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MTF Finance | 30 Nov 2021

Analise Twemlow, Musician

When MTF Finance launched the Future Legends Scholarship earlier this year it was young people like Analise Twemlow that they wanted to help support.

MTF Finance | 29 Oct 2021

Creating a game plan for success

At MTF Finance, there’s no need for complicated finance or difficult-to-understand policies. We’re here to help you succeed in getting ahead, with a loan tailored just for you. This is something we’re big on. Since we started things in 1970, we’ve worked with over a million Kiwis to help them find the right vehicles, plant and even personal loans - whatever they need to get moving.

We got some insights from MTF Finance Penrose co-owner Grant Cashmore on how we can help you get ahead with a loan that works for you.

MTF Finance | 20 Oct 2021

Driving business forward

It used to be that cash was the only way forward for business owners’ assets, but when you’re thinking strategically about your business, you may find that a loan is a smarter move.

MTF Finance | 12 Oct 2021

Claudia Kelly - overcoming challenges

MTF Finance started the Future Legends Scholarship to help ambitious young Kiwis do more to achieve their dreams, and that is just what Claudia Kelly has done. It has been a big year for Future Legends Scholarship recipient Claudia Kelly. The NZ Surf Lifesaving champ and Junior Ironwoman started her first year at the University of Otago studying to be a doctor - so how on earth does one person juggle so many ambitions, and still aim for the top?

MTF Finance | 5 Oct 2021

Cory Newman - music with no limits

Making it big as a band in New Zealand is no easy task, made harder again with the onset of a pandemic. So how does a musician on the verge of a breakthrough use this opportunity of downtime to do more, with a little help from MTF Finance?

MTF Finance | 5 Oct 2021

John Hopcroft - building a global platform

After some good advice from an international mentor, John Hopcroft is making some big plans for 2022. The winner of the MTF Finance Future Legends Scholarship is excited about the direction of his growing business and with the funds received from the scholarship, John is able to do more than what he had intended.

MTF Finance | 5 Jul 2021

A car for the whole family

Whether you’re after something that’ll get you from A to B, a vehicle with a bit of pizzazz and a few extra cylinders under the hood, or enough towing capacity to get the boat to the ramp, finding the right car can be a bit daunting. When you walk onto a car yard, you might see nothing but paint colours and windscreens full of prices – and soon be overwhelmed with more options than you’re prepared to look at.

MTF Finance | 14 Jun 2021

Ready for the Road: Your winter vehicle check

Preparing your car for the conditions is a ‘never-to-miss’ step of getting on the road. And with a huge range of climates across the country and weather that can feel like four seasons in one day, it pays to know you and your car are going to be prepared for whatever’s thrown at it.

Of course, making sure your car’s topped up with water, oil, and fuel are the basics – but here are some extra steps that can keep you and your family safer on the roads this winter, and ready to enjoy what Aotearoa has on offer.

MTF Finance | 25 May 2021

Vehicle finance myths busted

There are many myths floating around about financing a vehicle - and we’ve heard them all! We thought it was about time we set the record straight on a few of the most common misconceptions.

MTF Finance | 9 Apr 2021

Getting more involved in your local community

MTF Finance has been a proud and enthusiastic member of our local community for over 50 years, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Backing local businesses and communities does so much more than just help the economy. It builds connections, strengthens neighbourhoods, and makes our ‘team of 5 million’ just a little bit stronger.

If you’d like to be more involved in your community but aren’t sure where to start, we’ve asked our local lending specialists for their top ideas. These small changes won’t have a big impact on your wallet, so there’s a way for everyone to make a difference.