Liberty boosts adviser support with new underwriter

Liberty welcomes Olga Nicholson as a new underwriter, boosting the non-bank’s adviser support.

Ms Nicholson’s tenure in the non-bank sector has earned her a respected reputation within the industry. Her passion for helping others has helped develop a large network within the financial services industry.

With almost 10 years in banking in the UK and New Zealand, Ms Nicholson brings a fresh perspective to the role at Liberty. Her career includes stints with NatWest and Barclays banks.

On joining Liberty, Ms Nicholson said she was excited about working with advisers and using her passion for problem-solving to help more customers. She said it was Liberty’s “great culture” that initially attracted her to the lender.

“The thing that I look forward to the most is collaboration with advisers and utilising my skills and knowledge to find the best solution for clients, while delivering world-class customer service,” she said.

“I pride myself on finding solutions to problems, scrutinising the deal, exploring every possibility and thinking outside of the box. I understand that there are a lot of grey areas, especially in the current economic climate, and at Liberty, I have the perfect environment to do just that.”

Liberty CEO Aaron Skilton said Ms Nicholson’s appointment at a time when other lenders were leaving the non-bank industry signalled Liberty’s confidence, growth, and continued dedication to the adviser community.

“We are thrilled to welcome Olga and bolster our adviser support with her extensive experience and wonderful reputation.

“Liberty’s continued investment in growing our dedicated resources for advisers signifies our unwavering commitment to the non-bank mortgage industry. We continue to strive to provide superior service that supports our advisers to help more people gain access to the finance they need.”

Liberty General Manager Igor Stychinsky said the addition of Ms Nicholson to the team was a valuable injection of experience to better serve more advisers.

“Our team continues to grow, and with this most recent appointment, we have never been better positioned to deliver exceptional service and free-thinking solutions for more customers," Mr Stychinsky said.