As first time home buyers it was recommended to get a broker, so asking my work colleagues about it Russel's name came up twice, so for me there was no looking back. After meeting with Russell, he exp... See more
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Ashleigh was absolutely fantastic to deal with. She was incredibly friendly, helpful, and made the whole mortgage process feel so easy and straightforward. She was always happy to answer my questions... See more
"What truly sets a great mortgage broker apart is an approachable manner combined with a genuine commitment to building long-term relationships. Russell has assisted me with multiple property transact... See more
Prompt, professional and considered advice. Communication was always responded quickly. The team at Mike Pero Mortgages are have always been friendly to deal with over the numerous years we have deal... 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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45 Walding Street, 4410, Palmerston North, Palmerston North, New Zealand
- 021 336 395
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Communication was key and Logan made it…
Communication was key and Logan made it really easy to understand what was needed or the next step in the process ! He was patient throughout the whole process and overall just made a big move of buying a house seem so realistic and not as overwhelming
Logan…
Having Logan take care of our banking needs took the added stress away.
He always kept us in the loop on what was happening and if things tended to be going slow he was always onto the bank to find out what, if any, was the hold up.
His professionalism and efficiency was second to none, at the same time developing a friendship, but keeping within the professional boundaries.
Professional
Was well informed. Listened to what we wanted and helped us to make it happen.
Made it an easy and simple process on our side.
Was helpful and had clear communication.
The dream team who gets results
Thank you Russell for everything you have done for us over the years. You are one in a million!
With your expertise, knowledge and genuine passion for helping people, you helped us step foot into our first home!
We are forever grateful to you, you have been incredible to work with, and Ash has been awesome to deal with in the office too!
Thank you guys again
Logan was amazing at helping us through our journey
Logan helped us through every step in buying our first home. He made sure we fully understood everything in the process along the way and all and all was extremely helpful.
An excellent mortgage broker!
Russell made a very complicated process a lot easier to navigate, he went above and beyond to help us and there's no way we'd have got to this stage without his invaluable help.
Great experience
- Clear communication
- Very willing to help, even outside of usual hours
- prompt replies
- thorough explanations and thorough input
The Great Russell Harrop
We had Russell Harrop for our entire house purchasing process. He was very well mannered and gave us so much time as we didn’t know much going in. He worked around our hours and completed the whole process very quickly. I personally will recommend Russell to anyone I meet who is looking at buying a home.
Top notch Mortgage experience.
Great help was provided in tailoring a mortgage product to my circumstances, also help with building contractors and insurance. really couldn't ask for better help.
Russell Harrop: reliable, supportive, and highly knowledgeable mortgage broker
Working with Russell Harrop from Mike Pero Mortgages was a fantastic experience. From the beginning, Russell demonstrated professionalism, deep industry knowledge, and genuine care for my needs. He made the mortgage process easy to understand and guided me every step of the way, ensuring I felt informed and confident throughout. I would highly recommend Russell to anyone looking for a reliable, supportive, and highly knowledgeable mortgage broker. His commitment to getting the best outcome for his clients truly sets him apart. Thank you, Russell, for making this process stress-free and successful!
Logan was the bees knees!
Made the home buying process simple and…
Made the home buying process simple and straight forward....Definitely recommend Logan.
Excellent!
Working with Logan Judd was excellent, he was knowledgeable, upfront, and clear about the process. Logan made himself available around our schedule, and was really quick to respond and help progress our application. Very helpful, highly recommend working with Logan.
Informative and professional built a…
Informative and professional built a great rapport with us from the first meeting would recommend his services to all A+
Russel is so professional and diligent…
Russel is so professional and diligent he made the whole thing make sense he guided us well with excellent financial advice and loan preparation he is a credit to your business. He made time for us and was very easy to access him when ever we needed.
Our experience with Russell
Russell has been supportive since the start of our home ownership journey and gave great advice on how to achieve our dreams. It took a few years but am happy to say we got there in the end and now have a beautiful home for our family to grow up in. Thank you for sticking with us!
Good all round service excellent
Good all round service, always conveyed situation ,excellent to deal with .
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