About Us

Meet the team.

Base Mortgages was built on a simple belief: mortgage advice should be straightforward, personalised, and genuinely in your corner. Our team works with all five major NZ banks and a range of non-bank lenders to find the right solution for your situation.

Karl Plank, Mortgage Adviser, Base Mortgages
Karl Plank
Mortgage and Investment Adviser
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Karl is the founder of Base Mortgages and is passionate about helping New Zealanders navigate the home loan process with confidence, whether you're buying your first home, refinancing, or growing a property portfolio.

Vincent Uys, Mortgage Adviser, Base Mortgages
Vincent Uys
Mortgage Adviser
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With over 5 years of banking experience across BNZ and ASB, Vincent brings deep lender knowledge and a client-first approach to every mortgage. He's dedicated to finding the right solution and making the process as smooth as possible.

Licensed Financial Adviser
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Accredited with:
ANZASBBNZWestpacKiwibank

How We Work

Built on a simple idea.

Great mortgage advice should save you money, reduce stress, and set you up for the long term, not just get a deal done.

Whole-of-market access

We compare all five major banks and non-bank lenders to find the best fit for your situation.

Plain English advice

No jargon, no confusion. We explain everything clearly so you can make confident decisions.

Fast & proactive

We move quickly when you need to, and reach out before your rates expire.

Free to you

Our advice costs you nothing. We're paid by the bank when your mortgage settles.

Ready to work together?

Book a free 20-minute Discovery Call and let's talk about your mortgage goals.

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