EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Question Every Investor Gets Wrong⎟Ep. 2443
from The Property Academy Podcast · host Opes Partners
Most Kiwis automatically choose a principal-and-interest mortgage. But for investment properties… that’s not always the strategy investors use.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real difference between interest-only vs principal-and-interest lending.You’ll learn:Why many investors prioritise cashflow over paying down rental debt fasterThe hidden risk when an interest-only term ends The strategies investors use to extend interest-only lending over time Main idea? Interest-only lending isn’t about avoiding debt forever, it’s about where you choose to direct your money. Used well, it can improve flexibility and cashflow. Used poorly, it can create serious pressure later on.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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Most Kiwis automatically choose a principal-and-interest mortgage. But for investment properties… that’s not always the strategy investors use.In this episode, Ed and Andrew break down the real difference between interest-only vs principal-and-interest lending.You’ll learn:Why many investors prioritise cashflow over paying down rental debt fasterThe hidden risk when an interest-only term ends The strategies investors use to extend interest-only lending over time Main idea? Interest-only lending isn’t about avoiding debt forever, it’s about where you choose to direct your money. Used well, it can improve flexibility and cashflow. Used poorly, it can create serious pressure later on.For more from Opes Partners:Sign up for the weekly Private Property newsletterInstagramTikTok
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