Mortgage Choice continues to grow its broker support network.
The brokerage, which falls under the ASX-listed digital property giant REA Group, has named Brendan Andrews as the new state manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, reporting directly to Aaron Slater, Mortgage Choice general manager distribution.
"Brendan has spent years on the frontline, finding great talent to join our network," Slater 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."
Sydney-based Andrews has nearly two decades of experience in Australia's finance and property sectors. He has been with REA Group — which also includes the Athena Home Loans and data services firm PropTrack, as well as real estate platforms realestate.com.au, flatmates.com.au, and property.com.au, brands, among others — for more than eight years in a number of senior-level roles.
In his new role as state manager, Andrews has been tasked with leading a group of franchise development managers in order to better support brokers by way of business development support and coaching.
"Having spent nearly two decades in the finance industry, I've seen the broking industry evolve to the powerhouse it is today," Andrews 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.”
Andrews elevated title comes amid continued growth at the brokerage. Mortgage Choice's settlements surged 21% in the three months ending 31 March, as well as ongoing gains in broker productivity.
That's on top of a 12% rise in revenue at the brokerage during the first half, or the six months ending in December 2025, along with a 14% rise in settlements to $13.7 billion, and submissions up 24%, year-over-year.
Mortgage Choice’s momentum comes amid mounting global and economic uncertainty, including the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, three consecutive rate hikes from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), and recent changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax (CGT). Together, these pressures have heightened investor anxiety and weakened consumer confidence, including among mortgage holders.
