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That Home Loan Hub

Zebunisso Alimova

Welcome to That Home Loan Hub, your ultimate guide to mastering the world of home loans and property. I"m Zebunisso Alimova, here to simplify the complexities of real estate and provide you with expert insights and the latest trends.Whether you"re a first-time homebuyer, an experienced investor, or simply curious about the property market, this podcast is for you. Join me each week as we unlock the secrets to property success and help you make informed decisions. Let"s dive into the world of

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6:11

An Eight Year Old’s Guide To Earning And Saving

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2026/04/19

Kids don’t need a complicated spreadsheet to understand money, they need a simple rule they can actually use. During our School Holiday Edition, we sit down with my son Amir and let him explain money in his own words, including the blunt truth: spend too much and you end up with nothing. We unpack practical ways an eight-year-old can earn money today, from vacuuming and dishes to windows, tidying, and making beds. Amir also talks about earning beyond the house with dog walking and car washin...

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8:33

Money Talk With A 10-Year-Old

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2026/04/18

A 10-year-old walks into a school holiday podcast and accidentally delivers a masterclass in money basics. Aslan joins me for a funny, sharp chat that starts with what money can buy (yes, lollies make the list) and quickly turns into real financial literacy for kids and families: how to earn money young, why saving matters, and how to think about spending without blowing it all at once. If you’ve ever wondered how to teach kids about money without lectures, this is the kind of conversation th...

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6:01

A Mum Asks Her Daughter What Money Is

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2026/04/17

A five-year-old sits down for a holiday chat and accidentally delivers a clearer money lesson than most adults. Zara joins us on the mic and we start with the basics: what money is, what you can do with it, and how you earn it through simple “jobs” like helping out at home. It’s funny, honest, and surprisingly practical for any parent thinking about kids and pocket money in New Zealand. From there, we get into the part that really matters for building kids’ financial literacy: saving. Zara e...

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8:01

Choose A Mortgage Advisor Like You Choose An Uber Driver

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2026/04/15

Choosing a mortgage advisor can feel like ordering an Uber: you hit a button, a name pops up, and you hope the experience is a good one. After a weekend of rides in Sydney, we have an epiphany about why some professionals leave you feeling supported and calm, while others make you feel like a chore they want to finish as fast as possible. That gap is not about fancy words or shiny branding. It is about service, curiosity, and whether someone treats you like a human with a destination. ...

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10:14

The State Of The Nation For Home Buyers And Investors

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2026/04/14

Prices are up, nerves are up, and the headlines make it feel like everyone is one bad week away from chaos. We sit down with James to talk honestly about the state of the nation and why the smartest move right now is to stop reacting to what you can’t control and start tightening the screws on what you can. From fuel costs to the uncertainty that comes with an election year, we unpack what’s really driving the stress for Kiwi households. We also zoom in on the New Zealand property market and...

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13:53

ACC CoverPlus Extra: The Sneaky Trap And The Direct...

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2026/04/13

If you’re self-employed and your ACC invoice makes you wince, there’s a good chance you’re paying for cover you can’t fully use, or missing the cover you actually need. We sit down with Blake to unpack ACC CoverPlus, the income cap that limits weekly compensation, and why your occupation and CU code have such a big impact on what you pay. Using a simple builder example, we show how someone earning over the ACC threshold can be paying top-dollar levies while their cover still caps out. Then w...

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12:37

What A Financial Advice Conference Reveals About...

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2026/04/12

AI is moving fast, but here’s the surprising part: even people building AI still want a real person when money decisions get personal. After a busy month of travel, client seminars, and the Financial Advice New Zealand Conference in Auckland, we sit down and unpack what we’re seeing across the advice industry and across different generations of Kiwis. We talk about why “AI versus humans” is the wrong frame, and how the best outcomes come from blending smart tools with a human who can transla...

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8:51

How Workplace Group Cover Helps You Get Insured...

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2026/04/11

If you have a health history and you have ever been told “no” by an insurer, you know how personal and frustrating underwriting can feel. We get into a practical path that many Kiwis overlook: workplace group scheme insurance, and how it can open the door to cover even when pre-existing conditions would normally trigger exclusions, loadings, deferrals, or declines. We talk through what group cover often includes, why “automatic acceptance” can be such a big deal, and how it can protect peopl...

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9:47

EVs, Petrol Panic, And The True Cost Of Going Electric

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2026/04/10

Petrol prices spike, headlines get loud, and suddenly everyone is looking at electric vehicles as the “obvious” answer. We slow the hype down and ask the real question: does buying an EV actually give you more financial control, or are you paying top dollar because fear has shifted the market? We share what we’re seeing in New Zealand right now, including how quickly registrations can jump when people worry about fuel supply, and why that rush can inflate EV prices and even push up the cost o...

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9:55

How To Cut Insurance Costs Without Losing Protection

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2026/04/09

Insurance is meant to protect you from the worst day, but rising premiums and the cost of living can make it feel like the easiest bill to cut. We sit down with Blake to talk through what he’s seeing across the insurance industry right now, and why the most common reaction, cancelling cover outright, can quietly create bigger financial risk for you and your family. We get practical about what you can do instead. We unpack suspension options (premium holidays), when it makes sense to pause pa...

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9:32

OCR And Mortgage Rates In Plain English

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2026/04/08

OCR. Three letters that can make New Zealand homeowners panic, argue, and refix too fast. We slow it all down and explain why the Reserve Bank is widely expected to leave the Official Cash Rate unchanged at the next review even while inflation fears flare up again. The key point is simple: if oil prices are the main driver, pushing the OCR higher won’t magically make petrol cheaper. It can, however, squeeze households and stall the economy, which is why a “wait and see” approach can be ration...

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8:51

Interest Rates Are Dropping So Of Course It Gets...

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2026/03/26

The news cycle is loud, and it is easy to feel like everything is heading downhill. We take a calmer approach and ask a more useful question: what happens when we zoom out and look at the New Zealand economy through the lens of history? James joins us as our resident economics teacher, and we talk about why major shocks like COVID and war feel overwhelming in the moment, yet often give way to a new phase once the dust settles. From there we get practical about what could matter most for New ...

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8:55

A Free NZ Retirement Seminar With Real-World Options

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2026/03/25

Retirement can sneak up on you, not because you weren’t paying attention, but because the rules keep changing. Rising inflation, higher petrol prices, and a cost of living crunch mean NZ Super doesn’t stretch the way many people expected. James joins me to talk about why we’re putting on a free seminar for people thinking about retirement, and why we’re so focused on practical options you can actually use, not vague advice you’ve heard a hundred times before. We walk through the expert line-...

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10:43

Interest Rates Right Now

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2026/03/24

Your bank makes refixing feel like a simple tap, but that one decision can shape your budget for years. We get real about what’s happening with mortgage interest rates right now, including why some longer terms can drop even when the headlines still feel uncertain, and how quickly the “best” option can change. We talk through the practical side of choosing a fixed rate term in New Zealand: when a six-month fix can make sense, when a three-year fix can buy you stability, and why chasing the l...

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7:39

Retirement Planning And First Home Buying Guidance In...

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2026/03/23

Two free seminars on one day, and both are built to replace vague advice with real, usable guidance. On 19 March we’re opening the doors for a 2pm session aimed at retirees and anyone planning retirement, then a 6pm session for first home buyers who want to understand the process without the noise. Seats are limited, and we’re already filling up fast, so this is your nudge to lock it in if you’ve been meaning to get your money and property plans sorted. For retirement planning in New Zealand...

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8:26

How To Buy Your First Home With Multiple Loans

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2026/03/22

If you’re staring at a messy mix of car loans, personal loans, credit cards, Afterpay and Zip and thinking “a first home is impossible”, this conversation is for you. We unpack a real client story where a couple had a huge amount of consumer debt spread across multiple lenders and repayments. Even with strong income, the monthly commitments crushed their serviceability and made a home loan feel out of reach. We walk through the practical fix: getting crystal clear on their statement of...

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6:02

What To Do When Your KiwiSaver Drops Before Buying A...

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2026/03/21

Your KiwiSaver balance is meant to help you build a future, so why does it feel like it’s working against you right when you need it most? When markets wobble and global news turns ugly, we hear the same fear from first home buyers across New Zealand: “I’m buying soon and my KiwiSaver is tanking, what do I do?” We’re not giving financial advice, but we are sharing the real-world decisions and timelines we’re seeing, plus the questions to ask so you can move from stress to a plan. We br...

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8:40

A Practical Guide To Using Home Equity To Top Up...

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2026/03/20

A lot of Kiwis think reverse mortgages are only for desperate situations, but what if it’s actually a sensible tool for the people who kept the country running, then hit retirement without a plan? We sit down with James, our reverse mortgage specialist, after he notices a new wave of enquiries that surprised him: sole traders and tradies nearing their 60s who can’t keep doing physically tough work, yet won’t get much value from “selling the business” because, in reality, they are the business...

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10:44

What If New Zealand Super Runs Out

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2026/03/19

Using KiwiSaver to buy your first home feels like a win, until the balance hits zero and you’re staring down a mortgage, rates, insurance, and the cost of living. That’s when a lot of first-home buyers in New Zealand make a quiet decision that can echo for decades: they stop contributing to KiwiSaver because “what’s the point until 65?” We unpack why that reaction is so common, and why it can be such an expensive mistake once you factor in employer contributions, government contributions, and...

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5:32

A 160km Charity Ride Around Lake Taupō

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2026/03/18

A hospice team can change the shape of grief. James joins us to talk about Lake Taupō Hospice and the care they gave his mum, the kind of care that shows up quietly but leaves a lifelong mark. After she passed away on 28 November, he lost his mojo for a while, then realised he needed to do something meaningful that could honour her and help other families facing terminal illness in New Zealand. So he’s setting himself a bold, measurable target: ride the Lake Taupō Cycle Challenge, a 160km lo...

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