Adroy Capital - About us

We help remove financial roadblocks

If the banks have said no, it may not be the end of the road for your project.

We understand that things aren’t always black and white when it comes to finances. By being open-minded and prepared to think outside the square we work alongside everyone from developers, investors and construction companies to the self-employed and time constrained, helping them to secure funding and accomplish their goals.

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Our Team

With backgrounds in both the finance sector and the construction industry we understand what it’s like to have a project you’re trying to get started. That’s why we don’t just plug numbers and data into a computer and let the machine make the call. Instead, we look at things from a logical perspective, taking the time to understand your vision, offer advice, and make decisions that will allow all parties involved to prosper.

Damon Smith

Director

Having been involved in some of the South Island’s most significant subdivision projects, Damon’s practical knowledge of the local real estate industry is well proven. Prominent undertakings such as Northwood, Ocean Ridge, The Elms, West Park and Millfield all featured Damon as a major shareholder, and his steady influence was undoubtedly a huge contributing factor in the success of each of these acclaimed projects.

Damon takes pride in his precision and attention to detail, conducting thorough research and considerable planning before embarking on any project. That accuracy invariably translates across to our clients, who benefit not only from his astute approach, but also the comprehensive network he has nurtured over the years.

Damon understands what it takes to deliver long-term development projects from concept through to completion, he recognises the challenges today’s economic landscape presents, and he knows how to find solutions to those challenges.

Nick Ward

Director

Raised in a family whose professional interests encompassed construction, quarrying, land development and retirement villages, Nick was brought up around real estate projects and property ventures.

Having started working life with a development company, Nick quickly decided to go out on his own, and by the age of 22 was building houses and developing sections. Taking on endeavours across both residential and commercial sectors, Nick honed his project management skills, fostering enduring and influential relationships with all the major banks as well as a host of second tier lenders in the process.

Over a diverse career Nick has also been involved in mortgage broking, hospitality and tourism, and has a portfolio of investment properties. He’s a skilled negotiator with a valuable, hands-on understanding of the construction industry. He uses that knowledge and those experiences to make deals happen, bringing parties together in mutually beneficial, highly successful partnerships.

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The GFC gave us an opportunity to help

Recognising a significant gap in the market following the global financial crisis, we established Adroy Capital as an alternative to traditional lending institutions. We saw so many good opportunities that banks and second-tier lenders were passing up, and met so many astute people with great ideas and genuine needs who were struggling to secure funding, so we set out to do something about it.

When it comes to lending we’re proactive and forward thinking, not uptight and conservative. That doesn’t mean we’re cavalier, it just means we make smart decisions. We understand that some level of risk is inherent in any venture, but we’ve made a living out of mitigating those risks: foreseeing issues before they arise and coming up with unique solutions to complex problems.

The global financial crisis affected investors at all levels. Numerous lending institutions collapsed, with grave financial implications for everyone from ‘mum and dad’ investors through to large corporations.

We’ve developed a strategic approach to help safeguard both ourselves, and our clients, from such events in the future, allocating every dollar we lend to a specific deal or opportunity. It’s our money, and isn’t tied up in offshore investment or dependent on the performance of others.

Over the years we’ve nurtured a comprehensive network of contacts in the financial world, and we’ve used those relationships to help us achieve considerable success in a highly competitive market.

To this day we have a zero ‘bad loan’ record, a testament to the quality service and ongoing support we offer our clients. Specialising in short and medium term loans and bridging finance for construction projects, debt consolidation, and unique personal circumstances, we’re proud of the impact we’ve made on our industry, and are committed to continually evolving the way New Zealanders secure funding.

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