by Helen M Grant | Jan 12, 2026 | Financial Wellbeing, Money, Mortgage
Why Mortgage Loan Structure Is Just as Important as Interest Rate When searching for a mortgage, most people focus on one thing: getting the lowest interest rate. While interest rates matter, they are only part of the equation. In practice, your mortgage loan...
by Helen M Grant | May 27, 2025 | Financial Wellbeing, Money
Financial Wellbeing Financial Wellbeing means different things to each of us. It can be as simple as your ability to manage your money – and isn’t necessarily dependant on the amount of money you have. For me it is more than just being able to pay your bills....
by Helen_MG | Apr 8, 2024 | Money, Stress Reduction
Are we in a Recession – and so what? Financial news from last month (March 2024) is that NZ is in a technical recession. Old news actually – last year’s data – the Jul-Sept and Oct-Dec 23 quarters both show a drop in economic activity. It...
by Helen_MG | Mar 7, 2024 | Money, Stress Reduction
6 Reasons why you need me as your mortgage adviser – 1. You want someone who cares, who listens to your story and your situation I actually really care about your goals. My interest is genuine. I will be your best cheerleader when you hit them. I’ll hear...
by Helen_MG | Feb 4, 2024 | Money, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
I don’t know about you, but for me, once the kids are back to school, I feel like the year can start properly. Have you spent the summer dreaming up ideas for the year? Maybe it is new experiences and aadventure, maybe its a new home. What’s it going to...