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New Zealand Home Loans is a New Zealand owned and operated company which provides financial services including specialising in helping its clients get out of debt faster.

History
New Zealand Home Loans was founded in 1996 by John Erkkila and Murray Ferguson.

Starting with just one office in Wellington and a Head Office in Hamilton the company has grown to over 60 franchises and in 2013 won the Deloitte Fast 50 Award for the Fastest Growing Mature Business (Central North Island) in 2012.

In 2006 Kiwi Group Holdings Limited (parent company of Kiwibank) recognised the potential of the New Zealand Home Loans model and acquired 25% of the company. Since then they have continued to purchase shares in the company and as of 1st July 2012 own 100% of the company.

Timeline
2011 - Mark Collins joined New Zealand Home Loans as CEO 2012 - Won Deloitte Fast50 Award for Fastest Growing Mature Business (Central North Island) 2012 – Kiwi Group Holdings Limited attained 100% shareholding 2012 – Reached milestone of $1 billion lending over a 12 month period 2012 – Reached milestone of $4 billion of total lending