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Blandon here,
When my business partner and I started in business together, we shared the same frustrations but found we were each approaching things differently. My business partner was helping mortgage advisers with their marketing and strategy but finding that clients were not properly looked after along the way. I was helping clients with insurance but found my true passion in property investing and ownership when he worked with families successfully building and creating equity through smart mortgage use.
Each of us had branched out on our own and through chance encounter met at the right time to start working together. Since late 2015 we have been helping people save money on their mortgages and make smarter property investment decisions using case studies and learning from our clients and exhaustive research (which we love doing).
I have had a poor experience with the bank and other brokers when I was looking at my own mortgage options many years ago… to me, it seemed so simple to just help clients figure out what they do not already know and streamline the process for them. I became frustrated with the lack of quality information available for kiwis in regards to mortgages and property.
Initially, we focused on building powerful online mortgage calculators and property investment tools to put power in the hands of everyday Kiwis. We quickly discovered that in addition to being able to help themselves people needed better experts to guide them through the mortgage advice process. We wanted to build a team of advisers that put clients first and refused to play the industry game of commission-only salespeople because those conditions can cloud your judgement. A structure of clients first and team second was forged. Our team is paid salaries. No one is pressured to force clients into higher commission products or lenders. Blandon’s passion and knowledge are industry-leading and admirable which means we’re often inundated with enquiries.
When hiring advisers for our team, it is stressed to them the importance of a client-helping culture and long term relationships. Our clients tell us that they appreciate us keeping in touch with them. Typically we make contact every 6-12 months to ensure customers are still receiving excellent service from their banks; their mortgages are still working for their current situation, to discuss investment strategy and to have a conversation.
It is with great pride that mortgagehq now has over 500 reviews on Google from people `who are so stoked with what we could achieve for them, and how we dealt with them as humans rather than as a task. I cannot promise perfection but I assure you that we know what we are doing and we will always put your needs above our own. If we don’t know… we will help you find someone who does.
All team members use personal mobiles for communicating with clients – you can text, call, leave a VM and know they will get the message and be in touch. Please feel free to contact me on my personal mobile 022 460 0688 or email me directly [email protected].
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Blandon Leung
Managing Director, mortgagehq
What started as a fledgeling mortgage brokerage focused on helping kiwis refinance mortgages had matured into a highly driven company hunting pragmatic results for clients and stakeholders, then guiding them down the pathway to property goals.
It was time for a new brand. mortgagehq was launched – a brand that better represents who we are and who we are striving to become over the next five years.
Daily efforts aligned with our intended legacy.
Seek to understand before we act.
Anticipate, adapt, and address.
Scheduled time weekly to reflect.
Ask beyond "How has this been done before?"
We encourage you to book a 10-minute introductory call. This is a no-pressure, no-obligation call that lets you chat with us so when you do require assistance you’re not alone.
At MHQ, we are an advisory business, not a transactional one. Our goal is to be a long-term partner in your financial freedom journey, helping you make informed, confident decisions at every stage of your property and wealth-building lifecycle.
What sets us apart is our full-service model. Alongside our mortgage advisers, we have investment and insurance advisers specialising in wealth management, KiwiSaver and protection in-house. When we review your situation, we take a genuinely all-encompassing approach, considering your mortgage, your protection, and your long-term wealth in one place, with one team that talks to each other.
We work right across the spectrum, from first-home buyers taking their first step onto the ladder, through to high-net-worth clients managing significant portfolios and complex lending structures. Since 2015 we’ve helped more than 5,000 clients nationwide, arranged over $4 billion in lending, and earned 700+ five-star Google reviews.
Every adviser at MHQ operates within a structured development framework, supported by senior advisers, ongoing mentoring and continuous training. The quality of advice you receive is consistent, regardless of who you work with.
We take a proactive, client-first approach. That means helping you avoid costly mistakes before they happen, simplifying complex decisions, and connecting the right people around your situation. You are not being passed between strangers. You are being looked after by a coordinated team with a single focus on your financial future.
When people first consider using a mortgage adviser, many ask: why should I use an adviser instead of going directly to the bank? It is a fair question, but not quite the right one. The better question is: who will give me advice that serves where I am today, and where I want to be in ten years? A bank works for the bank. The real value is working with a team that understands your full financial picture and helps you make decisions today that keep your future options open.