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“Our mission is simple: we empower financial planners to spend more time building trust, deepening client relationships, and growing their business”
Chris Arthur, Bold Wealth
Ben Garrett is a hardworking and super approachable mortgage adviser with a background in finance, property investment and helping clients all over New Zealand make smart moves in the property market. After six great years at SBS Bank – where he was a top-performing and award-winning lender – he made the jump into mortgage advising in 2024, at the same time as becoming a first-time dad.
With a finance degree and hands-on experience as a property investor, Garrett brings a practical, real-world perspective to every client’s journey. Whether you’re buying your first home or building your investment portfolio, he loves solving tricky lending scenarios and finding solutions that really work.
What really sets Garrett apart is a down-to-earth approach and a strong focus on being available when clients need it most. He knows that in the world of property, timing matters – so whether it’s a late-night question or a weekend decision, he makes it a priority to be responsive, reliable, and easy to reach. Clients never feel like they’re left waiting or unsure of the next step.
142 Ward Street, Waverley, Invercargill
0210 742 432
ben@mortgagelads.co.nz
linkedin.com/in/ben-garrett-70261978
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Ben Garrett
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“Whether I’m in a strategy session or a hiring meeting, I try to lead with understanding. Financial planners are under immense pressure, and so are our internal teams. The best way to earn trust is to truly listen”
Chris Arthur,
Bold Wealth
2013
2014–2018
2018–2021
2023
2024
Graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Finance and Management
2013
Began career in the finance industry, holding roles in rural, asset and unsecured lending
2014–2018
2018: Launched banking career with SBS Bank
2021: Moved into a specialist role within the SBS advisor unit
2018–2021
Won the SBS Bank Super Achiever Frontline Award for top-performing frontline staff member
2023
Became Mortgage Advisor and started Mortgage Lads
2024
Assistant Vice President and Senior Broker at MJ Hall & Company since 2018
Present
Milestones
Aug 2022
Milestones
Sept 2021
Feb 2022
Apr 2022
Jul 2022
Aug
2022
Suncorp Bank introduces Solar Home Bonus offer for customers who are choosing renewable energy for their homes
Sept 2021
Month-on-month market share growth commences
Feb 2022
Suncorp Bank wins the Canstar award for most outstanding value in investment loans
Apr 2022
Suncorp Bank wins Money Magazine’s Bank of the Year and Business Bank of the Year awards for the fifth year in a row
Jul 2022
Suncorp Bank’s turnaround times are the lowest they have ever been. The lender becomes Australia’s first certified carbon neutral bank for both its operation and transaction services
Aug 2022
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