Office address: 2/122 Queens Drive, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt 2010
Website: www.mortgageadvicecompany.nz
Year established: 2022
Company type: financial services
Employees: 7
Expertise: home loans, refinancing, mortgages, insurances, financial advice, first home buyers, investors and developers, refinancing, commercial and business loans, mortgage protection insurance
Parent company: N/A
Key people: Brock Shute (director), Rob McIntyre (director), TJ-Taman Farrell (mortgage adviser), Allister McIntyre (director), Jeremy Van Vliet (mortgage adviser), Kerri McIntyre (office manager and PA), Kelly Lomax (client services manager)
Financing status: N/A
The Mortgage Advice Company is a Wellington-based independent mortgage and insurance brokerage. With seven employees, the company specialises in helping first-time homebuyers, property investors, and those refinancing their existing mortgages. What sets them apart is their independence and commitment to providing sound financial advice without being influenced by incentives.
The Mortgage Advice Company was established by Rob McIntyre, Brock Shute, and Allister McIntyre in 2022. The independent company has quickly grown to have seven team members and an increasing number of customers.
The company was recognised as one of NZA’s top mortgage brokerage firms in 2023, displaying exceptional resilience and client satisfaction in a challenging market environment. The firm continues to build on its strong foundation, driven by a commitment to client satisfaction and financial excellence.
The Mortgage Advice Company offers a comprehensive range of mortgage and insurance products. Key offerings include:
first home buyers: tailored advice and support for purchasing your first home
investors and developers: expert guidance for property investment and development projects
refinancing: strategies to refinance existing mortgages for better rates or terms
commercial and business loans: financing solutions for commercial property and business needs
mortgage protection insurance: insurance products to safeguard mortgage repayments in unforeseen circumstances
insurance: various insurance products to protect assets and investments
The Mortgage Advice Company values providing genuine financial and insurance advice without bias, embracing the motto "We don't do carrots." Their staff members are stated to be passionate, agile, responsible, experienced, and transparent in delivering top-notch guidance. Their core values shape their decision-making, relationship-building, and problem-solving approaches, which are:
inspired: tailor finances to desired lifestyles
supported: comprehensive support for all home-buying situations
easygoing: approachable and stress-free service
open-minded: unbiased, fact-based advice
Brock Shute serves as one of the directors and mortgage advisers for The Mortgage Advice Company. His prior roles include being a mortgage adviser at Loan Market, a senior business manager at ANZ, and an equities dealer at First NZ Capital. Shute earned a bachelor's degree in business/commerce from Victoria University of Wellington.
Key People who help the directors operate the company include:
Rob McIntyre works as a director and mortgage adviser at the company
TJ-Taman Farrell is a mortgage adviser providing expert guidance to clients
Jeremy Van Vliet serves as a mortgage adviser, assisting clients with their mortgage needs
Allister McIntyre is serving as a director and insurance adviser at the company
Kerri McIntyre works as an office manager and personal assistant to Allister McIntyre
Kelly Lomax serves as a client services manager, overseeing client relations and service quality
The Mortgage Advice Company aims to continue its notable performance in the mortgage industry, along with a strong start in 2022. They have been awarded NZA’s 2024 Top Brokerage Award, highlighting their excellence and leadership in the industry. This award recognises their dedication to providing top-tier mortgage and insurance services in a competitive market.
Additionally, Brock Shute was recognised as one of NZA’s top mortgage brokers of 2024, further cementing the company’s reputation for expertise and client satisfaction. Moving forward, the company is well-positioned to continue its growth and success, driven by a commitment to exceptional service and community support.
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