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The latest from Nook — the Philippines' original and award-winning mortgage broker. Awards, bank partnerships and the milestones along the way to making home loans simple for Filipino families.
Best Mortgage Broker, Philippines
Nook was recognised by Pan Finance for pioneering mortgage broking in the Philippines and rebuilding the home loan experience around the borrower.
Nook Wins Best Mortgage Broker — Pan Finance Business Awards
Awarded Best Mortgage Broker Philippines (Pan Finance) for transforming home loans through dedicated loan consultants, bank-comparison technology and full-service brokering. Read the full announcement.
EastWest Bank partnership announcement
Nook welcomed EastWest Bank to its lending panel — another major Philippine bank borrowers can be matched to, bringing more families a step closer to owning their own home.
Mortgage broking arrives in the Philippines
As the country's original mortgage broker, Nook introduced a model long overdue in PH: one expert compares 20+ banks for you and runs the whole application, instead of you queuing at branch after branch.
Nook in the news
Leading Philippine outlets have covered Nook's mission to help a million Filipino families buy their own home.
Manila Standard
National coverage of Nook making home loans simple for Filipino buyers.
BusinessMirror
Reporting on Nook's role pioneering mortgage broking in the Philippines.
The Philippine Star
Featuring Nook's award-winning approach to the home loan journey.
The Manila Times
Coverage of Nook helping local and overseas Filipinos secure home loans.
OneNews PH
Spotlight on the technology and team behind a simpler home loan.
ABS-CBN News
Broadcast coverage of Nook's mission for Filipino home ownership.
About Nook
Nook is the Philippines' original and award-winning mortgage broker, on a mission to help one million Filipino families buy their own home. Rather than asking you to apply to one bank at a time, Nook compares 20+ banks and matches you to the lender most likely to approve you — at a competitive rate.
Crucially, Nook is a full-service brokerage, not a self-serve platform. A dedicated loan consultant runs your entire home loan application for you: preparing the paperwork, lodging it, and handling all the back-and-forth with the bank. You never fill in bank forms or visit a branch yourself. And because banks pay Nook a commission once your loan is released, the whole service is 100% free to you.
- Awarded Best Mortgage Broker Philippines (Pan Finance)
- Compare 20+ banks and get pre-qualified in about 3 minutes
- A dedicated consultant handles the entire application for you
- 100% free to borrowers — banks pay Nook, not you
- Live chat support every day, 9:00am–9:00pm
Nook news & home loans, answered
Common questions about Nook, its award, and how home loans work in the Philippines.
Is Nook an award-winning mortgage broker?
Yes. Nook was awarded Best Mortgage Broker Philippines by Pan Finance, recognising its work making home loans simple for Filipino families. Nook is the Philippines' original and award-winning mortgage broker — it compares 20+ banks and handles the entire home loan application for clients at no cost, because banks pay Nook a commission once the loan is released.
Where has Nook been featured in the news?
Nook has been featured in leading Philippine media including Manila Standard, BusinessMirror, The Philippine Star, The Manila Times, OneNews PH and ABS-CBN News. The coverage has focused on Nook pioneering mortgage broking in the Philippines and making the home loan process simpler for both local and overseas Filipino buyers.
What does a mortgage broker do in the Philippines?
A mortgage broker compares home loans from multiple banks and manages the whole application on your behalf. Nook runs the process end to end — comparing 20+ banks, matching you to the lender most likely to approve you, preparing the paperwork, and handling all the back-and-forth with the bank. You never visit a branch or fill in bank forms yourself, and the service is free because banks pay Nook once your loan is released.
How do I get a home loan in the Philippines with Nook?
Start by pre-qualifying online in about 3 minutes. Nook then compares 20+ banks to find your best-fit lender, prepares and lodges your application, and chases the bank for updates until you are approved. A dedicated loan consultant guides you the whole way, and the service is 100% free to you.
Can OFWs use Nook for a home loan?
Yes. Nook helps Filipinos around the world get the right home loan by matching them to the bank that fits their needs, and the entire application can be done online. Overseas Filipino workers can pre-qualify, submit documents and track progress remotely while Nook handles all the bank coordination on their behalf.
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