Established: 2 years and 4 months
Location: Tauranga
Contact Name: Michelle Schwab
Website: www.mortgagematchmaker.co.nz
About the Business:
Mortgage Matchmaker helps New Zealanders make smarter decisions about their home loans and property finances.
During my career I’ve coined the title “Mortgage Matchmaker” for myself because it describes exactly what I do. Much like a relationship matchmaker who helps find the perfect life partner, I help my clients find the ideal lender by negotiating the loan that specifically suited to your individual circumstances. And ultimately becoming your personal banker.
Whether clients are…
– looking for their next or first dream home,
– seeking an investment property,
– need to free up cash for a project,
– want to consolidate debt or
– simply see if they could be on a better interest rate.
There is a good chance I will be able to find a lender that will finance their loan, or work with them toward a solution. With a panel of 30+ Lenders I can search the market to find the right solution.
While I help people get into debt through a mortgage, that is only part of the story. I also show clients how to structure and repay their debt faster, potentially saving thousands of dollars in interest and years off their mortgage.
For me, it is about more than getting a loan approved. It is about helping people understand their money, make informed decisions and build greater financial security.
Business mission and vision:
I believe financial literacy can change a family’s future.
My husband and I experienced both sides of money. We built a successful security business and made our first $million, but later lost almost everything through a car rental business that went very wrong financially.
That season taught me something powerful.
Financial stress affects every part of your life, your confidence, your relationships, your health, and I never want to see people go through that feeling alone or uninformed.
What I see far too often is people simply don’t know what they don’t know.
They’ve never been shown how to structure their lending properly, how to repay debt faster, or how to make their money actually work for them.
So now, my passion is about helping people who haven’t had strong financial role models growing up, but who genuinely want to change that and set a better example for their kids.
So, what I do is help clients structure their lending and finances in a smarter way, so they can get ahead faster, save thousands in interest, and build long-term security.
Because for me, it’s never just about getting a loan approved.
It’s about creating a ripple effect of financial literacy in our community.
I believe in Property before Prada