The complete guide to using KiwiSaver for your first home
Everything you need to know about the first home withdrawal — how much you can take out, what counts, and how to apply.
We cut through the complexity, compare New Zealand’s leading lenders, and find the right mortgage for your situation. Plain English. No pressure. Real advice.
We’re not a bank. We’re on your side — comparing multiple lenders, cutting through the complexity, and giving you real advice in plain English.
We compare home loans across New Zealand’s leading banks and specialist lenders — so you don’t have to sit in multiple bank queues. One meeting, your best options.
Getting a low rate is great. Getting the right structure for your situation is better. We look at the whole picture and recommend what actually makes sense for you.
We stay on top of your application, keep lenders moving, and keep you in the loop. Same-day responses, always. No chasing, no wondering what’s happening.
Whether you’re buying your first home, growing a portfolio, or simplifying your debt — we’ve helped clients in every situation.
From KiwiSaver to pre-approval, we guide you through every step of getting into your first home — deposits can start from as little as 5% in some circumstances.
Explore →Growing your portfolio? We understand rental income shading, interest-only structures, and multi-property strategies that work for investors.
Explore →When your fixed rate expires, most people just roll over. But that’s often the most expensive thing you can do. Let us review your position — for free.
Explore →Building or buying a new build? Construction lending is complex. We know the full process — from initial approval through to final drawdown.
Explore →Self-employed doesn’t mean stuck. We know how lenders assess business income and how to package your financials to get the result you deserve.
Explore →Multi-dwelling projects, land subdivision, debt consolidation, or commercial referrals — we work with specialist lenders for complex requirements.
Explore →Four steps. No confusion. Just a clear path from your first conversation to keys in hand.
No obligation, no jargon. Tell us what you’re hoping to do — we’ll tell you what’s possible and what to expect.
We assess your position across multiple lenders and present your best options — clearly explained, no pressure.
We prepare and submit your application, liaise with the lender, and advocate for your case. You just sign.
We stay with you through settlement and beyond — reviewing your structure as life changes so your mortgage keeps working for you.
“Yatin made the whole process feel manageable. As first home buyers we had no idea where to start — he explained everything in plain English and got us a great deal. We’re in our home now.”
“Being self-employed I’d been knocked back before. Yatin knew exactly how to structure our application and went to bat for us. We were approved and bought our investment property within six weeks.”
“We were refinancing and had no idea how much we were overpaying. Yatin reviewed our structure, moved us to a better lender, and we’re saving $400 a month. Wish we’d done this years ago.”
I started Mortgage Sense because I believed there was a better way to help Kiwis with their home loans — one that’s built on honest advice and a genuine understanding of your situation, not sales targets.
I’m a registered Financial Adviser based in Hobsonville, Auckland. I work with first home buyers, investors, self-employed borrowers, and everyone in between — with access to a panel of 30+ New Zealand lenders and specialist financiers.
Our calculators give you a starting point — repayment estimates, borrowing capacity, and deposit requirements. They’re indicative only, but a great way to start thinking about what’s possible.
Try all calculators →Everything you need to know about the first home withdrawal — how much you can take out, what counts, and how to apply.
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