92 | Helping the community to prosper WBS is owned by its members and the WBS Charitable Trust. They’re 100% local and their profits go back into the local community. They offer personalised loans to people in the residential and commercial sector, and highly competitive deposit rates to their investors. T T from page 90 WBS - Hyslop Homes With further support from WBS, the couple are also part of a group of investors developing lifestyle blocks near Masterton. WBS aims to partner with its client to achieve building projects of every scale and support housing development. Residential housing remains the largest lending market for WBS, including a growing number of first home buyer. “We’re committed to helping first homebuyers navigate the challenges of purchasing their first property,” explains Melissa. “ This includes guidance on complimenting loans with savings, KiwiSaver, and Home Start. Gifts or help from family can also empower individuals to achieve homeownership.” WBS are also a trusted and stable investment platform offering investment rates equal to or greater than some of the country’s main banks. As a non-bank deposit taker, WBS is licensed by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and is monitored and regulated, reporting to the RBNZ on a monthly basis. They have a stable BB+ rating from the credit rating agency Fitch, a rating they’ve maintained for more than 15 years, including through the 2008 global financial crises. “We take pride in our track record of stability and integrity,” says Melissa. “Whether people are investing or borrowing, they can trust us to prioritise their financial well-being.” A solid supporter of the Wairarapa community, WBS remains committed to channelling profits back into the community through the WBS Charitable Trust. “We’re privileged to be able to play a part in supporting community initiatives,” says Melissa. “By funding local organisations through the WBS Charitable Trust, and supporting events through WBS, we’re nurturing a vibrant and resilient community.” “In its October funding round last year, the Trust supported a huge variety of organisations, including the Wairarapa Sports Education Trust, Wairarapa’s five foodbanks, Featherston Community Patrol and Wairarapa College, to name just a few. Through our commercial arm, we also contribute to a vibrant region through sponsorship of things like the Wairarapa Balloon Festival, the Wairarapa Awards and Greytown’s Festival of Christmas.” Through sound investment strategies, competitive lending rates, and a steadfast commitment to community support, WBS continues to shape the future of the Wairarapa region, one build project at a time. BUILDING We’re proud to support Hyslop Homes WBS0015 From left, Head of Lending, Ruth Kilmister, and Mortgage and Lending Specialists, Stephen Parkinson and Rose Stevens. (06) 370 0070 wbs@wbs.net.nz 125 Queen Street, Masterton wbs.net.nz Looking to buy or build a new home? Call our lending team today – we’d love to support you too. We pride ourselves on our personal service. We’re happy to spend time with you and get to know your borrowing needs. And we’re all locals which means we understand our people and our region. Get in touch now to discuss your lending and investing needs EM PLASTERING Noppon Sriposuk (Em) 15 Moore Crescent Carterton emplastering5@gmail.com 027 - 8765877 Proudly Supporting Hyslop Homes All residential and light commercial plumbing and gasfitting Proud to support Hyslop Homes Simon Grenfell Certifying Plumber & Gasfitter 027 237 0068 grenfellplumbing@xtra.co.nz
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