Financial Advisor based in Tauranga

NZ Wide

Recognised as One of New Zealand's Top Mortgage Advisers 2026

Some recognition means a little more than others.
Mortgage Matchmaker founder Michelle “Mich” Schwab has been recognised by NZ Adviser as one of New Zealand's Top Mortgage Advisers for 2026 in the “Most Trusted” category.
And for Mich, it's the words “Most Trusted” that make this recognition particularly meaningful.
Because trust sits at the heart of how Mortgage Matchmaker works.

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What Does “Most Trusted” Mean to Us?

A mortgage can be one of the biggest financial commitments you'll ever make.
You deserve to understand it.
Being a trusted mortgage adviser isn't about simply getting a loan across the line. It's about explaining your options clearly, asking the right questions and recommending lending based on what genuinely makes sense for your circumstances and longer-term goals.
Sometimes that's helping a nervous first home buyer understand a process they've never been through before.
Sometimes it's showing a homeowner that their current mortgage could be structured differently.
Sometimes it's helping an investor explore their next move.
And sometimes the best advice is simply: you're already in a good position.
Trust is knowing the advice starts with you.

Experience Beyond the Mortgage Application

Mich brings a broad perspective to lending.
She's a qualified financial adviser, former real estate agent, entrepreneur and property enthusiast who has personally experienced both financial success and significant financial setbacks.
Those experiences have shaped the way she works today.
Mortgage Matchmaker is built around financial literacy, personal guidance and helping clients understand not only whether they can borrow, but how their lending decisions fit into the life they're trying to create.
With access to more than 30 lenders, Mich can look beyond the policies of one bank and find the lender whose criteria are a better match for the individual client.
It's where the Mortgage Matchmaker name comes from.

Recognition Backed by Real Client Experiences

An award is wonderful recognition. But what matters most is whether clients feel that same level of trust when they work with us.
Our Google reviews tell those stories in our clients' own words – from first home buyers who wanted someone to guide them through an unfamiliar process to homeowners and investors looking for clear, knowledgeable advice.
The award may say “Most Trusted”.
Our clients are the reason those words matter.

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Just an open conversation about where you are, where you'd like to go and whether Mortgage Matchmaker can help you get there.
Let's find your match.

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Financial Advisor based in Tauranga
NZ Wide