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Our Canterbury Mortgage Advisers

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

Meet the experts

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 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…

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…
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…

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…

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…

Tash Rankin

Timaru
Based in Timaru, Tash Rankin is passionate business and finance professional, dedicated to helping New Zealanders build financial confidence and make informed decisions about…

Liam Hartshorn

Christchurch North
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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…

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…
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…

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…
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…

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

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…
Yerane Davies

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…

Jess Evlampieff

Canterbury Metro
Jess brings experience in both retail and finance, having worked with a well-known New Zealand brand before deciding to take the next step in…
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…

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…

Tash Rankin

Papanui
Based in Timaru, Tash Rankin is passionate business and finance professional, dedicated to helping New Zealanders build financial confidence and make informed decisions about…
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…

Jess Evlampief

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…
Tracy Pilkington NZHL Mandeville St

Tracy O’Connell

Whitmore
Tracy brings more than 17 years’ experience across banking and lending to her role at New Zealand Home Loans. Throughout her career, she has…
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…
Ben Whitty NZHL Mandeville St

Ben Whitty

Christchurch Urban
Ben first joined NZHL as a client before becoming part of the team in 2015 and progressing to Business Owner in 2018. A keen…

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…

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…

Terry McCartney

Canterbury Metro
Terry has 25 years in the financial industry behind him and feels that New Zealand Home Loans works well because it does not rely…

Terry McCartney

Garden City
Tracy Pilkington NZHL Mandeville St

Tracy O’Connell

Christchurch East
Tracy brings more than 17 years’ experience across banking and lending to her role at New Zealand Home Loans. Throughout her career, she has…

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…

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…
Simon Teague NZHL Christchurch North

Simon Teague

Christchurch North
Since 2012, I’ve been fortunate to work in what I consider my dream job – helping people while building a business centred around relationships…

Zander Evlampieff

Canterbury Metro
Zander brings a strong background in hospitality and logistics, where he developed a passion for building long-term relationships and delivering exceptional service. Zander has…

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.