Darren could not have made buying our first home easier for us. Came into the process extremely clueless. From our first engagement with him we felt extremely well looked after, the service was truely... See more
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We were incredibly lucky to have Darren's help in getting our first home. 'Mortgage broker' doesn't quite do him justice, his support felt like so much more than that. Not only did he deliver amazing... See more
Client satisfaction. Darren is man who works for clients, not only to complete their work but with passion and efforts to achieve client goal. I personaly found him very helpful and at every mo... See more
Darren is the most helpful, considerate, organised mortgage broker I have dealt with. He’s honest and has the ability to put you at ease while discussing your needs. I would highly recommend Darren f... See more
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Since 1990, Mike Pero Mortgages has lived and breathed property and finance in New Zealand. We know it inside out. We understand the challenges Kiwis face when home hunting, and for over 30 years, we’ve been the brand that you trust when it comes to making this important purchase. Each year, we arrange more than $1 billion in loans for Kiwis and we’ve helped hundreds of thousands of homeowners and investors achieve their financial goals. Our advisers are located nationwide, but with local expertise, making them well-equipped to help find the best solution for your needs.
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PO Box 33310, Barrington, 8244, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Darren could not have made buying our…
Darren could not have made buying our first home easier for us. Came into the process extremely clueless. From our first engagement with him we felt extremely well looked after, the service was truely incredible. Would give him six stars if I could.
Darren is thoughtful and understand…
Darren is thoughtful and understand client needs exceptionally well. It is an absolute pleasure working with Darren and I highly recommend his service
Swift actions and understanding of the…
Swift actions and understanding of the desired outcome
This is the second time I have used…
This is the second time I have used Darren as a mortgage broker . He is efficient , interpersonal , and comes along for the ride and stresses of the buyers home purchase. He communicates so well even sending stats on properties on his days off. I would never use any other broker and will recommend him to anyone who is looking to buy a home.
Gaining a mortgage
I was guided through all the questions and hiccups during the financial process. With a fantastic outcome.
Darren was great to work with
Darren is highly experienced, professional and friendly. He made everything easy and was quick to respond to any questions we had.
Enthusiasm …
Best part about the whole experience was Darrens enthusiasm, it was contagious and motivating. Always polite and great communication. Appreciated the visit to my home.
Without a doubt - our go to guy!!!
Darren made the entire process a breeze, even with his recommendation to uplift us and transition to a different provider. He was super helpful, consistently checking in on us during the changeover and managing everything smoothly. We couldn't speak more highly of his expertise, experience, and commitment. Thanks, Darren Lawson – you're epic
Highly Recommended
Very much appreciated Darren's expertise. He was really friendly and approachable and communicated quickly, keeping me in the loop throughout the whole process.
5 stars would use again…
Extremely helpful and made the process for me and my wife seem less as first home buyer.
He also meets you at your level which is very nice.
Highly recommend Darren!
Darren is your right hand guy when it…
Darren is your right hand guy when it comes to mortgages. Offers the best advice and always gets the best deal on the market. Couldn’t rate him enough!
I couldn’t recommend Darren highly…
I couldn’t recommend Darren highly enough. He was genuinely invested in our home purchase and provided exceptional support throughout the entire process. Darren was always available — even on weekends — and incredibly efficient in handling everything. His dedication and responsiveness made what could have been a stressful experience feel smooth and manageable. I’ll definitely be recommending him to any friends or family in need of a mortgage advisor. Wishing Darren all the best, and a big thank you for helping us secure our new home!
Darren is so efficient
Darren is so efficient, he is real and genuine. He has a gift of listening to your needs and will also give you over and above advice.
I could not recommend him anymore to all my contacts.
Thanks Darren, you really have made things absolutely easy and no stress.
Darren went above and beyond
Darren was awsome to deal with. So helpful and passionate about getting us what we needed. He went above and beyond for us. I have been recommending Darren to my family and friends for anything they need. Thanks Darren
Highly recommend Darren
Darren is the most helpful, considerate, organised mortgage broker I have dealt with. He’s honest and has the ability to put you at ease while discussing your needs. I would highly recommend Darren for any business you may require. I will certainly be using his services again. And have already put my friend onto him.
Our experience with Darren was the…
Our experience with Darren was the best!
His knowledge & experience was invaluable in guiding us with options & setting us up with our best case scenario. Darren's communication throughout the whole process was amazing. He genuinely cares about his clients... we would thoroughly recommend him!
Highly recommend Darren Lawson
Darren went above and beyond with helping us buy our first home. Any questions we had he was able to answer them with his wide array of knowledge. He guided us throughout the process and we wouldn't have been able to do it without him!
Easy to talk too ,but gets the hob done…
Easy to talk too ,but gets the hob done when he needs too .
A great ear ro listen to when you need also .
Thank you Darren 😊
Darren was amazing to deal with. Quick responding and very friendly. Help me understand step by step processes and no question was a silly question. Great results in the end and I would recommend him to anyone needing the same service.
Excellent service
Darren provides a excellent brokering service and went the extra mile to make sure we got a great deal.
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