Licence Details

Loan Consultant
Dip Fin Serv (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)

Highlights

• Dean may already be well known to some clients as he originally worked for Lending Specialists between late 2002 and early 2006.
• After spending the past 12 years running his own successful brokering business Dean re-joined the Lending Specialists team in mid-2018 and we’re thrilled to have him back.

“I get a real buzz helping clients with their goals to buy a property, whether it’s their first place, an investment property or just a restructure of their current loans to save a heap of interest. Seeing clients achieve what they set out for themselves is really rewarding. A lot of my clients have now become friends due to the contact we’ve had over the many years”.

More than 25 years’ experience in lending, including a number of years working in Business Banking with a major bank, means Dean has worked on and written all types of loans from residential through to complex business lending deals; so there isn’t much he hasn’t seen. This experience adds to the already expansive knowledge of lending within the Lending Specialists group, with the lending staff often working together through complex financial scenarios.

Outside of work, Dean enjoys spending time with his partner and his children, working on his own home (reno’s), playing tennis and other sport, getting out and about discovering new places, travel, catching up with friends and family, BBQ’s, following V8 Supercars/F1 and supporting the Blues.

Personal & Marketing Assistant

Highlights

• Becoming a Grandmother (better known as Mimi to my Granddaughter)
• Adopting/Supporting orangutans Gokong & Bidu Bidu

I have a real passion and a concern with how humans are interacting with the environment and the effect on so many of our beautiful animals of the world and their habitats, especially the Orangutans.  I’m also a doting grandmother who loves spending time with my family.

Previous to joining Lending Specialists in 2012, I worked in a major bank for 20+ years, followed by 5 years in commercial real estate.

A chance meeting with Barry Oxley saw him convince me to take the plunge into a “sea change” marketing role in his business and it’s been a fantastic decision. It’s not something I ever expected to be doing, but I find it both a challenge and rewarding position.

Obtaining feedback from our clients about their experiences with the business, making sure they are kept well informed with relevant information as well looking for new ways to promote Lending Specialists is both a challenge and something that has provided real enjoyment.

Loan Consultant & Sales Support
Dip Fin Serv (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)

Highlights

• 10 Year membership Loans Actually
• PLAN Australia Hall of Fame

I am passionate about the Sydney Swans in the AFL and my memorabilia collection continues to grow. I also love spending time with my family and friends and my pet cat.

I’ve been involved with Lending Specialists since 2000, predominantly in a back office support role where I’m involved with the processing of loan files for Lending Specialists and our broker members of Loans Actually. I deal with lenders, real estate agents, solicitors and conveyancers, brokers and clients ensuring the loans are actively managed to settlement.

Every deal is different, so there is no end to the many challenges I face each day, but it’s a real thrill when the clients receive that special call when their loan is approved or settled.

Kim Oxley is a credit representative (Credit Representative Number: 398846) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117651760 (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237)

Loan Consultant
Dip Fin Serv (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)

Highlights

• 10 Year membership Loans Actually

I enjoy watching a wide variety of sports and spending as much time as I can with my wife and 2 girls.

My background, prior to joining Lending Specialists in 2009, was in accounting, property investment and mortgage broking. I love working with figures and get a real kick out helping people qualify for loans that help them achieve their financial goals.

I have extensive skills in residential and commercial lending and have been able to assist many small to medium business with their various finance needs.

I could be considered an all-rounder, with sound knowledge in many areas and my attention to detail means you are dealing with a true mortgage broking professional.

Jeff Crew is a credit representative (Credit Representative Number: 398845) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117651760 (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237)

Office Administration Manager & Loan Consultant
Dip Fin Serv (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)

Highlights

• 10 Year Membership of Loans Actually
• PLAN Australia Hall of Fame
• 25+ Year Member of Southern Golf Club

I love all sports, particularly golf and have been involved in marshalling many of the major Australian Golf tournaments in Victoria since 2003. I enjoy spending what spare time I have with my wife, children and also with other family members who live interstate.

My previous experience of more than 23 years’ in Banking prior to joining the mortgage broking industry in 2003 (including having been a Branch Manager of a number of suburban branches for a major Australian Bank), has helped me develop an extensive understanding of management, administration, customer service, marketing, staffing and personal lending,

Initially, my role with Lending Specialists was that of Office Administration Manager where I oversaw the everyday business functions of the office, but that was expanded in 2005 when I also took on the role of Chief Executive Officer of our sister company (Loans Actually). The ever changing lending landscape, especially with licencing and compliance, takes up plenty my time as I make sure everyone in the office (and my Loans Actually members) is kept up to date and properly trained.

I guess the fact is, I really enjoy seeing people develop and improve and get the best out of themselves.

Director
Dip Fin Serv (Finance/Mortgage Broking Management)

Highlights

• PLAN Australia Hall of Fame
• PLAN Australia Ambassador
• PLAN Australia CEO Award winner

I am a lover of all sports (especially Collingwood in the AFL), spending time with my family and my crazy pet dog.

My business achievements have been many, but it is as the founder of two amazing businesses (Lending Specialists – a mortgage broking company and Loans Actually – a mortgage broking group) which help both borrowers and mortgage brokers alike to achieve their goals in the maze that is the wider financial services industry, that I am most proud.

My many years in finance have been spent in the areas of residential, business, commercial SMSF lending, and vehicle and equipment finance which has been vital in helping me form some wonderful relationships with quality industry professionals who I can rely on for advice and their specialised services.

I am thankful that I am highly regarded throughout the mortgage broking industry where I have received many accolades and acknowledgements such as my PLAN Australia CEO Award and recognition through their Hall of Fame and Ambassadorship.

Barry Oxley is a credit representative (Credit Representative Number: 398844) of BLSSA Pty Ltd ACN 117651760 (Australian Credit Licence No. 391237).