About us
We started Taranaki Home Loans to save people money on their loans and make the process simple and clear. We use our senior banking experience to actively manage loans so they keep working for you long after they are approved.
We compare options, cut the jargon, and handle the admin so you can focus on finding the right home or investment. The best part? It costs you nothing.
Our Values
Local and
Proud
Proud
We’re part of this community and proud to serve people across Taranaki.
Clear
Communication
Communication
We communicate openly and simply, so you always know what’s happening.
Informed
Advice
Advice
We bring senior banking knowledge and informed information to guide your decisions.
Long Term
Support
Support
We stay with you for the long run, managing your loan so it keeps working for you.
Locals Helping Locals
Taranaki Home Loans was started to save locals money on their loans and make the whole process simple and clear. A home loan isn’t something you set and forget. It needs to be reviewed and managed to make sure it continues to work for you. That’s what makes us different.
Choosing the right interest rate is more complex than it looks. Our background in senior banking, finance, and strategy means we know how the system works from the inside, from pricing models and rate setting through to cashback offers. We use that knowledge to help you make smart choices and keep saving money over the lifetime of your loan.
We also understand that a home loan works best when it fits comfortably into your lifestyle. With deep experience across accounting and financial management, we give clear, practical guidance on structuring repayments and managing money in a way that supports your goals.
We work for you, not the bank. That means we compare options, cut the jargon, and handle the admin so you can focus on finding the right home or investment.
Our approach is built on trust, knowledge, and being part of the community we serve. Whether you’re buying your first home, refinancing, building, or investing, your journey’s in good hands.
Meet the
Founder & Expert
Rupert Hunt
Founder, Director, CA, CFA
Rupert Hunt founded Taranaki Home Loans to give locals clear, reliable advice and to make sure their loans are managed well over time.
A Chartered Accountant (CA) and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Rupert has held senior banking roles in New Zealand and overseas, including leadership at TSB in New Plymouth. His background means he knows how the industry works from the inside and he uses that knowledge to help clients make smart, confident decisions.
What our customers are saying
Secured me a better deal
Rupert and the team are really knowledgeable and helped me through the refinance and best of all secured me a better deal saving me on my mortgage.
I was really impressed with the report I received and the catch up explaining my options and how I was saving money if I broke early and took advantage of a deal on offer.
I would not hesitate in recommending Rupert and the Taranaki Home Loan team.
Natalie Shanks
Amazing to deal with
Rupert was amazing to deal with for our home loan. He was very knowledgable about how the banks operated, and ways we could save money. His patience while we organised stuff on our end made the whole change over from our bank really smooth, especially while we were out of the country in different time zones. I would highly recommend Taranaki Home Loans!
Stuart Sutherland
Fantastic to work with
Rupert was fantastic to work with throughout our mortgage process. He was always easy to contact, quick to respond, and available whenever we had questions. He made the whole process straightforward and stress-free, explaining everything clearly and making it all feel easy. I’d happily recommend Rupert to anyone looking for a reliable and professional mortgage broker.
Adam Newell
Very helpful and flexible
Rupert was very helpful and flexible. He made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I would work with him again.
Frank Hagenson
Secured me a better deal
Rupert and the team are really knowledgeable and helped me through the refinance and best of all secured me a better deal saving me on my mortgage.
I was really impressed with the report I received and the catch up explaining my options and how I was saving money if I broke early and took advantage of a deal on offer.
I would not hesitate in recommending Rupert and the Taranaki Home Loan team.
Natalie Shanks
Amazing to deal with
Rupert was amazing to deal with for our home loan. He was very knowledgable about how the banks operated, and ways we could save money. His patience while we organised stuff on our end made the whole change over from our bank really smooth, especially while we were out of the country in different time zones. I would highly recommend Taranaki Home Loans!
Stuart Sutherland
Fantastic to work with
Rupert was fantastic to work with throughout our mortgage process. He was always easy to contact, quick to respond, and available whenever we had questions. He made the whole process straightforward and stress-free, explaining everything clearly and making it all feel easy. I’d happily recommend Rupert to anyone looking for a reliable and professional mortgage broker.
Adam Newell
Very helpful and flexible
Rupert was very helpful and flexible. He made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I would work with him again.
Frank Hagenson