Steve Hopkins

Steve joined Finance New Zealand eight years ago with over 30 years' experience in business, finance, and property. Throughout his career, he has consistently helped businesses and owners achieve their financial goals.

Building a strong finance foundation, Steve began his career at ASB Bank. He quickly advanced through branch lending and head office credit roles before transitioning to business banking. His passion and skill led to his promotion as a Business Manager where Steve developed a strong understanding of best practices in business funding and relationship management, becoming a trusted advisor for many business owners.

Steve has owned and grown multiple businesses across various industries, including property management, trade services, retail, and hospitality. As a result, Steve has a unique understanding of both business owners' needs and finance providers' requirements.

With access to more than 30 lenders, Steve matches the most appropriate lending facility and structure to your specific business needs.

Steve can help you secure optimal funding options if you are planning to:

• Buy a business or expand your existing operation
• Fund new assets or a fleet of vehicles
• Invest in property for your family or business
• Ensure your business gets competitive terms from your bank

There are many business owners who are caught between inflexible bank policies and their unique business needs. A combination of Steve's hands-on business experience, his in-depth knowledge finance landscape and lender appetitiesenables Steve to overcome this challenge by finding creative solutions that traditional banks overlook.

You don't have to let limited financing options hold your business back. Get in touch with Steve today and find out how he can help you secure the funding you need to grow your business.

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