Name: Connect Me Mortgages
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Mortgage Broker, Mike McGinley wants changes made to the First Home Loan/Grant criteria. If you’re a first home buyer or a previous homeowner and you’ve been contributing to KiwiSaver for a minimum of 3 years, then you may be eligible for a First Home Grant. The amount you could be approved for will depend…

Connect Me Mortgages

5.0

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Trent Lett

18:27 30 Mar 21

Brodie is excellent with what he does and we were very happy with his services, delivering on a very tight deadline. He's always there to answer questions and gives you advise even on a Sunday evening. We were very lucky to have been referred to him by a friend. Thanks Brodie and Connect Me Mortgages for helping us buy our first home!

Mark Morrison

01:20 30 Mar 21

Brodie was excellent to deal with, still helping us even after we have finished our purchase.

kerry taylor

21:06 29 Mar 21

Faifili was so awesome, amazing to deal with, so friendly and got us the best deal with changing banks!Would highly recommend!

Richard Harrington

02:51 26 Mar 21

Have recently had the pleasure of using Faifili Levave as our mortage broker. Faifili made the who process of moving banks so we could secure a better mortage rate so easy. He was professional and had a great understanding of our needs. I would highly recommend using Faifili and will be definitely be using him again. 10/10 rating.

Noemi Almo

05:15 03 Mar 21

Mike was very responsive and worked hard to provide us answers we needed despite short time frames. He also provided great recommendation on people we can work with (conveyancer) allowing us to form a great team to support us in the home buying journey. We got our bank pre-approval in Dec 16, and got our offer to a home accepted 3 Feb! In a market as crazy as NZ, it is a great win!

Mark Powell

06:34 27 Jan 21

Mikes service and knowledge in the housing market is second to none. He made getting into our dream home possible and worked with my fiancé and I at every turn to ensure we had all the information we needed to move forward. We are so grateful to have worked with Mike and we recommend him to anyone that will listen. Thanks again we love our forever home 🏡

Camilla Lau

08:07 19 Jan 21

Mike is the man! Thank you for helping us secure our first home. We were until a little time pressure over the busy holiday period but Mike was still able to help us really quickly and everything was sorted well in advance of our settlement date. He is clear, very responsive, doesn't put you under any pressure and is patient when you don't quite understand something. We look forward to working with you for the rest of our mortgage days.

Nathaniel Coleman

20:54 06 Jan 21

I was referred to Brodie Sadgrove through a colleague. Brodie was very professional and very fast at responding to any questions or queries I had throughout the process of getting a mortgage. As I am primarily based overseas with work commitments I was impressed at how easy Brodie made the whole process. I would highly recommend Brodie and will happily use his expertise in the future.

Emily Mecchia

20:45 22 Dec 20

Mike from Connect Me Mortgages is super helpful and responsive. He made the somewhat daunting process of buying a first home a lot more straight forward. He explained the entire process in a very digestible way. Would recommend Mike to anybody looking to purchase a home.

Karl Williscroft

01:56 22 Dec 20

We are moving into our dream home only because of Mike and the team at Connect Me Mortgages. Simply put, without their help we wouldn't be in this fortunate position and we can't recommend them strongly enough.The knowledge and professionalism shown by the team means we could trust them completely, and now we have the keys to our new house and can look forward to 2021.Irrespective of being your first, second or third mortgage, please get in touch with Mike who will offer you invaluable insight and guidance.

Micaela Stewart

20:30 13 Dec 20

As a first time home buyer, the immense support Mike and the Connect Me Mortgages team provided was invaluable. Through what could've been such a daunting experience, Mike went above and beyond to ensure I was well looked after from the beginning right through to the end. I had "shopped around" many other mortgage advisors/companies before hand and Mike and the team was by far the best, personable and genuine service I've come across. I could not recommend Connect Me Mortgages enough! Thanks Mike - couldn't have gotten into my first home without you!

Natasha Curham

05:23 10 Dec 20

We can not recommend Mike more highly. From our very first interaction with him he has taken the time to understand our complex situation with international lending and equity and always worked hard to get us the best financial outcomes. His communication skills are second to none - he always wrote, called and text back straight away. Mike is clearly very well respected in the field, much to the benefit of his clients. A part of our settlement didn't go to plan (nothing to do with Mike) & he absolutely saved the day! We are forever grateful. Thank you Mike!

Hannah Van Dalen

07:04 02 Dec 20

Mike from Connect Me Mortgages is amazing! He was so helpful and professional and made the whole process much easier for us. Highly, highly recommend!

Kit Pewhai

22:01 30 Nov 20

Kia Ora,We had the privilege of working with Faifili. I have to say I always found the process of going through personal finances very daunting. However, Faifili made us feel comfortable and at ease during the process with no judgement. Faifili is very professional and had good product knowledge he was always available to answer any questions that I had, and I had A LOT of questions. :)Thank you Faifili for helping us achieve our goal of being homeowners, a dream I thought may not be possible but we made it! Nga mihi nui ki a koe!

Ioana Gaualofa

02:28 24 Nov 20

After many attempts with the bank, we were apprehensive about working with a mortgage broker. My husband and I finally decided to work with Faifili when he was highly recommended by a friend. I must say, contacting Faifili and was the best decision we ever made.Faifili, provided an exceptional service.He was non judgental in his approach, his ability to communicate and provide sound advice made the whole process easy.When we had questions Faifili was always readily available, whether it by phone or emails. His positive attitude and willingness for us to succeed gave us confident. He gave us hope. What was once "impossible is now possible". We are grateful for all the support he's given us and we will definitely continue work with him.

sd Mllr

02:45 22 Oct 20

Mike at Connect me mortgages went out of his way to help me and even though there was nothing to gain for Mike he literally spent hours over a course of a month to explain how the market works, giving me advice and putting me into great people he knows in the industry.. I’m now on the way to owing my first home! Thank you very much Mike, greatly appreciatedKind regardsSam

John Sabrine

04:55 20 Oct 20

You can't go wrong with Brodie. Very professional, responsive and very knowledgeable. He formulated a pathway for us to be a first time home owner. We are very thankful that we had met Brodie so we can acheive our goal. Highly recommended.

glenda sabrine

19:28 19 Oct 20

Brodie is excellent with what he does. He's always there to answer our questions and gives us advise that we need to get where we are. He has stuck with us for more than 2 years always encouraging us to be patient. We just bought our house with his help. We got approved in the middle of Covid when others stopped doing anything due to Covid. We are very happy with his services and we wouldn't change anything at all. We are very lucky to find him through a mutual friend. Thanks Brodie and Connect Me Mortgages for helping us reach our goal!👏❤🎉

Nikhil Pandya

06:32 15 Oct 20

Mike was so helpful and on top of the my application. I didnt do any running around. I got best rates, good cash back and peaceful mind when i dealt with Mike from Connect me mortgages. Highly recommended !!

Fiona Peters

22:56 11 Oct 20

I was given Mike's name by a work colleague and was so thankful. Mike has made the process of getting a mortgage stress free. He explained everything to me clearly and in language I could understand. Once the house went through I got him to look at my KiwiSaver again another easy stress free process. I thoroughly recommend using these guys they know what they are doing and get you value for money. I would not hesitate in recommending Mike and the team to any of my friends or colleagues.

Mae Newey

01:25 15 Sep 20

Mike took us step by step through the process and was very professional. He is very responsive and helped us get our dream build finally underway! I have recommended Connect Me Mortgages to several friends and would definitely use them again.

Craig Thistoll

16:31 24 Aug 20

Great mortgage company! Easy to deal with & very responsive. Thank you Mike & the team, we look forward to the many years ahead :)

Mikal Lemma R

09:57 23 Aug 20

Brodie Sadgrove? Definitely worth it. Being on my own in NZ meant - I couldn't afford to make a mistake while buying a house. Apart from getting a lot of details about properties, loans, agreements etc., I really appreciated that I had his fast responses on the phone and did not have to deal with a bank. You really do not want to be stuck with a bank's call center.

Sham Pancha

22:46 20 Aug 20

I met Brodie through a referral from a developer/vendor for property we were both considering purchasing and while I did not end up buying that piece of property, Brodie was very engaging in providing answers to my questions and we didn’t speak until I actually found the process of buying a new home and dealing with banks absolutely stressful. A colleague advised to engage a mortgage broker and instead of running to a few names - I approached Brodie. He worked with me really well being a good communicator and most importantly advising me on risks associated with types of loan structures. I was able to reach him after hours during a stressful period and he was professional and pleasant to deal with. He helped during our lockdown as that’s when I was about to settle and I have to say I am very satisfied with his services communication advice and help with structuring my mortgage. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Brodie.

Craig Ferguson

02:30 17 Aug 20

Brodie was always accommodating and available to answer questions. Was extremely hard working through the trials and tribulations of COVID-19

Kisena Asi

07:46 12 Aug 20

Mike & Faifili, thanks heaps for your assistance with reviewing my mortgage rates and getting me a new one which meant savings for me and my little family! Appreciate the speed at which it was processed too and how they were able to break it down for us. HIGHLY recommended. faafetai lava

Tim Wright

06:52 12 Aug 20

Mike was brilliant to work with. He explained everything technically but then also in layman’s terms which, as a first home buyer, was super helpful. He provided excellent service and I had complete confidence in his ability to secure us a great mortgage structure.

Elie Melki

21:52 09 Aug 20

Mike McGinley from Connect Me Mortgages helped me getting a loan for my first house. He walked me through the whole process and provided all the information and knowledge required. Mike is always responsive and made sure I make the right choice. Thank you Mike for your help. I would really recommend Mike.

Annabel Garrity

22:34 21 Jul 20

Brodie was such a fantastic mortgage broker helping us buying our first home! He explained the process and how the types of home loans work so well to make sure we were comfortable with everything we signed up for. And always had fast responses to any of our questions we had throughout the process

Jono Rees

22:43 01 Jul 20

I've personally know Mike for several years now and I must say from an outcomes perspective there is no one better.I have had a experiances with a couple of other brokers who have managed to a job, haven't had the knowledge that Mike has. From the start he knows if you are going to get a loan and who is lending for your situation. Where as I have found other brokers haven't, you go through the forms process then they give you the "bad" news.Mike and the team offer practical solutions for finance. Not all the time I've liked the message, but the reality was that it simply wasn't possible in the lending enviroment at the time.There approach is the most modern I've experianced. Their online system for gathering info is fantastic and makes the process of getting the info they need to help you get the finance simple. There isn't one better.I would highly recommend Mike if you are looking to finance a purchase of a significant asset in the future.

Rosie Roberts

19:51 30 Jun 20

Mike & Josh were helpful, efficient & professional. As a first-home buyer, they were great at answering my many questions & helping me navigate the process. Highly recommend!

Sharnae Taylor

01:39 30 Jun 20

Working with Mike and the ConnectMe team removed a significant amount of stress and uncertainty from the mortgage process. Mike was able to recommend a product that fit our financial needs, preferences and lifestyle, as well as guide us through the process to buying our first home.I would use ConnectMe Mortgages again, and will continue to recommend Mike to friends and family.

Cindy Hill

00:42 30 Jun 20

If we could give Mike 6 stars then we would. Honestly, don't mess around going to the various banks - just go straight to Mike for your next mortgage or loan. He will guide you through the process easily and find the best deal for you. Mike is a true professional with a huge amount of knowledge and commitment to his clients. Thanks Mike.

Aschwin Gehlen

00:07 30 Jun 20

Brodie from ConnectMe was amazing. He was fall of advise and ensured we got the best mortgage rates. Our timeline to get the mortgage was tight but Brodie ensured that everything came together. I would recommending ConnectMe to anyone that wants a Mortgage or even insurance.

ellie neal

10:07 09 Jun 20

Mike was excellent to deal with. He was very helpful explaining and helping us through the process as first home buyers. We will definitely use him again!

Ollie Hill

21:49 03 Jun 20

Mike was am absolute pleasure to work with. Being first home buyers we were very unsure of the process involved and the steps that we needed to take while trying to purchase our property but Mike simplified a lot of the 'scare factors' and made things easy for us (especially purchasing during lock-down)!. Mike remained very professional throughout the time we had our dealings with him and managed to get us a great deal in the end! He was very thorough, fast paced and always made himself available for advice or general information. Appreciate all of your help Mike and we are looking forward to working with you going forth.

Christina Smith

05:45 01 Jun 20

Thank goodness for Mike. He gave me such a good steer and helped me through a tricky process to where I came out with a great deal. I seriously couldn't have done it successfully without his great advice and support.

Navin K

10:14 23 May 20

Mike at ConnectMe mortgages was brilliant to work with. We got in touch with Mike early on, in the search for our first home in Wellington. He was very informative, flexible with his time, and patient as he worked us through the house buying process. He was helpful and available at each step of the way. Thank you Mike for making our home buying process easier. We highly recommend your services!We also had the pleasure of working with Joshua, who is the insurance adviser at ConnectMe. Brilliant to work with, Josh worked tirelessly to get us insurance policies to suit us.Thank you ConnectMe Mortgages, you have truly made adulting easier.

Melissa Pearson

07:41 20 May 20

Brodie made our home buying experience run like an absolute dream, even in the middle of a pandemic. The process from the outset was so easy; Connectme allowed us to complete most of the paperwork online, with a great dashboard that helped us to keep track and understand the process. Brodie went above and beyond to help us with a successful offer on a home. It was a tough and competitive buying environment and Brodie stuck by us, through multiple offers - always providing guidance and support (even during the uncertainty of COVID!) Could not recommend more highly. If you want professional, responsive, honest and effective support with obtaining a mortgage and securing your home - look no further. Thanks so much!

Rico Selgas

07:25 02 May 20

Mike was absolutely great to work with. He is extremely clear and very patient in explaining to us the things that we do not understand about buying our first home. Now, that we have our place to call "Home, Sweet Home". Thank you Mike and Connectmemorgages for helping us all the way through.

Hineawe Green

22:06 07 Apr 20

My husband and I cannot fault Mike's service. We were really impressed with how he managed everything, his professionalism, his knowledge and clear communication style. He was able to answer any question we had and his guidance was invaluable. We highly recommend him and won't hesitate to use his services again.

Julie Brien

09:14 18 Mar 20

Cannot recommend Brodie Sadgrove enough at Connect Me Mortgages. He helped us through the entire process seamlessly, also connecting us with an insurance broker who was very helpful. Will definitely use Brodie's services again in the future. Thanks so much, couldn't have done it all without you.

Tom Roughan

04:21 09 Mar 20

Mike is fantastic! As first home buyers we were pretty new to the whole scene. With his extensive knowledge he made this really easy for us, we never had a problem getting hold of him if we needed to check something or get further advice. We are now in our new home and loving it! Thanks again Mike. Tom & Grace

Justin Soong

19:54 01 Mar 20

Absolutely brilliant, Mike is a mortgage broker that absolutely works for you! We are based in Auckland, so distance was not an issue, we did everything through the online platform, email and phone. He has in depth knowledge of the mortgage lending market, and clearly has the right relationships with the banks as everything went smoothly. Will give 6 stars if i could

Mark Mazengarb

23:33 23 Jan 20

Mike is excellent - very fast, efficient, professional and very knowledgable. I wish I had found Connect Me earlier! Highly recommended.

Colleen Ford

01:28 18 Dec 19

Brodie helped me get into my first home I highly recommend his professional services. He was able to let me know what was possible within a situation that for me was a bit variable as to what deposit I had and what property I would have an opportunity to give an offer on. Brodie gave me realistic possibilities from a financial services perspective every step of the way for the different scenarios that came up.Brodie kept in touch with me to make sure I wasted no time while waiting on information about my deposit amount or property offer. During the waiting periods he guided me to get all the necessary paper work/supporting evidence in place which he knew the bank would want covered off. That preparation really made the final steps much easier. For someone new to the house buying process I highly recommend Brodie, he is very straight forward, no nonsense, with a drive to help people.For people (like me) who like to do paper work using the internet Brodie also had the option of a simple interface via his company's website to upload documents and even schedule catch up appointments with him. On this website interface (you have your own log in area) you can see easily if there is anything outstanding and if the papers that you have uploaded have been accepted. Brodie also personally phoned me during the critical moments of the process this was greatly appreciated.

Zemira Hayvice

19:21 16 Dec 19

Mike at Connect Mortgages is incredible! He has been there from the moment I contacted him to tell him I was interested in buying till now which is me in my first home! He has a depth of knowledge in this area and really cares about helping you achieve your goals. I cannot thank Mike enough for the hard work he put in and his professionalism he handles all his work with.Thank you Mike for getting me in to my first home, I couldn't have done it without you.

sohan singh

02:21 29 Nov 19

It was great working with Brodie, he made the process smooth in very professional manner.

Loren Rose

02:18 29 Nov 19

Brodie worked tirelessly to get our first home over the line. He provided sound advice when we needed it, and was always on hand and responsive for those hairy last-few-moments-before-auction times. Everything went smoothly with our mortgage and settlement and he was able to negotiate a cash incentive too which really helped with move in costs. I 100% recommend Brodie and when the time comes, we'll be coming back to him. Thanks Brodie!

Stu Demler

00:42 08 Nov 19

Mike and the team provide a very professional service and make getting a mortgage easy. I would highly recommend.

Bianca Zangerl

00:50 15 Oct 19

We purchased our house last month in Upper Hutt, Wellington, and we could not have found such a good deal without the smooth service and assistance from Brodie Sangrove. From the get go he was knowledgeable, polite, informative, and accessible. There was no question that he found too difficult and if he wasn't sure of an answer he found out the correct information and got back to us ASAP.He is an absolute asset to your company and we have been recommending him to everyone and anyone we know.

Lawrence R

08:18 04 Oct 19

I had the pleasure of dealing directly with Mike. Firstly, he managed to get the banks to offer me more money and a better interest rate than my bank did when I approached them directly. Secondly, he was always available when I called him -- and I called him often -- and took the time to answer all of my questions. Thirdly, but most importantly, he helped me move into my dream home. Mike is professional, patient, and supportive. The entire process, from the initial application to settlement, went perfectly smoothly. Superb!

A Llauder

20:29 06 Sep 19

We have been lucky to have been introduced to Mike and to have subsequently engaged him for his services. He works with the client in mind, ensuring best outcomes are achieved.If you are looking for someone to help you find the best mortgage deals, and work with you as the client in mind right throughout, Mike is that person!

Alex Lyde

05:10 16 Aug 19

Mike was fantastic to work with!He was there every step of the way with answers and advice.His systems and processes are easy and fast to use.His advice and structure has saved us thousands already, but more importantly he has set us up with a great bank/structure/flexibility and everything else a growing family needs to have on their side.I could not recommend him more!

lash275

07:06 13 Aug 19

absolutely the best.Mike went out of his way to get us home loan after we had been turned down several times.We highly recommend Mike to anyone with a smile and we will definately be dealing with him for any future transactions .EXCELLENT SERVICE.Thanks a million Mike.

Suzy Broad

02:17 07 Aug 19

Loved working with Mike and the team at Connect Me Mortgages. He made everything super clear and easy to understand for us being first home buyers. Highly recommend, i would never use anyone else!

Sam Clifford

11:15 09 Apr 19

Excellent friendly advice with taylored solutions. Mike made my mortgage and Life Insurence experience hassel free with his proffessional and helpful advice. Thank you.

Laura Kersicla

19:47 14 Mar 19

Mike went above and beyond to assist us during a busy and swift sale of our first home to come up with the perfect mortgage arrangement for us going into our second home. He is extremely thorough, helpful and an expert in his field. We felt absolutely confident in his advice and we wouldn’t hesistate twice to recommend Mike to anyone.

Daniel Feutz

08:51 11 Mar 19

Mike is not only knowledgeable about all the services he provides, he is always available, considerate and thoughtful. His great communication really helps when making some really important life decisions. He takes the time to explain important details and works hard to find great deals.

Sonya Wiparata-Johnson

01:40 07 Mar 19

Our experience with Mike at Connect Me Mortgages has been exceptional. His dedication, knowledge and guidance has been invaluable. A huge thank you for helping to get us in our first home. Ka mau te wehi!

Hiro Tanaka

07:41 22 Feb 19

Excellent experience with Mike. Not only did we get a competitive offer but that was secondary to the value he brings with his service and expertise. Throughout the process he is prompt in his responses and provided valuable guidance throughout a fairly complex loan request. I have dealt with a few different lenders and Mike has been by far the best. I would highly recommend Mike if you value excellent service.

Basil Varouhas

02:29 22 Feb 19

Mike is very sincere and considerate in every aspect of engagement with his customers and prospective clients. We have had the pleasure of dealing with Mike for a number of years now and are more than happy to recommend his services to prospective customers. If you want honest, thorough and comprehensive financial advice, Mike is definitely the person to speak with

CONNECT ME MORTGAGES LIMITED IS LICENSED BY THE FMA AS A FINANCIAL ADVICE PROVIDER. OUR FINANCIAL SERVICES NUMBER IS FSP706071.

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