Hudson presents individual, first-mortgage lending opportunities to qualifying wholesale investors. Each opportunity is considered separately, allowing investors to review the security, valuation, LVR, borrower, term, pricing and proposed exit strategy before deciding whether to participate.
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Hudson Finance is a New Zealand-owned private property finance company working directly with investors, borrowers, brokers and professional advisers. We facilitate short-term, first-mortgage lending opportunities secured by New Zealand property, combining disciplined assessment with a practical and relationship-driven approach.
We believe finance works best when communication is direct, expectations are clear and the people involved in a transaction can speak directly with those making the decisions.
Who we are
A focused team with broad experience.
Hudson was established to provide a more direct and commercially considered approach to private property finance. We work closely with private investors seeking individually selected, property-backed investment opportunities and with borrowers requiring responsive short-term funding.
Our structure allows us to assess each transaction on its own merits. We consider the property, borrower, purpose, timeframe, loan structure and proposed exit strategy before determining whether there is a practical lending solution. Because Hudson is a focused and experienced team, clients are not passed between departments or separated from the people assessing and administering their transaction.
At Hudson, the people you speak with are the people working on your transaction.
Our role
Connecting private capital with property-backed opportunities.
Hudson provides short-term property-backed funding for business and investment purposes. Borrowers can approach Hudson directly or through a broker and receive a commercial initial view from the team assessing the transaction.
Learn about borrowingHudson also works closely with brokers, solicitors, accountants and other professional advisers throughout the lending process — see our broker page.
How we work
Disciplined where it matters. Flexible where it helps.
Private lending requires both sound judgement and practical execution. Hudson maintains clear lending standards and careful due diligence while recognising that every property transaction has its own circumstances, timing and challenges. We stay disciplined around security, serviceability and a credible exit strategy, while remaining flexible about how a well-supported transaction can be structured and progressed.
Direct communication
Investors, borrowers and advisers deal directly with Hudson’s account managers and decision-makers — clearer communication, and issues addressed efficiently.
Commercial assessment
Transactions are considered on their individual merits rather than assessed solely through rigid or automated criteria.
Disciplined lending
Acceptable property security, conservative lending positions, credible borrowers and clearly defined repayment strategies.
Practical execution
Where a transaction fits, Hudson works constructively with the parties involved to structure, document and progress the loan.
What sets us apart
Finance is personal. Our approach is too.
People-first approach
Every transaction involves people, plans and pressures that cannot always be understood through numbers alone. We take the time to understand the circumstances, communicate clearly and provide an honest view on whether Hudson can assist.
Long-term relationships
We are not focused solely on completing the immediate transaction. Hudson aims to develop enduring relationships with investors, borrowers, brokers and advisers by providing consistent service and maintaining trust over time.
Proven process, flexible execution
We bring structure and discipline to assessment, documentation and administration, while retaining the flexibility to consider practical solutions where the transaction supports them.
Direct access
Hudson operates without unnecessary layers of bureaucracy. Clients have a direct line to the people reviewing, approving and managing their transaction throughout its life.
The Hudson team
Experience you can speak to directly.
Hudson brings together experience across private lending, property law, finance, operations, marketing and relationship management. Our team works closely across each transaction, allowing investors, borrowers and advisers to access the relevant people without navigating layers of departments or administration. From the first conversation through assessment, documentation, settlement and ongoing loan administration, the people who understand the transaction remain accessible and involved.
Managing Director
Mike Newdick
Mike has worked in finance, property and law for more than 30 years. Before moving into private property finance, he practised as a solicitor and was a partner at Turner Hopkins. His experience across both legal and financial matters provides Hudson with a disciplined and commercially considered approach to lending.
As Managing Director, Mike leads the assessment and approval of new lending opportunities and oversees Hudson’s wider operations and strategy. He focuses on maintaining strong due diligence standards, protecting investor interests and structuring practical funding solutions for borrowers with well-supported property transactions.
Mike believes that successful lending relationships are built through trust, transparency and direct communication. Over the course of his career, he has developed enduring relationships with investors, borrowers, developers, brokers and professional advisers.
Outside work, Mike enjoys spending time with his family and heading away on surf trips. When the surf is quiet, he can often be found playing golf at Te Arai or relaxing in the garden with a margarita.
Focus areas
- Lending assessment and approval
- Credit and transaction structuring
- Investor and borrower relationships
- Business strategy and oversight
Finance Account Manager
Tom Robinson
Tom plays a central role in Hudson’s day-to-day lending operations and acts as a primary point of contact for borrowers, investors, brokers and professional advisers. He oversees transactions throughout the lending process, from initial assessment and investor communication through to documentation, settlement, loan administration and repayment.
Tom holds honours degrees in Finance and Law and began his career as a practising solicitor working in property and conveyancing. This background provides him with a strong technical understanding of property transactions, legal documentation and secured lending.
He is known for his attention to detail, responsiveness and commitment to maintaining high service standards. Tom places particular importance on clear communication and developing long-term relationships with the people Hudson works with.
Outside work, Tom enjoys travelling, keeping active and exploring new places. He also has a strong interest in property, finance and the continued development of Hudson’s systems and client experience.
Focus areas
- Loan assessment and transaction management
- Investor and borrower communication
- Loan documentation and settlements
- Portfolio administration and operations
- Broker and professional-adviser relationships
Finance Account Manager
Taylor Newdick
Taylor works closely with Hudson’s investors and borrowers while supporting marketing, communications and the day-to-day coordination of lending transactions. She plays an important role in ensuring Hudson’s communication is clear, consistent and accessible, while helping clients move smoothly through the onboarding and lending process.
Taylor holds a Bachelor of Business with majors in Marketing and Management. Before moving into property finance, she spent five years working in marketing, giving her a strong commercial and client-focused perspective.
Having grown up around property development and purchased her first home at 22, Taylor has a genuine interest in property and understands both the opportunities and practical challenges involved in arranging finance. She enjoys building relationships with Hudson’s clients and helping make what can sometimes feel like a complicated process more straightforward.
Outside work, Taylor spends much of her time at the beach and surfing with friends and family. During winter, she often heads to Indonesia in search of warmer weather and consistent waves. When she is not surfing, she enjoys running and exploring new restaurants.
Focus areas
- Investor onboarding and communication
- Borrower and client support
- Marketing and brand communication
- Lending-process coordination
- Relationship management
One team
Different experience. One shared standard.
Every Hudson transaction benefits from input across the team. Lending assessment, investor communication, documentation, settlement and ongoing administration are closely connected — by working together, the team maintains continuity and ensures important information is not lost between departments.
Assess→Structure→Communicate→Settle→Administer→Repay
You will not need to start again with a different team at every stage.
Our values
The standards behind every relationship.
Trust
We aim to do what we say we will do and communicate openly when circumstances change.
Clarity
Direct feedback, clear documentation and realistic expectations about transactions and timing.
Responsibility
We recognise our responsibility to investors, borrowers and the professionals working alongside them.
Commercial judgement
We combine careful analysis with practical decision-making.
Relationships
Strong, long-term relationships create better outcomes than purely transactional lending.
Proudly New Zealand owned
Local experience. National reach.
Hudson is wholly New Zealand owned and works with investors, borrowers and advisers throughout the country. We consider property security across New Zealand, assessing each location according to its demand, marketability, valuation and proposed exit strategy.
Our local ownership and focused structure allow us to maintain direct relationships and make decisions with a practical understanding of the New Zealand property market.
Speak directly with the Hudson team.
Whether you are considering an investment opportunity, seeking property-backed funding or introducing a transaction on behalf of a client, we welcome a direct conversation.
Tom Robinson
Finance Account Manager
021 189 1003tom@hudsonfinance.co.nzTaylor Newdick
Finance Account Manager
021 248 1117taylor@hudsonfinance.co.nz