Who is My Mortgage?
What we're all about at My Mortgage?
Businesses are nothing without the people in them. Meet My Mortgage - we LOVE our people. We hear all the time from clients that the reason they keep coming back and referring us to their friends and family is because of the relationships they have with us. As much as our clients love working with us, we are addicted to the feeling of solving their problems and giving the best service and advice to our them.
Meet My Mortgage
Claire Williamson
Mortgage Adviser
Claire joined the My Mortgage team in 2015 following an OE and previous experience in Sports Management, Accounting and Retail. Her enthusiastic approach to giving people real old fashioned service and working tirelessly for a great result has seen her strike up some excellent client relationships and she's always looking for more.
Claire is passionate about working with all clients and those people who want that hands on service with all of the jargon explained in simple terms.
She lives rurally near Cambridge and when she's not working she loves hanging out with her animals, growing things in the garden, climbing mountains and exploring all the awesome things NZ has to offer.
Greg Wallace
Mortgage Adviser
Greg joined the My Mortgage team in 2019 after working in education as a primary school teacher and then in customer experience roles in the software industry.
He just loves helping people. As long as he has problems to solve and people to talk to, Greg is a happy camper. He has gone through a number of property scenarios himself including buy existing homes, building a new family home and buying an investment property.
Greg, his wife and their 3 children live in Cambridge and love the Waipa lifestyle of being central to everything and getting to live in New Zealand's "most beautiful large town" (As decided in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards, 2019)
Amber Helm
Mortgage Adviser
Amber joined the My Mortgage team at the end of 2018 and has worked in Lending Support for over 2 years. Joining our team of Advisers from the start of 2021. She is a Qualified Accountant, working in the industry before starting with My Mortgage which means she is a guru when it comes to Self-employment and contracting income!
When she’s not at work, she’ll be off the beaten track, hiking mountains or doing other adrenaline filled activities, locally and abroad. You may also find her teaching Group Fitness Classes.
She has become an adviser so she can help you work towards your financial goals – bringing vast experience from accounting and mortgage advice – she has an eye for detail and looks forward to working with you!
Adam Smith
Mortgage Adviser
Adam joined in 2021 coming from a background in marketing and most recently, setting up a pizza franchise in Cambridge.
Having recently sold his business, he’s now settled on what he reckons is his most satisfying role to date - helping people into property.
Coming from a diverse background and having experienced purchasing property directly through banks and through advisers in the past, Adam brings a diverse perspective to his role.
Adam and his wife Demi live in Cambridge with their two boys along with a guinea pig, a bird and greyhound - They might start a petting zoo soon!
Hannah Dyer
Lending Manager
Hannah joined the team in 2017 having previously worked as a bank manager and in insurance support roles which have given her the perfect background to run the lending part of our business.
Hannah lives on the outskirts of Hamilton with her two exceptionally cute wee ones, Harvey & Hazel.
Hannah is in charge of compiling the perfect loan application and making sure we get the best offer from the bank.
While Adam, Claire, Amber & Greg are the advisers who you'll discuss all of this detail with, Hannah and her team are the ones who makes it happen by negotiating with the banks and ensuring we're putting your best foot forward!
Adam Thompson
Founder
Adam was a Mortgage Adviser since 2007 and started My Mortgage in 2012 in an effort to deliver a more personalized service to his clients using all of the benefits of available technology and to cut down on the jargon used by a lot of banks and Financial Advisers.
Adam has recently built a new house on his farm near Cambridge so when he's not talking Mortgages he'll be on the farm with his family, in the bush or planting trees. As of 2023, Adam works pretty much full-time in his native tree nursery and now supports the rest of the My Mortgage team to be great.
As a property investor and having bought his first home at 18, Adam can see the lending process from a number of different angles and really enjoys getting to know his clients well so that he can achieve the best result in the long term.
Flo Whittaker
Lending Support
Flo is our resident "systems person" and after spending several years in the UK with her family, returned to Cambridge with her husband Gerard and two daughters.
You'll often hear from Flo as she organises information for your loan application, and she's a whiz with forms and sorting things with the bank before your settlement date. She's the super-friendly, helpful person on the other end of the phone or an email and goes above and beyond to make sure the process is smooth for you!
She lives in a native tree paradise up on Maungakawa hill and loves horseriding and playing squash in her spare time.
Melissa Oudshoorn
Advisor Support
Melissa joined the My Mortgage team in 2021 having previously worked in Online Management, eCommerce, and Admin roles.
She loves working alongside Greg, Adam Smith and the My Mortgage team, helping people with their property and home ownership dreams.
Melissa lives rurally, nestled between Cambridge and Morrinsville, with her husband Mike, young son and growing number of flowers and fruit trees.
When not working, you'll usually find her spending time with family, doing a bit of baking or hanging out in the garden.
Emily Dorricott
Advisor Support
Emily joined the team in October 2022, where she previously worked in the commercial construction industry for 13 years. A change of industry and a new challenge was needed which led her to the My Mortgage Team!
You’ll often hear from Emily at the beginning of your application or towards the end of the process getting everything ready for settlement.
Emily lives in Matamata with her husband Dion and their fur babies. When she is not behind her desk, you'll usually find her out in the garden, at the racetrack supporting her hubby in the drift car or spending time with family.
Rhianon McQuoid
Advisor Support
Rhianon joined My Mortgage in 2024 as Lending Support, bringing with her a strong background in the property field and a passion for helping others achieve their property goals.
With a deep appreciation for the impact of homeownership, Rhianon is excited to be back in the industry.
Outside of work, Rhianon enjoys running, spending time in the great outdoors, and exploring new coffee spots. A beginner golfer, she loves to embrace new challenges. Rhianon lives in the stunning Bay of Plenty with her partner and three young children, where family adventures and making lasting memories are always top of mind.
Aaron Gracie
Lending Support
Aaron joined the My Mortgage family in 2025 after previous experiences in Sport, Policing and Information Technology.
He’s a natural born problem solver and thrives on positive outcomes for people, a perfect person to have with you on your mortgage journey.
Aaron lives in Cambridge with his wife Chloe and young daughter Adeline, along with three fluffy Ragdoll x Birman cats that we hear may have their own Instagram account…
When Aaron is not securing lending for our clients, you’ll find him out on the golf course, watching sport or hanging out with his young family.
Louise Cooke
Advisor Support
Louise joined the My Mortgage Team in 2024 after completing a Bachelor of Business majoring in Property at Massey University in Auckland.
Passionate about property and helping clients, Louise enjoys supporting our team to ensure your mortgage journey is smooth and stress-free. You'll often hear from her throughout the application process or during your fixed rate reviews, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
Living in Cambridge, she has a love for ultra-running and the outdoors. When not at work, you’ll likely find Louise exploring trails, embracing nature, or adventuring with friends and family.
Dani Pachnatz
Lending Support
Dani joined the My Mortgage team in April 2024, bringing a background in asset finance and accounting. She returned to the team in May 2025 following a six-month adventure touring the country in a caravan.
With a strong eye for detail and a passion for helping people reach their goals, Dani enjoys guiding clients through the mortgage process, especially in tricky situations where a creative solution is needed.
Based in Matamata, Dani lives with her partner and their two much-loved Schnauzers.
When she’s not helping clients secure their dream homes, you’ll find Dani cooking (and eating!), catching up with family and friends, or exploring the great outdoors on a hike, dog children in tow, of course.
Riley Martinovich
Lending Support
Riley joined the My Mortgage team in 2025 and, as our youngest team member, brings a fresh perspective, a keen eye for problem-solving, and a genuine passion for helping people.
Before stepping into the world of home loans, Riley was out planting trees with Adam and the Restore Native crew, on New Zealand farms.
Outside of work, you’ll find her on the netball court, at the beach with her friends and family or maybe browsing the shops for her next great find.
She’s always up for a laugh and brings great energy to the team. Her ability to look at challenges from a different angle make her a natural fit for My Mortgage
Blaire White
Lending Support
Blaire joined the My Mortgage family in 2025 when she returned to New Zealand after spending several years in the UK. With a strong background in arts management, Blaire brings creative problem solving skills to the team.
Blaire is a systems thinker, and is always looking for ways to optimise workflows so that her colleagues can spend time on what matters most - helping people into homeownership.
Outside of work, Blaire enjoys singing, spending time in the garden, and making memories with her young family. She’s passionate about building community and is looking forward to putting down roots in the Waikato.
Meet My Mortgage when we're not taking ourselves too seriously...
