Mortgage Broker Bell Block
Bell Block is the growing suburb on the airport side of New Plymouth, with newer houses and sections still being built.
Mortgage advice for Bell Block
A finished house is a standard file. A turnkey or a build you fund in stages needs the sunset date, the progress payments, and a lender who will fund construction. Tell us which of those the contract actually is.
Bell Block is where a lot of New Plymouth first-home buyers start. Waitara and Inglewood are the towns they compare it with when the section price moves.
Appointments for Bell Block are by video with an adviser from our Paraparaumu team. We are FMA licensed (FSP665511), independent of any one bank, and we compare 16+ lenders. Mortgage advice is free to you. The lender pays a commission when the loan settles.
A new build has its own timeline
Buying in Bell Block is often a timeline, not just a price. A finished house, a turnkey, and a build you fund in stages do not use the same lender conditions. Sunset clauses, progress payments, and the code compliance certificate all belong in the first conversation.
People comparing Bell Block usually also look at Fitzroy, New Plymouth, Waitara, Ōakura, and Inglewood. Each of those has its own page. The adviser is the same. The property is not.
What to have ready
The sale and purchase agreement if you have signed one, especially the sunset date and whether the house is complete. A build programme if you are funding construction rather than buying a finished home.
Photo ID, recent payslips, or two years of financial statements if you are self-employed. A list of debts, including buy-now-pay-later and the limit on a card you clear every month. A KiwiSaver statement if that balance is the deposit. You do not need a sale and purchase agreement to start.
Near Bell Block
Request a mortgage appointment
Send a few details and we will arrange a video appointment with an adviser.
The advisers
Who arranges the mortgage
The lending team is based in Paraparaumu. You meet them at the office, at home in the Wellington region, or by video.
Richard Banks
Managing Director
Founded Orange Network in 2010 and still sits with clients on the mortgage, from the first conversation through to settlement.
Chad Weber
Head of Lending
Leads the lending team. First homes, refinancing, investment, and construction, across 16+ lenders.
Lindsay Hill
Relationship Manager, Mortgages
Mortgage adviser for home buyers and investors. Meets across Wellington, Kapiti, Levin, and further afield.
Adelaide Levy
Relationship Manager, Mortgages
First homes, pre-approval, and refinancing, with a clear view of whether a better structure is available.
The panel
Compared before anyone picks a bank
Major banks and specialist funders. The name on the recommendation is the one that fits the application, not the one with the loudest rate.
A sample of the panel. Not every application goes to every lender.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can you help with a new build in Bell Block?
- A finished house is a standard file. A turnkey or a build you fund in stages needs the sunset date, the progress payments, and a lender who will fund construction. Tell us which of those the contract actually is. Tell us whether the house is finished, turnkey, or still to be built.
- When should I refinance a Bell Block loan?
- About 90 days before the fixed rate ends. That is enough time to compare staying with your bank against a move, including any break cost. Two weeks out is late.
- Do you have an office in Bell Block?
- Our office is at Coastlands in Paraparaumu. Appointments are by video, with the same documents and the same lender comparison as a meeting in person.
- Is mortgage advice free?
- Yes. There is no upfront fee for mortgage advice. Orange Network is paid a commission by the lender when the loan settles.
Ready to get started?
Book a video appointment with an adviser from our Paraparaumu team. We will work through the lending with you.