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Ryan Nel

Ryan Nel, Mortgage Advisor
Managing Director
Mobile: 021 242 3136

Ryan has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 18 years.  Originally starting as a teller at a leading bank, he went on to become a branch manager, spent years as a Mobile Mortgage Manager and most recently as the Regional Manager for a leading bank. 

​Ryan’s passion is people.  He loves leading people to deliver first class service to customers and says his greatest satisfaction is knowing that he has been a part of helping people achieve their dreams.  Ryan has multiple banking qualifications and a degree but he would be the first to say, that life experience and a genuine care for people is all that counts.

Please email ryan@thelendingpad.co.nz
Tara Nel

Tara Nel, Operations Manager  
​Mobile: 022 062 1749

​Tara has worked in the Financial Services Industry for 20 years.  Tara is a qualified Financial Planner by trade who went on to lead financial planning teams, training departments and distribution businesses within the banking and insurance industry. 

​Tara is passionate about helping people.  To her the customer is the most important person in the relationship and she runs the operational side of ‘The Lending Pad’ with the customer’s needs always at the forefront of her mind.  She has multiple degrees and vast experience within this industry.  Ethics and integrity are Tara’s key values and every decision made around the business, always comes back to this.

Please email tara@thelendingpad.co.nz

Derek Wang

Derek Wang​, Mortgage Advisor
​Mobile: 021 968 978 

资深贷款专家, 曾任新西兰银行贷款经理多年。 为您提供最专业, 可靠,有效的贷款服务
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Derek has 10 years in banking working at some of the major banks.  He has gained a broad base of experience and skills in the lending market.  He has worked and lived in the Auckland over this time, and has a deep understanding of the Auckland market and the challenges within it, from both a lending and property perspective.

Customer service and professionalism is key to Derek.  He prides himself on providing great service and professional advice and wants to work with his clients on a long term basis.  Derek says ‘it’s all about relationship and service’ and he is a great asset to the ‘Lending Pad’ team.
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Outside of work Derek likes to keep active, playing basketball and also doing running events for charity including the SkyTower Stairs Challenge where he fundraised for the Leukemia Blood Cancer Foundation.  He is an honest, hard working family man who genuinely cares about the needs of his clients.

Please email derek@thelendingpad.co.nz
Jamie Sanderson

​Jamie Sanderson, ​Mortgage Advisor
Mobile: 021 227 6183

Jamie has worked in the Financial Services industry for over 16 years in client facing and leadership roles and worked for one of NZ’s largest banks for over 11 years. He has a wealth of knowledge in finance, banking and insurance.
 
Jamie is highly regarded by his clients and industry colleagues. One of his key attributes is how he builds and maintains relationships with his down to earth approach, and how he works alongside his clients every step of the way.  Jamie is passionate about helping people to be smart with their money and their home loan, supporting their debt repayment goals as well as their life goals.  This means he is keen to help not only people get into their first homes, but expand their property portfolio or add value to their home; purchase another type of asset such as a vehicle or boat or to consolidate debt to pay it off faster.
 
Jamie moved from to NZ from the UK 13 years ago and is an avid sportsman, with a love for rugby and boxing.  

Please email jamie@thelendingpad.co.nz
Robin K Babu

Robin K Babu​, Mortgage Advisor
​​​Mobile:  021 300 284

Robin has vast experience in buying and selling property and understands the Auckland market really well.   He owns and runs a successful telecommunications business and thoroughly enjoys working with people to find out what their needs are and find a solution to meet them.  He has undertaken and completed the mortgage education required in New Zealand, as well as a Masters in Business at AUT.  Robin is a bright and astute family man, who cares about customers and getting the best deal.  He has four children and loves sports, in particular cricket and squash with the odd game of chess.  He is based in West Auckland and is  prepared to travel to meet customers at their convenience.

Please email robin@thelendingpad.co.nz
Cheryl Wu

​Cheryl Wu, Mortgage Advisor
​​​Mobile:  021 366910

​Cheryl is originally from China and has been in New Zealand for 16 years.  A substantial proportion of her career is in Financial Services working for a major bank in New Zealand for the last seven years.  Cheryl has extensive lending experience with a great reputation in excelling for her customers.  Cheryl is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals and will always go the extra mile for her customers.  She has the New Zealand Mortgage Advice qualification accompanied with a wealth of experience.
 
Cheryl is based in East Auckland but travels throughout Auckland and beyond to see customers.  She loves her family, to travel and to meet new people.

​Please email cheryl@thelendingpad.co.nz
Annemarie Hibbert

​Annemarie Hibbert, ​Mortgage Advisor
Mobile: 021 833 370

Passionate about building strong and long-lasting relationships with clients. Annemarie is a versatile banker who has worked with a major bank for over 20 years, holding various roles ranging from customer services through to advisory positions before joining Private Bank. Annemarie is very experienced, with a sound understanding of banking principals and dealing with complex structures. 
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Originally from Malaysia, her family moved to New Zealand over 30 years ago. Annemarie’s personal life is centred around her family, including her husband Garry and two young children.

Annemarie enjoys travelling and in her spare time you will find her decorating cakes or out fishing.

Please email annemarie@thelendingpad.co.nz
Majid Akhavian

Majid Akhavian, Business Development Manager
Mobile: 021 749 452

Majid has over 14 years’ experience working in the mortgage and insurance industry. He has a good understanding of lending, with an ability to identify how the business can best support people. He prides himself in customer care and the long term relationships he builds with his clients.

Majid has lived in Sweden for many years and he made New Zealand his home for him and his family 14 years ago. He is a knowledgeable, ethical and experienced member of our team, who helps connect customers with the most suitable mortgage adviser within the business.
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Please email​ majid@theinsurancepad.co.nz
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Tash Shrubsall, Relationship Manager
Mobile: 021 143 1283

Tash has worked in the New Zealand Financial Services industry for over 12 years in banking.  She has a specialist knowledge in lending in both residential and business.  Tash brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as a passion for great customer outcomes. 
 
Tash will be working closely with Ryan and The Lending Pad clients to continue to provide great service and lending guidance.
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Please email​ tash@thelendingpad.co.nz
Tash Shrubsall

Karin Scott, Relationship Manager
Mobile: 021 122 1295

A huge welcome to our new Relationship Manager - Karin Scott.

Karin has recently joined the Lending Pad team after working at one of NZ's largest banks for over 10 years. Karin brings with her a wealth of lending knowledge and an unrivalled passion for helping clients.

Karin will be working alongside Jamie  to ensure our clients have an exceptional experience throughout their home loan journey.​
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Please email​ karin@thelendingpad.co.nz

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