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★★★★★
We worked with Emma to secure finance for a new build, and the experience was excellent from start to finish. Although there were a few hiccups along the way, Emma was always patient, proactive, and quick to respond.
Gurdev SinghTaupō office
★★★★★
Morag made the whole process of buying our first investment property in New Zealand so easy and stress free. She was more than just our broker, she felt like our personal assistant throughout the whole journey. She answered all our questions, kept us updated, and made sure everything fell into place for a smooth process. We are very grateful for all her help and would highly recommend Morag to …
dean roodtTaupō office
★★★★★
We can't recommend Jesse Silulu highly enough. As first-home buyers purchasing the home we were already renting, we faced some significant time pressures and weren't sure how we were going to navigate the process. From day one, Jesse guided us every step of the way, making what could have been a stressful experience feel manageable and achievable. He was always available to answer questions …
R CWhangārei office
★★★★★
After being declined by the first bank, my husband and I were very devastated and our confidence plummeted. However, after communicating with Sandeep and Amy, we felt supported and dealing with them was such a breeze. They were able to help us get an approval from the bank given such a limited time. Highly recommended.
Flora May VazeyWhangārei office
★★★★★
These guys are amazing. I never got told once that we couldn't make things happen — only how to better our financial situation and then come back to them when I had done that. Other places had just told me a straight no, so Zest Brokers made me feel like things were possible, which I'll be eternally grateful for. They are patient, kind, understanding and willing to work on your individual …
Ayla HendersonWhangārei office
★★★★★
We highly recommend Zest Brokers. We've used them for mortgages, insurance, and KiwiSaver advice, and every experience has been fantastic. We recently worked with Tui on our home purchase and she was amazing from start to finish — on to it with everything, made the whole process smooth, and explained things clearly. Hope has also helped us with risk insurance and KiwiSaver, just as informative …
Gemma HiiniTaupō office
★★★★★
Zest, and specifically Tui, made this whole experience stress-free. Everything was explained and every question answered! Thanks.
Susanna ShortTaupō office
★★★★★
Zest are great! Hope is fantastic to deal with, really knowledgeable, lovely, and makes sorting out anything to do with our insurance easy!
Hayley GibsonTaupō office
★★★★★
We had an amazing experience with Zest Brokers, thanks to Sandeep's support. As first-time home buyers we had many questions and concerns, but Sandeep guided us through every step with patience and expertise.
dharminder tooraWhangārei office
★★★★★
Sandeep and Jess were both fantastic! Super quick to respond, excellent communication, and very supportive throughout the process. Highly recommend their service!
HirokoWhangārei office
★★★★★
Sandeep, Amy and the Zest team were so great to work with for our mortgage refinance. Great communication, knowledge and guidance through the whole process. Highly recommend!
Luella BrightWhangārei office
★★★★★
My husband and I recently secured a mortgage with Ants and life cover with Rebecca. The service from both was great — they were very approachable and gave sound advice. We are recent arrivals from the UK and this is our first NZ home. Ants and Rebecca were patient and explained processes clearly to us. We are now happy and settled in our house.
fiona millsWhangārei office
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Morag from Zest Mortgage Brokers enough! She was an absolute pleasure to deal with as a first-time home buyer. Morag went out of her way offering after-hour appointments and meeting me on lunch breaks — she took the time to explain everything and ensured I fully understood the process. If you're lucky enough to have Morag as your broker, you're in great hands!
Sinead Te WakeTaupō office
★★★★★
Great time. I always felt supported and well-informed. Couldn't have asked for a better team to help me achieve this milestone!
nitin aswalWhangārei office
★★★★★
Thanks to Sandeep, my partner and I have finally bought a house that we love! He was so helpful and explained everything so well. As soon as we contacted him he got to work to help us get the best deal for our home loan and mortgage. He patiently answered all our questions and gave the best advice based on our situation. He made the process of buying a home less stressful and more exciting.
Vaanipriya DiwanWhangārei office
★★★★★
We had an outstanding experience working with Zest, thanks to Emma. From start to finish, she was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. As this was all new to us, Emma took the time to guide us through every step of the process, working alongside us and making everything feel manageable and clear. Her calm, composed approach really put my mind at ease, even when things felt …
Kim GrahamTaupō office
★★★★★
I cannot recommend Anthony and the team enough. He was super knowledgeable, gave the best advice and treated us like friends/family. The communication from Ants was excellent as well — easily contactable, a good fella to chat to, and consistently kept us updated throughout the process. Buying a house is stressful, but he did his best to take some of that stress off us.
Dylan PeacheyWhangārei office
★★★★★
The service Sandeep and Amy provided was above and beyond what we expected to help secure our mortgage. As first home buyers they helped navigate the process and listened to our needs and requests. We are so grateful to have had them in our corner backing this stressful and exciting milestone. Highly recommend.
Melissa RobinsWhangārei office
★★★★★
When my life literally became a car crash recently, I leaned on Sandeep and Amy heavily! They worked tirelessly, jumped through every hoop and then some, to get my loan approved in seriously quick time. Everything hinged on us getting this loan, and Sandeep and Amy made us feel like we were their number one priority, keeping us updated regularly. Absolute professionals — I cannot recommend this …
Amelia BrooklandWhangārei office
★★★★★
Emma was so helpful right from the start, making our property purchase so easy and stress-free. She has been amazing to deal with — I highly recommend Emma and the team at Zest.
Krystle RakatauTaupō office
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