Yes, however, subject to a top up fee of $250.
Yes. You’re required to pay $500 to apply. Additional fees are likewise implemented when requesting for changes or alterations and default of payment.
Yes. You can ask any of the ICBC agents for an estimate or you can use the Sorted mortgage calculator to know how much your repayments will be.
Generally, no. NZ prioritises its own residents and citizens when it comes to alienating public lands and housing offers. Foreign investors however can buy from land developers who are granted with a Transition Exempt Certificate. When they decide to invest in a Kiwi property, they can choose to take out a home loan or insurance through a Kiwi representative. ICBC Auckland is open for both resident and non-resident customers in New Zealand.