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When the bank says ‘no’
Receiving a ‘no’ from your bank can be disheartening. Whether you're applying for a mortgage, business finance, vehicle lending, or debt consolidation, it's easy to assume the decision is final.
In many cases, it isn't.
The fine art of applying for a mortgage
Applying for a mortgage can feel complex, but success often comes down to preparation and discipline.
Insights with Infinance by Brian Coogan
First quarter, March 2026 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results announced on June 18 by Statistics NZ show strong results.
Getting cash back on the mortgage
We get clients asking about bank cashback offers spurred along by social media posts stating you can get $30k cashback if you switch your mortgage.
Short-term economic outlook
After several years of restrictive monetary policy to control inflation, we were on a solid path to recovery. There was a clear path ahead, then someone decided to go play in the sand.
Annual financial reviews
In today’s rapidly changing financial environment, taking a “set and forget” approach to personal or business finances can prove costly.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Revolving credit and offset accounts
So you have a mortgage and want to look at ways to reduce interest paid. Putting a portion on revolving credit and using offset accounts can save you interest.
Understanding reverse mortgages
So, you’re near to or retired, own your home, maybe an investment property, looking to release some funds for any amount of activities or projects.
The smart answer to provisional tax
As New Zealand businesses navigate increasingly complex cashflow pressures, tax pooling is emerging as a practical and often underutilised solution for managing provisional tax obligations.
The Consumer Price Index
With the distraction of another Gulf war and resulting fuel prices it’s easy to lose sight of the actual state of the NZ economy.
Financing the problem – Clean Energy Loans – Part 3
So, you’ve had enough of high fuel prices and decided to go electric but need funding.
Electrifying the problem
With the price of fuel out the gate, is it the electric vehicle’s time in the sun? We take a look under the hood.
Fueling the problem
With the volatility of the conflict in Iran developing daily as to how far it will escalate or not, its early days yet to determine the long term effects, certainly we’re feeling it at the fuel pump right now.
The economic effects of global tension
The effect of global tension on economic recovery
Refinance for cashflow easing
While we’ve done a great job bringing down inflation and interest rates and generally setting ourselves on a path to economic recovery, the latest geopolitical events that are hopefully short-lived highlight the need for flexibility. To that end it’s timely to take a look at options available.
First home buyers’ market
This week’s column explores how to get on the property ladder as national confidence lifts and what it means for Taupō
Why use a financial adviser
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA), which issues licenses to advisers, prefers the word adviser to broker.
Economic growth outlook for 2026
Financial advisor Brian Coogan takes a look at what we can expect from 2026
Finance: Machinery and Equipment – lease or buy?
It’s the age-old question and the answer is – it depends!
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