Rate Money has announced two senior appointments as it looks to sharpen credit support and deepen relationships across its network.
Specialist lender Rate Money has appointed Chris Oh as senior manager, credit development, and Leyla Yuksel as partnership manager, NSW, with both roles designed to strengthen how branches structure scenarios, place deals, and grow referral channels.
Rate Money said Oh joined the business with more than 16 years’ experience in financial services, most recently with La Trobe Financial and MA Money.
The group said his background in specialist credit provided him with a strong foundation to support complex scenarios coming through the network.
Rate Money said Oh would collaborate closely with funders, the sales team, and branches to support “smoother scenario decisioning, stronger upfront product alignment, and more efficient credit outcomes across the network”.
It added that he would also play a critical role in lifting product knowledge by contributing to sales training and supporting a more approach to scenario management.
Rate Money said it viewed the appointment as a core part of its support model as volumes increase.
“As part of our broader focus on supporting the network, we believe Chris will be a valuable resource in helping create greater confidence in deal placement, clearer product positioning and improved overall customer and broker outcomes,” it said.
Partnership manager to focus on NSW growth
Alongside the credit hire, Rate Money has brought in Yuksel to oversee partnerships in NSW.
The lender said she arrived with more than five years’ experience at Resimac, including four and a half years working within Treasury as a trust analyst before stepping into a sales engagement lead role.
The company stated that Yuksel brought a mix of analytical and relationship skills, which it said would resonate with its network.
Rate Money also highlighted the personal qualities it expected would help drive network engagement.
“Her vibrant personality, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn make her a significant asset to the team. We are confident she will play an important role in supporting network growth, lead generation initiatives and the continued expansion of our referral relationships and partnerships,” Rate Money outlined.
Head of sales and distribution, Gabrielle Aoun, said the two new hires would support Rate Money’s next stage of national expansion, reinforcing its centralised support model for branches and referral partners.
“These are key appointments that will support the national network through its next phase of growth, while further strengthening the tailored support model that is unique to Rate Money,” Aoun said.
“Both roles have been designed to enhance the level of strategic, operational and relationship support provided across the network, ensuring our branches and referral partners continue to feel well-supported as the business grows nationally.”
In late January, Rate Money appointed Affie Mansouri as its new NSW state manager, which the non-bank lender said reflected its focus on strengthening relationships and providing more practical guidance to its franchise network.
Aoun herself joined Rate Money in December 2025 as its new head of sales and distribution, tasked with driving the mortgage franchise’s network capability, building and managing the national sales team, and supporting Rate Money franchises nationally with product deployment, business planning, and channel expansion.
[Related: Rate Money appoints new NSW state manager]
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