We had an amazing experience with our mortgage broker, Darren. From the moment we met him, he was incredibly friendly and welcoming. As first-home buyers, we had lots of questions, but Darren cle... 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
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
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
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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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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.
Incredibly grateful for Darren
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 results he guided us through critical parts of the purchase process. He is clearly well connected and respected and we benefited from this immensely. Highly recommended!
This is the 2nd time I’ve used Darren’s…
This is the 2nd time I’ve used Darren’s services. Darren’s communication is second to none, he gave me precise instructions for what information I needed to provide for the lender, a number of insights into what the market was doing and really helped when it came to purchasing the property in terms of offer. Darren’s experience was reassuring for me as I am very new to property investing. Once all the documents were in place the whole approval process was very quick. Everything he said he would do, he did. All in all a very easy process.
Great advice and help
The fact that I was on a very tight timeline and Darren made it work also the advice he gave me to move forward fast was perfect
No.1 Broker!!
Darren not only got me an amazing deal on refinancing my mortgage, he also went the extra mile when it came to countless back and forth emails from myself with questions. He is very investor savvy and is genuinely interested in your best outcome unlike most other brokers. I will definitely be using Darren again and cannot recommend his services enough.
Attentive, professional and committed to seeing a project through.
We were introduced to Darren Lawson by our real estate agent at the beginning of a challenging property purchase. Darren was incredibly approachable, professional and extremely attentive. He ensured the process and our options were clearly explained. Throughout the entire process Darren kept in constant contact, and was always available to answer our questions, while liaising with industry professionals. I would not hesitate to recommend Darren, he did a superb job helping us secure finance. I am confident we would not have been able to purchase our dream house without Darren’s commitment and expertise.
Superbly Professional
If you're looking to have the headache of dealing with financial institutions made easy for you then you can't go wrong utilizing Darren Lawson of Mike Pero Mortgages. Superbly professional, deeply knowledgeable about the financial market and fully committed to YOU the client to ensure you get the BEST outcome.
Darren Lawson Mortgage Broker
Darren was super helpful and he made purchasing our first home an amazing and stress free experience.
Will definitely love to work with Darren again when purchasing any future homes.
Couldn’t recommend enough!
Straight up & straight forward, excellent service & result !!
Straight up & straight forward
First time buyers
As this was a first time buy - Darren was extremely helpful with the whole process, all of our questions and queries were answered quickly, and we were put at ease knowing that he was there to help us with whatever we needed.
We are extremely grateful that we had Darren with us on this awesome journey of buying our first home.
Quick response clear advice
Thanks for prompt responses and honest and clear advices by Darren. Great experience working with him.
Absolutely fantastic experience
Absolutely fantastic experience. I have never worked with a mortgage broker before only dealing directly with banks, Darren took all the stress out of it and got a great rate. Highly recommend him.
We wouldn’t have gotten our first house…
We wouldn’t have gotten our first house without Darren guidance.
Helpful and honest
Darren was so helpful and so easy to deal with. Nothing was a bother to him and you get the feeling he honestly cares about his clients. I would recommend him 100% without a doubt.
The Outstanding Mortgage Broker!
I had the pleasure of working with Darren Lawson to secure my recent mortgage, and I can't express enough how outstanding his service was. From start to finish, he displayed unwavering professionalism, knowledge, and dedication. Darren took the time to thoroughly explain the entire mortgage process, ensuring I understood each step. His ability to break down complex financial terms and options into simple, understandable language was greatly appreciated. It made me feel confident and informed throughout the entire journey. He kept me in the loop, providing updates at every stage of the application process. It's evident that he truly cares about his clients.
I am now a proud homeowner, and this accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without Darren.
Don't choose another broker!
Darren was recommended to me and I'm so glad he was. He is just exceptional at what he does. Not only professional but very fast at communication and he genuinely tries to help and cares. Nothing is a hassle and no question goes unanswered. Just amazing service!
Darren will go out of his way for you…
Darren will go out of his way for you to ensure you are looked after. I will be recommending Darren in future!
Our experience with Darren was…exceptional!
Our experience with Darren was exceptional. He provided expert guidance throughout the entire process, securing us a great mortgage rate and giving us confidence throughout the home-buying journey.
We highly recommend Darrens' services and give him a well-deserved 5-star rating.
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