Mike Pero Mortgages - Mani Faletanoai Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

PO Box 128062, 1541 Remuera, Auckland, NZ


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mani took the time to understand my requirements, and worked hard to deliver the best option possible. Throughout the whole process Mani made sure that I understood and felt comfortable with the terms... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Whether you're a first home buyer or not, Mani is a huge help in navigating the world of mortgages! He explained everything fully, answering every newbie question clearly and concisely. He negotiated... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mani was absolutely amazing to work with! He explained everything in simple, easy-to-understand terms, which made the whole process of buying a house far less overwhelming. He always answers his pho... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Recently Mani Faletanoai saved our house. Our family had been going through problems with the refinancing of our house and Mani offered to help. He spent countless hours over the last few months suppo... See more


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  1. Mortgage Broker

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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 128062, 1541, Remuera, Auckland, New Zealand

  • 021 059 4023

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

You need to talk to Mani, you won't be disappointed

Mani took the time to understand my requirements, and worked hard to deliver the best option possible. Throughout the whole process Mani made sure that I understood and felt comfortable with the terms of my loan agreement. I would highly recommend Mani, you will get considered, supportive and sound advice every time.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Refinancing Advice and Ongoing Support

I had an excellent experience working with Mani on my refinancing. He was extremely helpful in explaining each step of the process clearly, answering all my questions promptly, and keeping me updated throughout. I really appreciated his professionalism and how approachable and supportive he was — always available when I needed guidance. The whole process felt smooth and stress-free thanks to his expertise. I’d highly recommend Mani to anyone looking for a reliable and professional financial adviser.

October 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldnt have asked for a better…

I couldnt have asked for a better experience.
After our first phone call with Mani i felt very confident that he was able to help us in our unique situation. I wasnt sure what the outcome would be as first time home buyers but i knew that Mani was going to do what he said, to do his best to see us get a home loan. He was genuine in what he said and it was easy to feel that coming from him.
He was always positive but truthful, there was no giving us false hope, he had great communication, you just need to look at the emails that were flying into out inbox. He kept us up with the play every step of the way.
Over the 3 weeks that we dealt with Mani he was always professional yet very personable.
On the day that he rang to let us know that we had got the home loan i was a little bit frazzled as we had only a few hours left to secure the finance before the house deal fell over. It was a pretty awesome moment while he was on the phone to us that he had sent thru the email from the lender letting us know the loan was approved. He was able to share in that experience with us as we found out we were going to have one of our biggest dreams come true. I would and will certainly recommend Mani to my family, friends, people on the street lol to him if they were searching for what we found.
Thanks again Mani, you were delightful to work with.

The Porters

September 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mani was absolutely amazing to work…

Mani was absolutely amazing to work with! He explained everything in simple, easy-to-understand terms, which made the whole process of buying a house far less overwhelming. He always answers his phone or gets back to you quickly, and was incredibly patient with my endless questions, always explaining things in a calm, cheerful manner.

When I felt stressed or unsure, Mani was right there with the information, guidance, and support I needed. I truly felt like he had my back every step of the way. I’ve already recommended him to others and will continue to do so, he’s the best!

September 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing wealth of knowledge

I came into contact with Mani when I had pretty much sold my home (went on unconditional) and my husband had just lost his job so our pre-approval with our bank could no longer be used. I was so stressed out that I didn't get a wink of sleep - were we about to be homeless now?

Mani had been there throughout our journey from selling and buying. He was able to crunch some numbers and fight for us for the banks to lend us a mortgage on my one income. I was able to contact him whenever I had questions, whether it was silly or important at any time of the day. Working with him made all the anxiety that melt away because he always had a solution and was straight up when he knew if something couldn't work but found a different way to get close to our goals.

Mani and Marei sat with us during a meet up at a cafe and the information that we learnt about mortgages, finance and insurance was incredibly helpful for our future. They explained everything in a way that made sense and it was a lot of laughter on top of serious work. We walked away from it feeling great that we trusted them.

Today, we're in our little home and enjoying the view of garden that we all worked hard to get. I definitely recommend Mani and we will work with him again in the future.

June 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mani is the man! Resourceful, helpful and yes he's got the nack!!

Mani is amazing! He went above and beyond to help me every step of the way in the process of buying my first home. Mani was incredibly responsive, he was always happy to take my call and talk me through my many questions! He made What seemed an extremely daunting process very straightforward. Mani is an extremely intelligent and resourceful man. He was always happy to share his wealth of knowledge to help me better understand all of the processes. I would 100% use him again! Infact I intend to very soon! I highly recommend Mani! If you want a broker who seriously knows his stuff and delivers it in a non bs way, then Mani is your man!

June 14, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome broker.

Has guided us through every step of the way, giving his time, and advising us with multiple options according to our circumstance. He helped us with pros and cons of each choice. He been available at hours of the day when we are. Highly recommend.

October 26, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend

Highly recommend! Mani is THE man for all questions along the way of buying a house and dealing with banks. It all worked out perfectly thanks to him. He gives great advice and guidance.

August 1, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Refinancing made easy

It’s not a time I look forward to, but I know it’s a time where I get the support and more than I ever need, during this from Mani. Mani is experienced, efficient, professional but more importantly an absolute pleasure to deal with. Mani makes me feel at ease by his knowledge and ability to “makes things just make sense”. I’m glad I have him in my corner when dealing with my mortgage and everything that entails. Thank you for your ongoing support and knowledge!

April 15, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We can't thank Mani enough

We can't thank Mani enough for the advice and support he offered us. We have bought homes in New Zealand and overseas previously but were unprepared for the rollercoaster ride that buying and negotiating a mortgage in Auckland turned out to be. Mani was tireless in his efforts to negotiate a loan. More than that, he was an extraordinarily source of good advice on the market and all aspects of the process - building inspectors, agents and lawyers. Highly recommended.

April 10, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Navigate the world of mortgages with ease!

Whether you're a first home buyer or not, Mani is a huge help in navigating the world of mortgages! He explained everything fully, answering every newbie question clearly and concisely. He negotiated the very best deal, not only securing an excellent rate, but a great cash back too! He's warm, friendly, and great advocate for the Mike Pero brand. Totally recommend!!

November 23, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

seamless and efficient

I've used Mani for several finance touch ups and insurances. As usual this experience was seamless, efficient, no running back and forward with extra evidence as normal banks do. Mani provides a very personal service, always answers the phone or email, and is prompt in doing so. A stressful time was made so much less stressful thanks to Mani.

August 15, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mani - great communicator

Mani is a great communicator and transparent in his dealings. Because of this there were no hidden surprises, with clear lines while going through the phases of initial loan application through to settlement of a new home. He has a professional manner, and manages where responsibilities lie very well, communicating terms in a more understandable way. Everything he anticipated during the phases up to settlement worked like clockwork. Even post settlement we see the rewards from transitioning to a new bank. As part of a trust - we are a very satisfied customer.

April 28, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very helpful and kind person

I meet mani thru RA the first adviser that help us to start all this things works.
Mani is very understanding with our situation. he helped us through all the documentation and we did not had to bother about anything.
He in fact gone extra mile to help us to understand the auckland real estate market , prioritize my requirements , avoiding dodgy situations ,kind of hand holding me to put first offer to home I liked.
His knowledge about banking, finance and real estate is impeccable. Anyone who dream to get in their own house ,call Mani without hesitation , I am sure you would be really happy that you did.

May 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic and friendly

I had a fantastic experience with Mani as my mortgage broker. He was friendly, approachable, and genuinely interested in my best interests. Unlike other brokers, he didn't feel like he was selling anything and provided realistic advice. Mani worked tirelessly to secure a lower rate than what was previously obtained, ultimately saving me a significant amount of money. I highly recommend him for his professionalism, expertise, and dedication to his clients. Highly recommended!

May 8, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Broker

My whole experience with Mani Faletanoai from Mike Pero Mortgages have been amazing. Mani is very professional, friendly and knowledgeable - not only did he assisted me with my mortgage enquiries (refinancing & fixed rate review), but he went above and beyond by providing me with tips on how to save money, cut costs such as interests & fees. I would approach Mani for more mortgage services again in the future. Thank you for your help!

March 3, 2023
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Helpful

Mani has been so helpful and knowledgeable while buying our first home. Explaining the basics to tips at the auction which we won. He has then been helpful in the years since when refixing the mortgage. We have also referred many others to work with him as we had a great experience with him. Thanks again Mani

April 13, 2023
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