Southern Cross Partners

Another month, another loan lowdown!

We explore a refinance and construction loan in Queenstown, the purchase of a residential investment property in Auckland, and an equity release in Mosgiel.

Head to https://bit.ly/3VElZ1w for more details.

In our first edition of ‘on the portal’ we share some loans that are available to invest in now, including a commercial unit in Rosedale, a luxury home in East Auckland, and some new builds in Te Atatu.

To find out more, head to https://bit.ly/45fL8nB or log in to the portal.

Finding good quality loans and offering them to investors keeps our business in balance, but have you ever wondered how we do it?

Our Business Development Manager – Lending, Hend Abdel Salam breaks down the process.

How we find loans for you to invest in Hend Abdel Salam, our Business Development Manager, discusses our personal touch to finding you the perfect loan to invest in.

Have you ever wondered how Southern Cross Partners got its name and what the business stands for? Heather Kentsley, Investment Manager, writes about some of our heritage.

What’s in a name? The Southern Cross Partners’ story Find out how Southern Cross Partners got its name and what the business stands for today.

Why invest with Southern Cross Partners? We have 25 years of partnering with Kiwis, helping achieve real financial freedom through secured investments. Our investments are built on trust and the fact we are lending our own money first. A personal approach where you have direct access to the people handling your investment.

Want to know more? Speak to one of our experts and find out how we can help you reach your financial goals.

https://www.southerncrosspartners.co.nz/

In this COVID world a lot can change within a day, like it did earlier this week. But while we all focused on the snap lockdown, there was one knock on effect that impacts New Zealand investors and borrowers.

For most, the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the official cash rate came as a surprise. After years of bank interest rates at generational lows, they have been starting to rise a little. But even before the decision to hold the official cash rate this week, bank economists were admitting that these small increases will not keep up with inflation in the next year. It means the value of savers’ money will likely erode in real terms.

But, with continued low interest rates, are there also some opportunities for savvy investors?

Juggling your investment options with another OCR freeze In this COVID world a lot can change within a day. Even then, the Reserve Bank’s decision to hold the official cash rate came as a surprise.

For those of you in the Bay of Plenty - are you interested in investing, but aren't sure where to start? Register for our FREE upcoming June event, covering everything you need to know about peer-to-peer investment. There’s even an afternoon tea to sweeten the deal!

There are limited spaces available, RSVP here to secure your spot: https://hubs.ly/H0jdx6s0

Bring along your friends and family, and enjoy a few sweet treats while exploring investment options.

When: Wed, 19th June, 2.00pm
Where: Mt Maunganui Golf Club

Register for our upcoming Free Investment information event Come and join us for a presentation by Southern Cross Partners on peer to peer investing followed by morning tea this June 19.

Is New Zealand Superannuation or other government allowances enough for you to live a comfortable life in this era of high prices?

We have compiled a list of 4 interesting Investment Options for Kiwis. Find out more here:

4 Interesting Investment Options for Kiwis (With Pros and Cons) What are the best investment options to generate a reasonable amount of income during your golden years? We have compiled a list of 4 investment options followed by a retirement investment calculator.

At Southern Cross Partners, we are aware parents are finding it harder to help their kids buy their first homes, check out our latest blog post and see how parents can help:

It’s becoming harder for Kiwi parents to transfer wealth to the kids Here at Southern Cross Partners we’ve become aware that New Zealand parents are finding it harder than ever to help their children buy homes because certain mainstream bank lending requirements mean that asset wealth is no longer good enough for mainstream financiers.