Money Sweetspot provides financial reset debt consolidation loans to help you take charge of your financial life, reduce debts and get on with living.
Our debt consolidation loans create a new chapter in your financial life at an interest rate that may be lower than you're currently paying. That means less money spent on interest and more on paying down debts.
Money Sweetspot is much more than just a loan, though. You'll will earn Sweet rewards for learning about money. And by paying on time and avoiding further debt you'll get to donate to causes you care about.
The points turn into extra money off your loan or into your savings account . You'll also earn $100 each year to donate to the charity of your choice through Good Registry. This means your commitment and action to your financial reset helps you and helps the community!
That’s better for everyone. You pay off your loan more quickly, and we can then re-lend this money to other Kiwi looking to save money, get out of debt, and get on with their life.
We are a relatively new finance company that launched in December 2022.
If you are a New Zealand Citizen or Resident that has a regular source of income and between $2,000 and $40,000 of debt we may be able to help. You'll need to be:
Don't worry, we know that life can be unpredictable so we don't expect you to be perfect. It’s OK if you have missed a few payments on your bills or loans.
Sasha’s Sweetspot is making sure that we stay aligned with our mission, and partner with investors, funders, and the community in delivering positive impact and financial systems change.
Rig’s Sweetspot is keeping our business and customers safe by making sure that we make good lending decisions that are underpinned by sound principles and data.
Sharnee’s Sweetspot is making sure that we support our people so that they can deliver on our promises to our customers.
James’s Sweetspot is supporting social enterprises, impact investments and not-for-profit agencies to unlock opportunities from a commercial and impact perspective.
Leticia's Sweetspot is making sure that applying for our financial reset is a great experience for people by listening to their situation and explaining our decisions every step of the way.
Jarrod’s sweetspot is working alongside our customers to ensure they feel supported throughout their loan journey.
Christian Savings is New Zealand’s only charitable non-bank deposit taker aimed at empowering churches and charities to thrive. They provide Kiwis with an impact investment option that enables them to be good stewards of their finances. Christian Savings invested in Money Sweetspot because they are passionate about creating a more fair, equitable and effective finance sector.
Anglican Care Waiapu (ACW) is the social services arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu. ACW runs its own community services and programmes in Bay of Plenty, Tairāwhiti, and Hawke’s Bay. It’s also passionate about deploying its capital for wider social impact through partnerships and investments with change makers like Money Sweetspot. ACW invests with Money Sweetspot because it’s changing the traditional approach to lending to one that is human-centred and ultimately empowering for individuals and communities.
The Tindall Foundation is a private philanthropic family foundation working throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. The foundation is helping to build a stronger, sustainable and more equitable Aotearoa so that families, communities and our environment can thrive now and in the future. Debt can be a significant barrier to Kiwis being able to achieve their full potential, which is why the Tindall Foundation has invested in Money Sweetspot, which provides an impact focussed lending solution for Kiwis.
As part of its sustainability strategy, Te Pae Tawhiti, BNZ has an ambition to grow the long-term social, cultural and financial wellbeing of all New Zealanders. One of the ways BNZ supports this ambition is through community partners who can provide New Zealanders on limited incomes a pathway to affordable and sustainable borrowing. BNZ has four Community Finance partnerships focused on low and no interest lending and solutions for unmanageable debt.
Debtfix is a one-stop-shop providing advice and debt solutions as well as a single point of access to other essential support services in New Zealand. They help all sorts of people (including business owners and the self-employed) with varying levels of personal debt no matter how complex. They work in conjunction with the nationwide network of financial mentors.
Good Shepherd NZ is a not-for-profit centred around improving long term financial wellbeing. Its Good Loans programme offers no interest loans up to $7,000 to help people living on limited incomes access an essential item or service; without the risks of high-interest and unmanageable debt. Good Shepherd NZ also has a free debt programme, DEBTsolve, that supports people to take back control of their unmanageable debt through coaching, advocacy, and a potential no interest Good Loan up to $15,000. Good Shepherd NZ can also support people with the financial and economic impacts of family violence through its Economic Harm Support Service.
Ngā Tāngata Microfinance (NTMT) is a charitable trust focused on helping financially vulnerable New Zealanders by offering fairer, kinder little loans. All loans are interest-free, fee-free, and available to low-income whānau. They offer three types of loans: Get Control Loan, up to $3,000 to pay an unmanageable debt; Get Ahead Loan, up to $2,000 to buy essential items; and Get Set which is a combination of Get Control and Get Ahead. They also offer the “My Money Kete”, a practical online toolkit with free tips and resources to assist you in getting ahead with money. Working with the financial mentor community, NTMT will help you get through a tight spot.
At The Good Registry, everyone can do good. With their Good Gift Cards, recipients can donate to any of The Good Registry’s 65 partner charities. With one gift card, you can donate to one charity, or donate to many. It’s the gift with a small footprint and a big heart. Thegoodregistry.com
Dr Pushpa Wood ONZM has a long history of financial capability advocacy. She is Director at the NZ Centre for Financial Education and Research (Fin-Ed), Massey University. Pushpa was the first person in New Zealand to be appointed as an ONZM in 2016, for her services to financial literacy and interfaith relations. Her passion includes identifying trigger points that motivate people to change their financial behaviour, preparedness of women in planning for their future and testing culturally appropriate evaluation tools.
Dawie is an experienced leader of large-scale change in enterprises, creating product-managed, customer-led companies through the power of culture, people, and technology. He most recently led the design and adoption of new operating models, structures and working methods across multiple teams and services for the Westpac Group. Dawie is the current Chief Technology and operations Officer at Jarden.
Cain is passionate about inspiring indigenous community development through culturally empowering solutions. Cain played a key part in the establishment of Tāiki E!, Tairāwhiti's first Impact House that is building capability and empowering a courageous community of change. He has held roles with the Ministry of Education, Kāhui Tautoko Consulting and the Ākina Foundation.
In her 20 years’ in consumer finance, Frances has developed a fierce determination to improve the financial wellbeing of all New Zealanders - particularly those who may be taken advantage of by predatory lenders and others perpetrating economic harm.
Frances believes financial wellbeing for a community requires an eco-system including a focus on financial capability so people can make good choices; well-formed and enforced legislation; and access to appropriate and affordable products.
As BNZ’s Head of Social Impact, Frances leads a range of workstreams focused on financial inclusion and community finance initiatives.
With a distinguished career as a leader, coach, and consultant, Colart brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. He has a solid track record of delivering outcomes and transforming organizations through innovative and accelerated delivery practices such as Agile, Kanban, and Lean.
Colart's unique ability to foster high-performance cultures and inspire sustainable innovation makes him a valuable asset to our team. His specialties in Business Agility Consulting, Enterprise Agile Coaching, Innovations and Ventures, and Complex Product Development are sure to bring new perspectives and drive results. We are confident that Colart's blend of experience, knowledge, and personality will make him a valuable member of our advisory board.
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