02/03/15
For Immediate Release
Mortgage Express: Bridging the Cultural Divide
As New Zealand’s migrant community continues to grow, Mortgage Express is serving the needs of this community with
tailored solutions designed around their unique needs.
In order to move forward in a country that’s as culturally diverse as New Zealand is, it’s vital that businesses begin
to bridge the cultural divide. In a recent staff intake, Mortgage Express has employed a number of skilled Mortgage and
Insurance Advisors from various parts of India.
Fluent in the local dialect, our Mortgage Advisers understand first-hand the complexities involved with buying and
selling property in a foreign country. Language barriers aside, the differences in culture often complicate the process.
Applying the thinking and knowledge of Indian culture to working closely with our clients, Mortgage Express is better
able to serve the needs of the Indian community.
Meet four of our newest recruits, all of whom hale from India.
Pradip Chakraborty
Born and raised in Delhi, India, Pradip is fluent in Indian Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and can speak Gujarati. Being of
Bengali descent, Pradip is also fluent in this native dialect. Now living in Auckland, Pradip is well connected within
the Bangladeshi community here, and clients from Fiji, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India can benefit from Pradip’s
community knowledge and expertise.
Dilip Datta
Originally from India, a large part of Dilip’s career was spent working in the Middle East, affording him a deep
understanding of Muslim culture. Dilip is multilingual and can converse in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and Urdu, and has a
limited understanding of Arabic. Dilip is an active member of various Indian Cultural groups along with Christchurch
Migrant Society and New Zealand Multi-cultural Society.
Mahesh Amrute
Having migrated to New Zealand in 2001 from Mumbai, India, Mahesh Amrute understands first-hand the dynamics involved in
settling into a new country. As an active member of the Auckland Marathi Association Inc., Mahesh is involved in a
number of community events and festivals aimed at sharing culture and customs, and building stronger community ties
within the Indian community. Mahesh’s home languages are Hindi and Marathi, and he has an understanding of Gujarati and
Punjabi.
Lalit Bajaj
With over 15 years’ experience in the financial services industry, 4 years of which were spent as a mortgage adviser,
Lalit Bajaj has extensive knowledge of business economics and financial planning. Lalit is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi
and believes in building strong relationships with his clients, while helping them to better plan and manage their
finances.
About Mortgage Express
Mortgage Express is the fastest growing mortgage and insurance adviser company in Australasia. In operation since 1998,
it has access to a wide range of lenders, insurers and products, and has helped more than 20,000 New Zealand families
buy their dream homes. With 37 advisers across New Zealand, Mortgage Express assists in settling over 2,200 loans
annually. Mortgage Express is owned by Harcourts, New Zealand’s largest real estate group, a privately owned New Zealand
company which operates in 10 countries around the globe.
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