About Us

The Journey of life begins with a dream. Dream to achieve your goals in life, dream to buy your first home, dream for a secured future for yourself and your family, dream to achieve financial freedom…!

At Finance Matters, we encourage you to start Dreaming about what financial milestones you would like to Achieve in your life and we can put a Plan in place to make sure you certainly do. We want you to start the “Dreaming” process and let us know so that we can start the “Planning” process and the “Achievement” of your dreams can come to life. This is how we came up with our tagline:

DREAM. PLAN. ACHIEVE.

A true reflection of what we do for our clients!

Manoj Singhal

Principal Adviser 

National Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5 (Mortgage & Personal Risk Insurance Advice), Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Commerce, PGDBA (Finance), PLD – Alt Executive MBA Program and LNV + PEVCF Certificate Courses (Harvard Business School).

Member – Harvard Alumni Association

I have been working in the finance industry since year 2001. I have vast lending knowledge, expertise and out of square thinking to help my clients. Whether you are a first home buyer, a residential property investor, looking to refinance your mortgage or a commercial property investor; I can help you to secure a better deal and take informed decision to achieve your financial goals. I can also help you to have relevant and affordable personal risk insurance products to suit your needs and budget. Contact me for a no-obligation meeting today.

Chan Woo Shim

Mortgage Adviser

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5 (Resi. Property Lending v2)
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics

I am a dedicated Mortgage Adviser committed to helping clients navigate the home loan process with confidence. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, looking to refinance, or an experienced property investor, I can assist you in securing a competitive deal that aligns with your financial goals. My focus is on providing clear guidance and tailored lending solutions to make your homeownership journey as smooth as possible. Backed by industry knowledge and a client-first approach, I am here to support you every step of the way. Contact me today for a no-obligation consultation.

Naven Thaines

Mortgage Associate

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5 (Resi. Property Lending v2)
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science

I am a dedicated Mortgage Associate with a strong analytical and problem-solving background. I support clients throughout their home lending journey by assisting with information gathering, coordinating applications, and helping ensure a smooth and efficient process.

I work closely with our Principal Adviser, who provides professional guidance and advice based on each client’s individual circumstances and lending requirements. With strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a client-focused approach, I aim to make the mortgage process clear, organised, and straightforward.

Harry Duhan

Mortgage Associate

New Zealand Certificate in Financial Services – Level 5 (Resi. Property Lending v2) 
Diploma in Automotive Engineering – Level 6 

I am a dedicated Mortgage Associate supporting the mortgage advisory process through lead generation, client engagement, documents collection, follow-up and support throughout the application process. 

I work closely with our Principal Adviser, who provides professional guidance and advice based on each client’s individual circumstances and lending requirements. With strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a client-focused approach, I aim to make the mortgage process clear, organised, and straightforward.