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Nick Kotze has a billion reasons to celebrate.
The Principal Mortgage Advisor at Loan Market Howick and his hardworking team are buzzing with excitement at the news they recently surpassed $1 billion in lending, a “very special milestone in our industry”.
Nick’s story in the business is one of hard work, sacrifice, and commitment.
He moved to New Zealand from London with wife Leanne and their oldest son Jack in late 2009 with the dream of helping people enhance their financial wealth position.
“Officially starting the business in 2010 in Highland Park, I figured if I could assist someone in purchasing a property, I would play a part in their wealth creation journey,” Nick says.
“Although ‘wealth’ is an overused term, and I rarely use it, being a part of your journey is a privilege I cherish.
“Property has consistently proven to be one of the best forms of investment over time, for most people, so I decided to start the mortgage broking business which is now called Loan Market Howick.
“Slowly but surely, we’ve helped one client at a time, which has allowed us to grow organically.”
Nick isn’t one to take all the credit for his success. He’s full of praise for his team at Loan Market Howick, Viv Sullivan, Nicola Granville, and Toni MacBeth.
Their dedication to the business and their roles, plus their shared passion and values, have helped to reach more people and resulted in numerous awards.
“We’ve consistently been in the top 10 at Loan Market NZ and have been recognised by NZ Adviser, being multiple times in the top 10 in New Zealand, but not only for volume but also for customer service,” Nick explains.
“Viv and Nicola won Lending Manager of the Year, and our business has been awarded Platinum Customer Service which is a testament to their hard work.
“Our goal has never been to be the biggest, but simply to provide a quality service, focusing on what’s best for our clients.”
Nick plans to further expand his team of advisers and lending managers to build on past successes and continuously improve the business’s service proposition for clients.
As well as achieving massive business success, he’s also about giving back.
Among the charities Loan Market Howick has supported over the years are Christmas Box, Life Community Kitchens, Life Homes, QES, Starship, and more.
