
We were delighted to be at the 2025 NZ Mortgage Awards last night, celebrating the outstanding talent and achievements in the mortgage industry.
Honouring Avanti Finance Adviser of the Year – Specialist Lending
The importance of specialist lending in today’s property market cannot be overstated, and it’s been an absolute honour to sponsor the Adviser of the Year – Specialist Lending Award for the third year running.
A huge congratulations to Satyan Mehra from iConsult for winning this prestigious award! Your expertise, dedication, and professionalism continue to raise the bar for our industry.
Mark Nolan named Non-bank BDM of the Year and Helen Mulligan shortlisted
We’re thrilled to congratulate Mark Nolan) for being named Best Non-bank BDM of the Year! His expertise and commitment to supporting our adviser network have been integral to our success. At the same time, we celebrate Helen Mulligan for being shortlisted for this prestigious award for the second time. Both Helen and Mark’s outstanding contributions to Avanti, our adviser network, and the wider industry have been well respected, and we couldn’t be prouder of them both.
Avanti Finance shortlisted for Non-Bank Lender of the Year for the fourth consecutive year
We’re also immensely proud to be shortlisted for the Non-bank Lender of the Year, an award we’ve had the privilege of winning for the past three years! This recognition speaks volumes about the strength of our team and the trust and support we’ve built with our advisers. We could not have achieved this without the hard work of our people and the partnerships we’ve nurtured.

The Growing Role of Non-bank Lenders in New Zealand’s Economy
We want to extend our sincere thanks to NZ Adviser for organising this prestigious event and for shining a spotlight on the increasingly important role of the non-bank sector in New Zealand’s economy. As we continue to address housing affordability and encourage competition in the mortgage market, specialist lenders are playing a crucial role in reshaping New Zealanders’ financial options. At Avanti, we are proud to be at the forefront of this evolution, driving positive change in the financial landscape and helping New Zealanders achieve their property dreams.