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Our Canterbury Mortgage Advisors

Helping local Cantabrians reach their financial goals and become mortgage-free faster

Meet the experts

Body copy: Our experts are here to help Cantabrians find financial freedom, faster. With years of experience between them, they’ll help you with the latest and most effective strategies to pay off your mortgage and achieve your financial goals. Book a free chat to see if working with a NZHL Mortgage Mentor is the right path for you.
Ben Whitty NZHL Mandeville St

Ben Whitty

Christchurch Urban
Ben was an NZHL client before becoming part of the team in 2015 and a Business Owner in 2018. A property investor from the…

Angela Langford

North West Christchurch
Angela has lived in Canterbury since 2002 and before joining NZHL was a Finance Manager at a construction company working in the rebuild. This…

Alexandra Hopkins

Ashburton
When I was in high school, I worked a number of part-time jobs to save up a deposit to purchase my first house. When…
Brad Yates NZHL Mandeville St

Brad Yates

Whitmore
Brad has over 20 years in the financial services industry, including 10 as an insurance company manager, behind him before he joined NZHL in…

Yerane Davies

West Coast
Yerane’s passion has always been to help people dream big and accomplish their goals. She is confident in her ability to provide guidance to…
Rachael Sexton NZHL Christchurch

Rachael Sexton

Christchurch
New Zealand Home Loans provided personal service to Rachael and Allan when they joined as clients in 2000 and it is that approach that…

Alexandra Hopkins

West Coast
When I was in high school, I worked a number of part-time jobs to save up a deposit to purchase my first house. When…

Nicola O’Halloran

Papanui
Nicola joined NZHL in early 2019.  She has strong sales and management experience from the retail sector, where she performed at a high level…
Tracy Pilkington NZHL Mandeville St

Tracy O’Connell

Whitmore

Matthew Hall-Smith

Christchurch East
While working as a Sports Reporter for TVNZ for four years, Matt met athletes from around the country and key talent from professional sporting…

Tash Rankin

Timaru
Tash is new to the financial services industry, but she brings a wealth of experience, from her personal and professional background, including her work…
Aimee Bailes NZHL Garden City

Aimee Bailes

Christchurch
Like most of our Team, Aimee joined New Zealand Home Loans as a Client Servicing Consultant after becoming a NZHL Client. Aimee had previously…
Suzy McLean NZHL Mandeville St

Suzy McLean

North West Christchurch
Suzy has worked in banking for 21 years. Her roles have been in several areas, as a teller, customer service,  personal residential lending, lending…

Alexandra Hopkins

Timaru
When I was in high school, I worked a number of part-time jobs to save up a deposit to purchase my first house. When…

Nicola O’Halloran

Ashburton
Nicola joined NZHL in early 2019.  She has strong sales and management experience from the retail sector, where she performed at a high level…
Tracy Pilkington NZHL Mandeville St

Tracy O’Connell

Christchurch East
John Haward NZHL Mandeville St

John Haward

Pegasus Bay
After running his own successful IT business in Christchurch for 21 years, and being a client of NZHL for eight years, John joined the…

Richard Hopkins

Papanui
Having worked as a General Manager for the Smiths City Group, and then running More FM in Christchurch for a stint he thought it…

Zander Evlampieff

Canterbury Metro
Zander has a background in hospitality and logistics which both provided him with the opportunity to work closely and build long-term relationships with a…
Simon Teague NZHL Christchurch North

Simon Teague

Christchurch North
Simon says he has found his dream job, helping people and making a living! His previous background in hospitality and radio broadcasting meant he…
Suzy McLean NZHL Mandeville St

Suzy McLean

Christchurch Urban
Suzy has worked in banking for 21 years. Her roles have been in several areas, as a teller, customer service,  personal residential lending, lending…
Simon Morris NZHL Mandeville St

Simon Morris

Christchurch East
Simon knew how New Zealand Home loans could help long before he joined as a new business consultant in January 2014. He has been…
Allan Sexton NZHL Christchurch

Allan Sexton

Christchurch
Becoming a client in 2000 was the best financial decision we made. Switching to NZHL opened our eyes to how a plan could reduce…

Liam Hartshorn

Christchurch North
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Terry McCartney

Garden City
Jono Keast NZHL Garden City

Jonathan Keast

Garden City
Jonathan and his family were New Zealand Home Loans clients who made such positive progress in their first two years with the program that…

Jess Dyer

Canterbury Metro
Jess has a background in retail and finance through a well-known NZ brand and made the decision to look to the next stage in…
Emm McCartney NZHL Canterbury Metro

Emm McCartney

Canterbury Metro
Emm's journey with NZHL began when she noticed four former banking clients switching to NZHL within a month, all motivated by a shared goal…

Sue Hopkins

Papanui
Sue started as a Consultant at the beginning of 2008 and completed her internship in that same year, progressing to Business Owner 18 months…

Yerane Davies

Ashburton
Yerane’s passion has always been to help people dream big and accomplish their goals. She is confident in her ability to provide guidance to…

Yerane Davies

Papanui
Yerane’s passion has always been to help people dream big and accomplish their goals. She is confident in her ability to provide guidance to…

Ben Clemence

Whitmore
Ben has been a client of NZHL since 2015 and joined the team at Mandeville Street as a consultant in 2021. While working in…

Nicola O’Halloran

West Coast
Nicola joined NZHL in early 2019.  She has strong sales and management experience from the retail sector, where she performed at a high level…

Tash Rankin

Papanui
Tash is new to the financial services industry, but she brings a wealth of experience, from her personal and professional background, including her work…

Lee O’Connell

Christchurch East
Lee has been part of the financial services industry since 2003. During this time, he earned his mortgage and insurance qualifications and successfully operated…
Terry McCartney NZHL Canterbury Metro

Terry McCartney

Canterbury Metro
Terry has 22 years in the financial industry behind him and feels that New Zealand Home Loans works well because it does not rely…

Alexandra Hopkins

Papanui
When I was in high school, I worked a number of part-time jobs to save up a deposit to purchase my first house. When…
Emm McCartney NZHL Canterbury Metro

Emm McCartney

Garden City
Emm's journey with NZHL began when she noticed four former banking clients switching to NZHL within a month, all motivated by a shared goal…

Kori Jones

Christchurch Urban
Kori is a proud Cantabrian, he comes from a background in construction working as an electrician with over 8 years of experience. Kori was…
Eugene Brady NZHL Christchurch

Eugene Brady

Christchurch
More than 10 years in customer service, including retail and management positions, prepared Eugene to join New Zealand Home Loans as a Consultant in…

Jess Dyer

Garden City
Jess has a background in retail and finance through a well-known NZ brand and made the decision to look to the next stage in…

Tania Sheridan

Ashburton
Tania started working at NZHL at the beginning of 2023, with 15 years of banking experience. Tania believes that NZHL has a strong message,…

Here’s the Mortgage Mentor difference

Rather than the traditional ‘set and forget’ approach, your mentor offers ongoing support at every step of your financial journey. From your initial home loan application, to navigating your life milestones and ups and downs, they’re here to help you make the best financial choices that get you closer to your goals.

With NZHL you’ll enjoy access to our DebtNav tool to monitor your income and expenses, and a tailored loan structure that works with you and your lifestyle. Your mentor will help keep you on the right track and mentor you along the way with regular check-ins.

If you’re ready to take control of your financial future, book a chat with a local Canterbury mentor. There’s no obligation to sign up, so you have nothing to lose.

Helpful information

How are a mortgage broker and a mentor different?

An NZHL Mortgage Mentor is a financial expert who stays with you at every step of your journey, long after your loan approval. Like a mortgage broker, they are the intermediary between you and the lender, but they go a few steps further to make sure you have continuous support and systems in place to help you achieve your short-term and long-term goals.

Where should I start when looking for a mentor?

It’s easy to team up with an NZHL Mortgage Mentor. Book a free chat and one of our Canterbury team members will be in touch. If you were to go with a traditional mortgage broker, you’d need to do your own search.

Can I still pay off my mortgage fast without the help of a mentor?

You may be able to, but with a mentor by your side, you’ll have expert support, systems, and tools in place to help you expedite your journey. Our experts specialise in helping Cantabrians become financially free, fast.

Do I have to pay anything to get started?

There are no costs to you. Simply team up with an NZHL Mortgage Mentor and enjoy the benefits! Our mentors get paid a commission or procuration fee by the lender, which is typically 0.35% of the loan.

Does a mentor make the application process faster?

On average, home loan approvals take between 2 to 6 weeks. Working with one of our NZHL Mortgage Mentors can speed things up, often reducing the process to a maximum of 4 weeks.

When is the best time to request a mentor?

As soon as you’ve set the goal to purchase a property, that is the best time to request a mentor. If that’s you, book a chat here.

Can I engage a few different advisors?

Talking to a few different advisors and getting them to help you with the loan application could potentially hinder your ability to get a home loan. It’s best to choose one person to deal with.

What’s the best way to get a good interest rate?

Your mentor will help you put the best foot forward for the best application, but other things you can do to help include: reviewing your finances and setting a clear budget. Boosting your credit score. Explore multiple lenders to compare your options. And don’t rush the process!

Do I pay extra for an insurance advisor?

No, your mentor can also help you with your insurance. Insurance advisors get paid either by commissions or a pre-agreed fee from the insurance companies.

See how much you could save on your mortgage with our mortgage comparison calculator.