The Gold Coast-headquartered lender has hinted at significant growth ambitions following the announcement of a key broker-facing leadership hire.
Non-bank lender and mortgage manager Mortgage Ezy has appointed Daniel Kerkmez as head of sales – a move it said was designed to sharpen its nationwide distribution.
Kerkmez steps into the role with more than two decades of senior experience in financial services, sales, strategy, and operations.
He previously worked as business development manager at specialist lender Household Capital and served as managing director and general manager at multiple corporate and finance firms over his career.
In his new position, which he commenced on 2 February, Kerkmez will oversee broker relationships, streamline sales channels, and integrate Mortgage Ezy’s evolving product range with technology enhancements.
The company highlighted his track record in building high-performing networks, crafting aggressive sales plans, and steering teams through change, while balancing commercial drive with compliance and risk controls.
Mortgage Ezy positioned the hire as evidence of its push for “execution excellence” amid scaling operations nationally.
The lender described Kerkmez’s experience as vital for aligning sales momentum with operational discipline.
Mortgage Ezy’s CEO, Peter James, said the appointment matched the company’s strategy for sustainable expansion.
“Daniel brings exactly the calibre of leadership we need at this stage of our evolution,” James said.
“He understands that sustainable growth is built on trust, discipline and execution not just volume. His ability to align high-performance sales leadership with strong governance and broker outcomes makes him a natural fit for Mortgage Ezy as we continue record-breaking settlements monthly.”
James framed Kerkmez’s arrival as a milestone in elevating sales direction and partnerships across the mortgage market.
“Daniel’s appointment marks a decisive step forward for Mortgage Ezy, reinforcing its investment in elite sales leadership, stronger broker partnerships and setting a new benchmark for distribution execution in the Australian mortgage market,” he said.
The move comes as non-bank lenders intensify efforts to gain ground in a broker-dominated channel, where reliable funding and specialist products remain key differentiators.
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