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July 25, 2024

Excellence in the mortgage and finance broking industry celebrated at MFAA National Excellence Awards

The best of the best were recognised as the winners of the 2024 MFAA National Excellence Awards were announced at a glittering event at Crown Palladium in Melbourne last night.

From 137 finalists, winners of 26 award categories took trophies home with MFAA CEO Anja Pannek commenting, “The MFAA Excellence Awards highlight the exceptional talent and dedication within our industry, with this year’s program receiving an outstanding calibre of nominations from our members across the country.”

“Our winners exemplify the best practices and standards in industry – that continues to drive our profession forward. We congratulate all finalists and winners for their remarkable achievements,” she continued.

Veteran Northern Territory broker Tony Schelling was also inducted as a Life Member of the Association at the event.

“Tony has along and distinguished history of serving the MFAA and the industry and we are delighted to be able to recognise him with Life Membership of the Association,” said Ms Pannek.

The culmination of five MFAA State Excellence Awards ceremonies held across the country in May and June, the MFAA National Excellence Awards was attended by over 550 MFAA members and industry partners.

The MFAA thanks the partners of the MFAA Excellence Awards for their support: AAMC Training Group, ALI Group, ANZ, Australian Broker, Bankwest, Bendigo Bank Broker, BOQ Group, Commonwealth Bank, Connective, Helia, Kaplan Professional, La Trobe Financial, Macquarie Bank, Mortgage Choice, MPA, National Australia Bank, Pepper Money, Prospa, QBE, Resimac and Teachers Mutual Bank Limited, The Adviser.

The winners of the 2024 MFAA National Excellence Awards are:

Aggregator Award
Lendi Group

Business Development Manager Award – Aggregator
Daisy Yu, Finsure

Business Development Manager Award – Lender/Support Service Provider
Elizabeth James, HomeStart

Commercial & Equipment Finance Broker Award
Isabella Constantinou, Simplicity Loans & Advisory

Community Champion Award
TAG Finance Australia

Customer Service Award – Business
Azura Financial

Customer Service Award – Individual
Vipan Preet Singh, Mortgage Choice St Peters

Diversified Business Award
MTA Mortgage Brokers

Diversity and Inclusion Award
MTA Mortgage Brokers

Finance Broker Business Award
Green Finance Group

Fintech Lender Award
ubank

Loan Administrator Award
Aaron Minarelli, Green Finance Group

Major Lender Award
Macquarie Bank

Mentor of the Year
Fabien Tribe, The Lending Lab

Mentor Program Award
Purple Circle Financial Services

Mortgage Manager Award
Rate Money

Mutual/Credit Union Lender Award
Heritage Bank

Newcomer Award
Peter Ha, Mortgage Pros

Non-Major Lender Award
Bankwest

Professional Development Award
Connective

Regional Finance Broker Award
Ashleigh Pakis, Panache Financial

Residential Finance Broker Award
Chris Wilson, Sunshine Coast Financial Solutions

Specialty Lender Award
Pepper Money

Support Service Provider Award – Large Company
Helia

Support Service Provider Award – Small Company
Success & Broker

Young Professional Award
Isabella Constantinou, Simplicity Loans & Advisory

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