Mike Pero Mortgages - Darren Lawson Reviews 73

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

PO Box 33310, Barrington, 8244 Christchurch, NZ


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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


Company details

  1. Mortgage Broker

Written by the company

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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Mike Pero (New Zealand) Ltd Copyright © 2020 All rights reserved | Lending and policy criteria and terms and conditions apply.

Contact info

  • PO Box 33310, Barrington, 8244, Christchurch, New Zealand

  • 021 952 710

4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

73 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

October 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

September 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

September 12, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

August 15, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

August 13, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

July 24, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

June 20, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

June 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

May 27, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

May 28, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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!

May 30, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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.

November 22, 2024

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