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Mortgage Choice, the major brokerage owned by REA Group, has appointed Brendan Andrews to the role of NSW/ACT state manager.
Andrews, who started in the role this week, has been with REA Group for the past eight years and was most recently a senior manager for franchise recruitment NSW/ACT/South Australia at the group, where he was “instrumental” in expanding the Mortgage Choice network.
In his new role, Andrews will lead a dedicated group of franchise development managers who provide brokers with hands-on business development support and coaching.
Speaking of the internal appointment, Mortgage Choice’s general manager for distribution, Aaron Slater, flagged Andrews’ long tenure in working with brokers, having worked for more than 18 years in the industry, including as a credit processor and finance consultant.
Slater said the appointment reflects the business’s commitment to strengthening broker support in its biggest market.
“Brendan has spent years on the frontline, finding great talent to join our network. He knows our industry, understands what brokers need to succeed, and has a track record of delivering results. He brings the kind of experienced, relationship-focused leadership that will drive the next phase of growth for our largest market,” Slater said.
Speaking about his new role, Andrews commented: “Having spent nearly two decades in the finance industry, I’ve seen the broking industry evolve to the powerhouse it is today.
“It’s been a privilege to help talented professionals make the leap to start their own broking business. I’m looking forward to helping brokers in NSW and the ACT leverage the incredible support provided by Mortgage Choice and REA Group to achieve their goals.”
[Related: Flexible use drives Mortgage Choice Freedom loan book to $3bn]
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