Mortgage Choice has reshaped its leadership ranks, with a “familiar face” stepping up to drive the next phase of expansion.
Mortgage Choice has appointed long‑time REA Group executive Brendan Andrews as its new state manager for NSW and the ACT, with the new hire responsible for leading state-level growth.
Andrews moved into the position this week, bringing nearly two decades of experience across lending and broking.
He has spent the past eight years within the broader REA Group, where he has held several roles linked to Mortgage Choice’s expansion and most recently served as senior manager of franchise recruitment.
In that capacity, the company said he played a key role in building out the brand’s footprint, describing him as “instrumental in expanding the Mortgage Choice network”.
The new role broadens his remit from attracting new businesses to ensuring existing franchises in NSW and the ACT are getting the support they need to grow.
Mortgage Choice said Andrews would head up a cohort of franchise development managers who work directly with offices on the ground.
‘Relationship‑focused leadership’ for biggest market
General manager distribution, Aaron Slater, said putting Andrews into the state manager chair reflected Mortgage Choice’s intent to further invest in its largest market.
Setting out why the company had turned to an internal candidate, Slater pointed to Andrews’ time working directly with prospective and existing franchise owners.
“Brendan has spent years on the frontline, finding great talent to join our network,” he said.
“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.”
Andrews focused on helping businesses scale
Commenting on his new post, Andrews said the evolution of third‑party distribution over his career had shaped how he viewed the role.
He framed the appointment as an opportunity to support more operators through the next stage of that growth story.
“Having spent nearly two decades in the finance industry, I’ve seen the broking industry evolve to the powerhouse it is today,” he said.
“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.”
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