Need a hardworking mortgage adviser? Meet Vijay Gounder!

Vijay Gounder is one of the highest-rated mortgage advisers in New Zealand. He has over 800 five-star reviews and a 100% positive net promoter score rating. 

After studying finance and economics at University, Vijay went to Singapore on the Prime Minister's scholarship for Asia. There he learnt about financial markets and even presented his findings to the then Prime Minister. 

He then spent five years at ANZ, New Zealand's biggest bank, finishing second in the department for home loans. The issue with the bank is that they work for their shareholders and not the client. After realising this, he decided to become an independent mortgage adviser so he could work for the client. 

With close to 8 years in the industry, Vijay can help whether you are looking to buy your first home, next home, or an investment property. 

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Notable Mentions

Vijay’s rapid impact on the New Zealand property market has earned him elite recognition among the country's top financial professionals:

• First Mortgage Trust New Adviser of the Year – 2026 New Zealand Mortgage Awards (NZMA)
• Rising Star Recognition – NZ Adviser 2026
• New Adviser of the Year - Loan Market International Awards 2025
• Premier Status - Loan Market 2025
• Brokerage of the Year (6+ Staff) and Best Customer Service honours, Vijay offers clients the premium backing of Auckland’s top-performing brokerage.

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The Strategy: Wealth Creation & Debt Reduction

With an academic background in Finance and Economics, Vijay combines technical market data with a deeply empathetic approach. He cuts through complex bank jargon to design tailored home loan structures. Whether navigating the volatile pre-approval landscape in Auckland, securing competitive interest rates, or utilising non-bank lenders, Vijay’s core mission is helping Kiwis build long-term equity while aggressively reducing debt.

If you are looking for an award-winning mortgage broker local to Franklin and Remuera, he can help you wherever you are in the country.