Work with us

You know you want to buy a house.
The hardest part is knowing how.

So we made it simple. Six clear steps, from your first call to moving in.

Most clients go from first call to a finance approval in around two weeks.
  1. 1

    Free Discovery Call

    A quick, no-obligation chat, some honest feedback, and we both check we are a good fit.

    About 15 minutes

    A relaxed call so we can understand where you are at and give you a straight answer on your next move. No prep required.

    • We listen to your situation and what you want to achieve.
    • We walk you through the three things that drive how much you can borrow.
    • You get honest feedback on where you stand and what is realistic.
    • We agree the right next step together, only if it is a good fit.
    What we need from you: nothing but your questions. Just turn up.
  2. 2

    Your Strategy Session

    A video call to map out your goals, what you can borrow, the right bank for you, and your next steps.

    30 to 45 minutes
    We record this session so you can focus on the conversation, not taking notes.

    This is the session our clients love. Here is the game plan we work through together:

    Your property goals & timeline

    5 mins
    • What type of property
    • Where you want to buy
    • When you want to move in

    Current situation check

    10 mins
    • Income & employment
    • Debts, deposit & savings sources
    • Any unique circumstances

    Your borrowing power

    10 mins
    • How much you can borrow
    • How your deposit shapes your options
    • Likely weekly repayments

    Your best path forward

    10 mins
    • Your lending options
    • Bank comparisons
    • Choosing the best option

    Next steps & timeline

    5 to 10 mins
    • Pre-approval through to settlement
    • Trusted partners: lawyers, insurance, inspectors
    • The documents you need
  3. 3

    Getting Pre-Approved

    We gather your documents and get you pre-approved, so you know your budget before you start looking.

    Usually 1 to 2 weeks

    Not all banks are the same. We choose the lender most likely to approve you, then package your application to give it the best possible shot.

    • Simple, secure document upload through our online portal.
    • We match you to the right bank, the same applicant can be a yes at one lender and a no at another.
    • We present and advocate for your application, then handle the back-and-forth.
    • You come away with a clear budget before you start looking.
    What we need from you: IDs, income and a few bank statements. We give you a tidy checklist so nothing is a guess.
  4. 4

    House Hunting

    We back you up as you search: what to ask, what to offer, and how to make an offer that protects you.

    At your pace

    Pre-approval in hand, the fun part begins. We stay in your corner so you can move with confidence, not second-guess every listing.

    • What to ask at open homes and what the red flags are.
    • We connect you with a trusted lawyer, ready to review the contract before you sign.
    • How to make a conditional offer that protects you.
    • Auction, tender or negotiation, we talk you through each.
    • A quick check before you offer, so you stay inside your approval.
  5. 5

    When You Find a Place

    We sort the valuation and building report, and get the bank's sign-off on the property.

    Around 1 to 2 weeks

    This is where pre-approval becomes a real, specific yes on the home you have chosen. We coordinate the moving parts so you do not have to chase anyone.

    • We organise the valuation and building report.
    • We get the bank's formal sign-off on the property.
    • We help you turn a conditional offer into unconditional, safely.
  6. 6

    Loan Structure & Settlement

    We structure your loan to suit you, then see you through to settlement and the keys, and stay on for the long run.

    Through to settlement
    We record this session too, so you can focus on the conversation, not taking notes.

    The right loan structure can save you thousands and pay your mortgage off years sooner. Once your offer is unconditional, we set it up properly in a dedicated Loan Structure session, then see you through to settlement and stay on for the long run.

    Mortgage basics

    5 mins
    • Home loan fundamentals
    • How interest works
    • What equity is

    Your loan structure

    20 mins
    • Your rates & cashback
    • Loan setup & repayments
    • Confirm your structure
    • Key dates and next steps

    Tanta's ongoing services

    10 mins
    • How refixing works
    • What a refinance is
    • Mortgage norms in NZ
    And then the keys. We explain every settlement document in plain terms, see you through to settlement day, and stay on board to keep giving you advice over the life of your mortgage.
We do the heavy lifting

You bring the questions. We handle the paperwork.

Behind every step is a team chasing the banks, checking the detail and keeping your application moving, so you do not have to.

“We recently bought our first home in Hamilton. The team were amazing, with prompt responses, and always kept us in the loop. A seamless experience. We strongly recommend Tanta, gold standard.”
Rahul G.C
Rahul G.C
First home, Hamilton · Google review
★★★★★

Ready for step one?

It starts with a free 15-minute call. No obligation, no cost, just a clear picture of where you stand.

Book your free discovery call

Free · 15 minutes · no pressure  ·  or call 09 242 2440