credit card, choose one with a rewards scheme that suits your lifestyle

Insurance tips

Planning for the unexpected

insure the things you can’t afford to replace

don’t forget about one of your most important assets: your income

create a will—it makes things a lot easier for your family after your gone

Reduce mortgage interest costs

Tips for saving money on your mortgage interest costs

reduce interest costs

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