Rising Stars award a dream come true for adviser

Broker says honour a real confidence booster

By Jayden Fennell

13 May 2022

Being named one of NZ Adviser’s Rising Stars for 2022 was a big deal for Auckland mortgage adviser Jack Windler.

“It means a lot to be awarded a 2022 Rising Star recipient,” Windler (pictured) said.

The Mortgage Supply Co adviser was one of only 17 advisers in New Zealand to be recognised in Rising Stars 2022.

Those nominated for an award had to meet a number of criteria. They had to be aged 35 or under, written more than $5m in loans over the previous 12 months, and worked as an accredited broker for no more than two years.

“I had my eyes set on it since 2019 and knew that this is an award I want to achieve,” Windler said. “It was such a nice surprise to win, and I am very grateful to have won.”

He said the award win would give him confidence that what he and his team were doing and the journey they were on was the right one.

“Looking in from a client and lender perspective alike, I think they will see me and my team as high performers within the industry and will give them the confidence in us and re-affirm our relationship with them,” Windler said.

Based in Te Atatu Peninsula, Windler said there was healthy competition amongst advisers with lots of business to go around.

“Post COVID, technology and Zoom allows us to deal with clients wherever they are based,” he said.

“We are so easily accessible and can work with clients for whichever is best for them. It removes barriers that were in place.”

Windler said the thing he enjoys most about being a mortgage adviser is the emotional element of what he does – by turning a client’s goal into a reality.

“The satisfaction of helping people get from point A to point B and what that means for them is so rewarding. We support their goals and play a key role in that.”

Windler said after a funny last couple of years, and regulation changes within the industry, the client is still the priority.

“There can be friction at times amongst different parties, however I think as things keep moving, we work on how we keep the client safe and protected with good lending still taking place,” he said.

“We are experiencing a slower market right now and the last couple of years have not been easy.”

Windler said he would like to see first home buyers receive more love.

“The changes that have been implemented have had a natural flow-on effect and made it harder for first home buyers to get off the ground. As you can imagine with rising interest rates, it is hard for first home buyers to buy in today’s competitive market.”