
About this episode
Think you're ready for a mortgage? Think again.
In this no-fluff, high-stakes episode, Craig Stanaway sits down with Simon McDonald, elite Financial Adviser from MortgageHQ, to unpack the Top 10 Mortgage Questions That Make or Break You in today’s NZ property market.
Whether you're a first home buyer, a frustrated investor, or someone who just wants to stop feeling stupid at the bank, this is the one episode that could save you thousands.
We cover:
🔥 The most profitable interest rate move Simon ever made
🔥 What makes a bank stop laughing and actually lend you money
🔥 The real difference between fixed and floating (and which one can destroy you)
🔥 Rich-people tactics that everyday Kiwis should be stealing
🔥 How the wrong question can cost you your financial future
No jargon. No waffle. Just ruthless clarity, expert insight, and a few hard truths.
🎙️ Hosted by: Craig Stanaway
👨💼 Guest: Simon McDonald, Financial Adviser – MortgageHQ
Learn more: https://mhq.co.nz/mortgage/top-10-nz-mortgage-questions-that-make-or-break-you/
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