Mortgage Broker Riverhead
Riverhead is a village on the river, with houses in the village and lifestyle blocks on the roads out toward Coatesville and Kumeu.
Mortgage advice for Riverhead
A village house is a standard file. Extra land, a horticultural use, or a second dwelling needs to be named at the start, because some lenders will not take that security.
The new subdivisions at Kumeu and Huapai are the comparison for buyers who want a new house instead of land. Keep those on a build checklist.
Appointments for Riverhead 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 house and a larger block
A standard house and a larger block in Riverhead are different securities. Some lenders will take the extra land and some will not. The title, the land use, and any resource consent belong at the start, while there is still time to choose the lender.
People comparing Riverhead usually also look at Kumeū, Coatesville, Whenuapai, and Huapai. Each of those has its own page. The adviser is the same. The property is not.
What to have ready
The record of title if you have it, the rates, and any resource consent you already know about. Tell us the land area. A house on a suburban section and a block are not priced the same way by a lender.
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 Riverhead
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
- Do you cover larger sections in Riverhead?
- A village house is a standard file. Extra land, a horticultural use, or a second dwelling needs to be named at the start, because some lenders will not take that security. Tell us the land area when you get in touch.
- Can I use KiwiSaver for a first home in Riverhead?
- Yes, if you have been a member for at least three years and the house is one you will live in. You leave $1,000 in the account. The withdrawal and the loan have to be ready together. The First Home Grant closed on 22 May 2024.
- Do you have an office in Riverhead?
- Our office is at Coastlands in Paraparaumu. Auckland 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.