About Journey Mortgages
From Canterbury to mortgage advice
Alex Toohey, Mortgage Adviser and Director. Five years making the complicated feel simple.
- Top 25 Broker 2024
- Top Adviser 2026
From Canterbury to mortgage advice
Alex grew up in Canterbury and has spent his career in finance, starting with a Finance and Economics degree at the University of Canterbury before moving into banking and asset finance. After his employer was acquired by a real estate company, mortgage advising became a natural next step and it turned out to be the best thing that could have happened. He genuinely loves what he does, and that shows in the way he works.
Making the complicated feel simple
With 5 plus years as a mortgage adviser, Alex has built a reputation for making the complicated feel simple. Whether you are buying your first home or working through the moving parts of a construction loan, he has a knack for cutting through the jargon and explaining things in plain language so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
“You always know where you stand and what comes next.”
Why the name Journey
Journey Mortgages was named deliberately. Financial services can feel transactional, a one-off interaction where you get what you need and never hear from anyone again. Alex wanted something different. From the first conversation about what might be possible, through to settlement and well beyond, the goal is to be a genuine part of your financial journey, not just a stop along the way.
With over 66 five-star Google reviews, and recognition as Top 25 Broker 2024 and Top Adviser 2026, clients seem to agree. If that sounds like the kind of adviser you are looking for, Alex would love to hear from you.
At a glance
- Role
- Mortgage Adviser & Director
- Recognition
- Top 25 Broker 2024
Top Adviser 2026 - FSP number
- FSP739731
- Based in
- Christchurch
- Qualifications
- BCom, Finance & Economics
NZ Certificate in Financial Services (Level 5)
Residential Property Lending
KiwiSaver & Investment - Lenders
- 20+ compared
What Alex can help with
Where a conversation usually starts
First home loans
Working out your deposit, your borrowing power and the path to your first place.
Learn moreBuild & construction
Progressive drawdowns, turnkey builds and the finance that sits behind them.
Learn moreRefinancing
Reviewing your current lending and testing it against 20+ lenders.
Learn moreProperty investment
Structure, deposit and serviceability for your first or next rental.
Learn morePre-approval
Know your budget before you start looking, not after.
Learn moreThe wider team
Sam, Brett, Megan and Lucy, and what each of them does for you.
Meet the teamHave a chat with Alex
Thirty minutes, no cost, no obligation. Find out what you can borrow and what to do next.
No cost · No obligation
Free 30 min mortgage chat with Alex
Tell us what you're after below. Journey Mortgages will be in touch within 24 business hours.
- A straight answer on what you can borrow
- 20+ banks and lenders compared for you
- No fees to you on home and investment loans
- A reply within 24 business hours
★★★★★ 66 five-star Google reviews · 20+ lenders compared · Top 25 NZ Mortgage Adviser