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5 Money Saving Tips to Help Keep Your Finances on Track

By keeping track of your income, expenses, and savings, you can make informed decisions about your spending habits and financial goals.

Loan Tips

How to Improve Your Outdoor Living Areas in NZ

With our home renovation loans, you can have the flexibility to manage the expenses associated with material purchases, labour costs, and other essentials to build your dream outdoor haven.

Budgeting

Best Budgeting Tools and Apps

Take control of your incomings, outgoings, and personal loans with these top financial budgeting tools in NZ. Start building a solid financial future today.

Vehicle Tips

A Comprehensive Guide to Vehicle Inspection: Things to Check Before Buying a Second-Hand Car

Don't inherit someone else's problems. Follow our guide for a thorough pre-purchase vehicle inspection to ensure you're making a wise investment in a used car.

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Loan Tips

Secured & Unsecured Loans for Bad Credit

In today's financial landscape, securing a personal loan can be challenging, especially if you have a less-than-desirable credit score. However, the good news is that there are options available for individuals with bad credit who need financial assistance.

Loan Tips

Understanding Loans: What will my repayments be?

Before taking out a personal loan, you should understand how much the repayments will be and whether your budget can comfortably manage the additional expense. This can lead to common questions like: “What will my repayments be?” or “Can I pay back my loan early?” Let us help to potentially answer some of these questions and guide you through the loan repayment process.

Loan Tips

Tips on How to Increase Your Credit Score in NZ

At Instant Finance, we understand that having a low credit score can be a real pain. That’s why we're here to give you some tips on how to increase your credit score in NZ without all the jargon and fancy language.

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On the Road

Best Things to Do in Rarotonga – Your Winter Escape Awaits

Who wouldn’t want a holiday in Rarotonga? We’re talking beautiful beaches, crystal clear oceans and lovely warm weather– yep even in Winter.

On the Road

Is Your Vehicle Winter Ready? Here Are the Essentials

We've compiled this list of winter car maintenance ideas to ensure that your vehicle is ready for whatever the season has in store for you.

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Budgeting

Take Advantage of the Solar Panels & Solar Energy

If you’re looking to make improvements to your home in time for summer, installing solar panels might have crossed your mind. Adding solar panels not only can help you reduce your household carbon footprint (hello, eco-friendly!), but the investment pays off over time. Let’s take a look…

Travel Tips

Must-do Winter Holidays in Australia

Join us as we unveil the hidden gems and holiday destinations in Australia that you don't want to miss. So, pack your warm layers, embrace the crisp air, and prepare to embark on a winter adventure like no other.

Vehicle Tips

8 Things You Need to Know Before Buying a Boat

Thinking about going fishing with your friends, jet skiing down the river, or taking the kids out to the lakes on a dinghy this summer? Buying a boat is a big investment, and for many Kiwis, it’s a dream come true. Let's explore what you need to know before making a purchase.

On the Road

A Beginner's Guide to Buying a Motorbike in NZ

A new motorbike can give you freedom and thrills on the road. If you’re planning to buy one, you may be wondering what to check for when buying a motorbike in NZ?