Mortgage Broker Wānaka
Wānaka is its own town on the lake: houses, apartments, and sections in the surrounding valleys, a long drive from Queenstown.
Mortgage advice for Wānaka
A home you will live in, a holiday house, and a short-stay rental are three different applications. Alpine insurance and a build contract are the other two documents that change the lender. Bring whichever of those you already have.
Wānaka is not a Queenstown suburb. It sits on this page because buyers search the two towns together. The appointment is by video either way.
Appointments for Wānaka 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.
The land is part of the security
A standard house and a larger block in Wānaka are different securities. Some lenders will take the extra land and some will not. The title, the land use, outbuildings, and any second dwelling belong at the start, while there is still time to choose the lender.
People comparing Wānaka usually also look at Cromwell, Frankton, Queenstown, Arrowtown, and Lake Hayes. 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, and any resource consent you already know about. Tell us the land area and what is built on it.
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.
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 Wānaka?
- A home you will live in, a holiday house, and a short-stay rental are three different applications. Alpine insurance and a build contract are the other two documents that change the lender. Bring whichever of those you already have. Tell us the land area when you get in touch.
- Can I use KiwiSaver for a first home in Wānaka?
- 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 Wānaka?
- 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.