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David Thurmond

Mortgage Brokers and Financial Advisors in Narre Warren, Berwick and Pakenham

We're very fortunate and proud to have an incredible team of professionals working with us. Our mortgage brokers, financial advisors and support team work tirelessly to ensure our clients receive extrordinary care. 

We are also extremely proud to have been recognised as one of the best financial services businesses in the industry over the last 15 years, receiving the following awards: 

Mortgage Choice 

  • Winner - 2019 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Winner - 2017 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Winner - 2016 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Winner - 2013 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Finalist - 2009 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Finalist - 2008 - Mortgage Broker of the Year - Victoria
  • Winner - 2015 to 2022 - Top Performer

Mortgage Professional Australia Top 100 Brokers

  • Winner - 2022
  • Winner - 2021
  • Winner - 2020
  • Winner - 2019
  • Winner - 2018
  • Winner - 2017
  • Winner - 2013
  • Winner - 2011

Better Business Awards

  • Best Residential Broker Finalist 2021
  • Best Branded Office Finalist 2021to 2023

Australian Broking Awards

  • Office of the Year Finalist 2021 & 2022

To take advantage of our expertise, contact us today by clicking on the link to the left or calling us on 03 8790 3199.

Please meet our team:


David Thurmond

David Thurmond

David is our senior loan writer and the owner/director of the business. With 15 years of experience in the finance industry, both here in Australia and abroad, David works hard to ensure each client receives the excellent service they deserve.

When David isn't writing loans, he's busy with his three young children and beautiful wife Tracy. He is also a passionate Essendon supporter... looking forward to their 17th flag.

Manjula Ezra

Manjula Ezra

Manjula is our incredibly dedicated and talentedMortgage Lending Specialist. With over 16 years of experience in finance, and over 20 years experience in customer service it is no wonder Manjula's clients love the great service she provides.

It is her exceptional customer service and strong work ethic that make her an invaluable member of our team. She consistently goes out of her way to make sure our clients are taken care of. We're very fortunate to have her!

Away from work Manjula loves spending time with her husband and a 20 year old cat Gypsey who owns the joint. Now that they are empty nesters, they have time to enjoy outdoors, Travel, Off Roading, Gardening, Fishing. She is also loving being a new grandma to their first grandchild. 

David Lelean

David Lelean

David is a Mortgage Broker with more than 12 years of industry experience. In his spare time David enjoys spending time with his wife & 2 kids.

Alston Soff

Alston Soff

Alston has over 15 years Business Banking experience at one of the big 4 banks here in Australia and a large private bank in Asia.

Alston is an experienced commercial lending specialist and can assist with all aspects of business loans, loans for Start-Up business, Commercial, Residential or Investment property finance and Car/Truck/Equipment finance.

Alston likes to listen to most genres of music and is an avid fan of Elvis Presley. He also likes Tennis although only very rarely plays these days.

Karley McCahon

Karley McCahon

Karley is our Loan Writer who joined us in early 2020 with over 10 years experience from various roles in lending.

When Karley is not at work she is busy wrangling her two very active boys, three if you include her partner.

Julianna Backman

Julianna Backman

Julianna is our Customer Care Consultant. She takes care of our existing clients, ensuring they're always on a competitive rate.

In her free time Julianna enjoys baking, keeping active & watching the AFL - Go the Tiges!!

Kayla Brennan

Kayla Brennan

Kayla is our Client Care Consultant here at Mortgage Choice. With over 10 years experience working in customer service roles, she brings a friendly and experienced approach while handling diverse client needs and ensuring positive experiences. In her spare time, she enjoys staying active, exploring new places and spending time with her pup Sadie.

Natalie Romero

Natalie Romero

I have been in the finance and customer service sector for over 20 years, and bring a wealth of knowledge in lending. In my spare time I love cooking for my family and spending time with my beautiful staffy Lola.

Tracy Thurmond

Tracy Thurmond

Tracy assists our admin and marketing teams. She brings a wealth of experience from her time at KMart and Coles, and has worked with a number of high profile clients including Myer and David Jones.

Tracy main focus is to ensure we have wonderful new clients to help out. And for our existing clients, she keeps them updated with newsletters and organises seminars around debt reduction and investing.

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