After a decade in retail, Maire Pare transitioned to finance and has found her “forever home” at Finance Now as a Motor Vehicle Lending Specialist.
“I’ve done all lending divisions in the company,” Maire explains. Starting in retail financing, she’s moved through Purple Visa credit card, motor vehicle, and recently, personal loans. “I’m very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in all these lending divisions.”
In the Motor Vehicle department, the largest of Finance Now’s lending groups, Maire is primarily responsible for processing loan applications and evaluating creditworthiness. Her work involves communicating with dealerships and brokers and making sure that she’s offering the best possible services and staying compliant.
Maire appreciates the company’s flexible work arrangement and the open office layout that encourages interaction across departments. The dynamic team environment makes her daily strategic lending decisions uncomplicated. “We work closely together and there’s always a sense of collaboration, which makes even the tough days more manageable.”
What stands out most for Maire is how Finance Now has fostered her professional growth. “This job has given me so much confidence in myself,” she shares. With supportive team leaders who have taken her interest in management seriously, she feels her “career is growing rapidly.”
Maire values the approachability of the management team, including CEO Hadyn Halls. “When he’s in the office walking around, he’d always say hello, and he’ll come over to our desks to make sure we’re doing okay.” This friendly environment extends throughout the company.
When asked what she would tell someone considering a job at Finance Now, Maire emphasises the growth opportunities: “There’s so much space to develop.” Looking ahead, she sees herself at Finance Now for at least another decade. “For me, it’s a great fit and I have visions of moving onto other specialised areas and contributing to the company’s success.”