Mortgage Express appoint new regional manager

Mortgage Express has appointed Debbie Haywood as Regional Manager – Wellington and South Island.

Haywood has spent more than 25 years in sales and banking. Her previous roles include business development manager at Southsure Insurance and home loan development manager at Sovereign Home Loans.

More recently, she has worked in real estate with Harcourts.

"Debbie’s experience and first-hand knowledge of the real estate sales process combined with a solid background in mortgage finance, means she understands the challenges that face advisers and clients," Mortgage Express chief executive Sarah Johnston says..

"Debbie is an experienced business development manager who has worked for various lenders. She has also worked as a real estate agent for Harcourts for the last few years so understands the mortgage process from both sides of the fence. It’s a real advantage for both our clients and our advisers.”

In her new role as Regional Manager – Wellington and South Island, Haywood will continue to build on her established relationships with lenders, and help Mortgage Express advisers grow their own businesses. She will be based at the Christchurch Regional Office.