Karen Latimer
Financial Adviser:
Mortgages
Based in Whangarei
FSP1000161
Contact: (027) 296 4809
Email: KarenL@mortgagelab.co.nz
Book a time with Karen
It’s easy to apply for a new mortgage or get your current mortgage reviewed with Karen. Click the “Start Your Application” button above and create your own free account in our online system.
Once you’ve completed the application, Karen will be in touch to work through everything with you. There’s no cost for this service.
If you have any questions while you are completing the online form, don’t hesitate to contact Karen. She’s here to help.
Karen Latimer provides regulated financial advice under The Mortgage Lab NZ Limited FAP license and business structure and works within Mortgage Lab as a Financial Adviser – Mortgage Specialist.
Services
Mortgage Advice
First Home, Second Home, Holiday Home, Investment Property, Construction loan. I can help with all your home buying needs.
Investment Property Finance
Construction Loans
Non-Bank Lenders
Debt Consolidation
And more…
Online Meeting
I am able to meet with you over online platforms if you are unable to meet in person.
Available to meet at your location (or online):
Day
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Time
Closed
8.00am – 7.00pm
8.00am – 7.00pm
8.00am – 7.00pm
8.00am – 7.00pm
8.00am – 7.00pm
8.00am – 12.00pm
About Karen
Q. What inspired you to become a Mortgage Broker?
A. I had been working in banking for 20 years and wanted to be able to work more closely with clients to guide them through the entire process of obtaining finance.
Q. What is the best part of being a Mortgage Broker?
A. Dealing with a variety of people from all walks of life. Being able to help them achieve their property ownership goals.
Q. What is your most memorable client experience?
A. It is incredibly rewarding to help 1st home buyers buy their 1st homes. Sometimes you work with clients for a year or more until they are in a position to be able to buy their 1st home. Once they achieve that goal It’s almost as exciting for me as it is for the clients!
Q. If you were Prime Minister for one day, what would you do?
A. Immediately resign. I can’t think of a worse job…I would much rather be a Mortgage Broker.
Q. If you could have dinner with any three people (alive or dead), who would it be?
A. Freddie Mercury, George R.R. Martin, Amelia Earhart
Q. Complete this sentence: If I Wasn’t in Mortgage Broking, I would be…
A. A complete hippy living off the land, spending quality time with my dogs with some horse riding and cycling thrown in.
Testimonial
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Karen has helped me on multiple occasions over recent years with financing both residential and commercial property purchases. She is proactive, organised and a great communicator. She is pleasure to work with. Her industry connections are super helpful when it comes to liasing with the banks. I highly recommend her to others needing mortgage advisory services.
Christian Wieser
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Karen had just finished helping my parents get a mortgage/into a property and they referred me to her for my own home: I found Karen very easy to work with, she was very informative and patient throughout the whole process. She stayed in touch regularly and made sure I had everything organised that needed to be. Will recommend Karen and mortgage lab to anyone I know in a similar position.
James Thomson
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Genuinely loved working with Karen. She is extremely friendly, efficient and so helpful. The process couldn't have been easier. Would definitely recommend Karen to all first home buyers.
Isabel Connor
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"Karen was absolutely lovely to work with throughout my whole mortgage approval and house buying process. She was always available to chat, responded promptly and explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. I'm so grateful for having had Karen's assistance, it really did make the process so much smoother and easier, and I wouldn't hesitate for a second to work together again. It was obvious Karen worked hard every step of the way to liaise with all parties required to get answers efficiently. Karen was encouraging and gave incredibly helpful advice. I found her to be very resourceful with a vast range of knowledge in this industry. I had her full support with every property option I explored and I felt as though she was personally excited for me/with me. I received a beautiful gift box from Karen after I moved into my new home which was such a treat and very unnecessary after everything she had already done for me. Thank you!"
Lauren Burr
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Karen was fantastic to work with again - helped us navigate our mortgages for weeks through a complex separation situation, and worked hard to get an amazing rate locked in. Communication was excellent - we appreciated the frequent updates and follow ups!
Sara-Jane Evans
