Free - First Home Buyer Seminar | Hamilton
Find out what it really takes to buy your first home
90 minutes with Nest's mortgage advisers.
- Deposits under 20%,
- KiwiSaver,
- what the banks look for,
- and your questions answered live.
Save your seat
Takes 30 seconds. Partners are welcome.
Free, No obligation, No hard sell. We only use your details to send event info.
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Sound familiar?
Most people we talk to feel the same way before they start.
You don't need to have it all figured out. That's what the night is for.
What we'll cover on the night
Everything from saving your deposit through to getting the keys, in plain English.
Your deposit options
Alternatives to 20%, low-deposit lending, Kainga Ora loan, and how family can help.
Making KiwiSaver work
How the first home withdrawal works, the timing, and what to check now so it's ready when you are.
What banks really look at
Income, spending, debts and credit, and how to put your best application forward, even if you've been declined.
The process, step by step
Pre-approval to settlement, the common pitfalls, and what's happening in the Hamilton market right now.
Plus: live Q&A with our advisers
Bring your questions, nothing's too basic. You can ask out loud or send them in anonymously.
Take home: First Home Buyer Guide
Every attendee gets the guide to work through at home.
This evening is for you if you're:
- Renting and wondering if buying is realistic
- Planning to buy in the next 12 to 24 months
- Saving with KiwiSaver and not sure how to use it
- A couple or family working out what you can afford
- Declined before and want to know what to change
Meet your presenters
Local mortgage advisers who've helped hundreds of Waikato buyers into their first home.
Jeff Kerwin - Nest Home Loans
Mortgage Adviser 13 years. “I love it when they say “I’m 1-2 years away” then I help them settle 2 months later lol”
Erana Crump - Nest Home Loans
Mortgage Adviser with banking background. “I love it when I turn “we’re not ready yet” into “where do we put the couch?”
Del Bredesen - Lugtons Real Estate
Residential & Lifestyle Salesperson. “My favourite moment is when the nerves turn into excitement, and ‘could we?’ becomes ‘we did!’”
What people say about us
i was referred to Nest Home Loans by a friend at work, and in July I called and Erana Crump answered my call. I called to ask what steps we needed to take to buy our first home.
At the time, I honestly didn’t think we were ready or even in a position to buy. I had so many doubts, but Erana believed in us and guided us through every step.
On September 18th, Chris and I walked into our very own first home 🙏
Something I once thought was out of reach had become our reality.
Erana promised she would get us over the line and she did. She supported us through the stressful moments, answered every question, and genuinely cared about our journey.
Even after our mortgage was sorted, she continued to help, connecting us with the right people for our KiwiSaver, life insurance and loan protection.
We are so incredibly grateful to Erana and the whole Nest Home Loans team. This home means so much to us and our family, and we will never forget the part Erana played in making this dream possible.
Thank you, Erana, for believing in us and helping turn our dream into our reality. We will be forever grateful.
Can't thank you (and Alvin/the team) enough for your guidance and hard work behind the scenes to help me successfully buy my first home - something I initially thought I would not have been able to achieve, let alone being able to do so quickly!
Appreciate your friendly communication and willingness to share your knowledge to answer the many queries I had. Your kind and easy-going nature throughout the whole process made it much less 'scary'.
Ngā mihi maioha Andrew! 😊
I would especially highly recommend them to anyone in the neurodivergent community. They communicated clearly, were patient and responsive, and made everything feel manageable without adding unnecessary stress.
I felt genuinely well supported from beginning to end and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, Donna and Hoani!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if I can't make it on the night?
These events are popular and sell out. If you can't make this event, it's best to register for this event, and we’ll invite you to the next one before tickets go online.
Will I be pressured to sign up for anything?
No. It's an information evening. Advisers stay afterwards if you'd like a chat, but that's up to you.
I'm still a year or two away. Is it too early?
This is the best time! After the seminar you will walk away with one of two paths ahead; you’ll realise you actually AREN’T 1-2 years away and you are ready NOW! Or you may have some homework to complete first. The seminar will give you confidence what homework you need, as opposed to relying on unverified Facebook forums or well-intentioned relatives who bought in 1987.
I've been declined before. Is this still for me?
Yes. We'll cover what banks assess and the most common reasons applications get turned down.
Can I bring my partner or parents?
Please do. Tick the box on the form so we save them a seat.
Is it really free?
Yes. No ticket price and nothing to buy.
Come along and get your questions answered
Only 70 seats. The last seminar booked out in 10 days. Reserve your seat now and don’t miss out.
Wednesday 4 Nov | 6:30-8pm | Lugtons Real Estate, 1010 Victoria St, Hamilton
