http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.swiftmortgages.co.nz en-us Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:21:16 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/145214/helping-kiwis-protect-their-creations/ What would New Zealand be without its small businesses? We're here to help Kiwis protect their creations. Watch the video here... Tue, 13 May 2025 14:30:19 +1200 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post145214 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/145211/own-a-business-why-you-may-need-insurance/ What happens when it’s not ‘business as usual’? Here are some key insurance things to consider, if you’d like to protect your business from the unexpected. Leave more... Tue, 13 May 2025 14:24:46 +1200 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post145211 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/145083/relief-for-homeowners-as-ocr-sees-fifth-cut-in-a-row-and-another-could-be-on-the-way-stuff-co-nz/ Apr 9, 2025The Reserve Bank has cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points, bringing it to 3.5 percent. It's the fifth reduction in a row, and all the major banks responded immediately, announcing reductions to home loan rates.And while the Reserve Bank acknowledged the uncertainty caused by President Trump's tariffs, it said there is scope to lower the OCR further as appropriate, meaning another cut next month remains likely. Zane Small reports.For full coverage visit www.Stuff.co.nz... Wed, 07 May 2025 15:40:04 +1200 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post145083 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/142301/self-employed-income-protection-or-key-person-insurance/ Are you self-employed and looking at protecting your livelihood? These two types of cover may be worth considering. Read more here.... Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:04:21 +1300 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post142301 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/142300/why-a-mortgage-adviser-should-be-your-long-term-partner/ A mortgage adviser isn’t just for today – they’re your long-term partner, guiding you through your homeownership journey with personalised support. Read more here... Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:59:23 +1300 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post142300 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/140397/mortgage-goals-for-homeowners-in-2025/ Is this the year you get on top of your home loan? Here are three things you can do to start getting ahead on your mortgage. Read more here... Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:10:26 +1300 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post140397 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/post/140396/whats-happening-with-the-ocr-in-2025/ What’s happening with the OCR this year? What can we expect for mortgage rates and the property market? Here’s what economists forecast for the year ahead. Read more here... Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:06:32 +1300 http://www.swiftmortgages.co.nz/blog/#post140396