About

Rory first ventured into commercial finance more than 15 years ago where he discovered his passion for tailored mortgage solutions, specialising in strategies for early repayment.

After excelling in a number of positions across national financial institutions, Rory owned and operated an award-winning Wizard Home Loans franchise. The inner northern suburbs branch was consistently recognised as one of the top-performing branches in Australia.

With a keen focus on exceeding expectations, Rory quickly gained and maintained a reputation for going above and beyond for his clients. Not only in settling home loans but in customer care and relationship building with credit teams, allowing much more for his clients than just a suitable home loan.

After Aussie Home loans took over Wizard, Rory continued to run his business successfully for another two years before moving into the fitness industry where he owned and operated his own gym and franchise fitness business. This opportunity equipped Rory with a broader skillset for running small-medium enterprises and strengthened his passion for helping people achieve their goals.

Rory took his expertise back into financial services where he worked as a senior business development manager at the NAB Business Bank and a mortgage broker at a financial planning firm.

Striving for excellence in customer care and tailored finance solutions, Rory and his team are helping everyday Aussies achieve their homeownership dreams at his very own mortgage business — Own Home Loans.

Maria is an experienced finance professional with over a decade of expertise finetuned through working in financial planning and asset finance before joining Own Home Loans. As a partner and Operations Manager at Own Home Loans, Maria takes great pride in removing the overwhelm and smoothly navigating clients through the home loan process.

Maria’s notable accomplishments include being named the National Loan Administrator of the Year in 2021. She has also recently completed a Cert IV in Mortgage Broking, further enhancing her skills in the field, and came on as an Own Home Loans business partner in 2023.

Outside of work, Maria enjoys going to the gym and indulging in the occasional red wine (never at the same time!) and loves watching her two daughters play basketball.

With a friendly disposition and can-do attitude, OHL’s clients are in safe hands with Maria striving for an optimal experience no matter how tricky their finance needs may seem.

Sandra Strah

Senior Lending Specialist

For over 30 years, Sandra has been a part of the Financial Services industry. Starting in banking, she held various roles, including Loans Manager. Armed with more than 15 years in Financial Planning, an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning) and a Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management. Sandra uses her expertise to produce personalised financial strategies explicitly created to reach her customers’ financial goals.

Sandra’s passion for Mortgage Broking is shown through her personalised approach; it’s all about building relationships and helping people achieve their dreams. Mortgage Broking is so much more than finding the right loan for people — Sandra’s holistic approach allows customers to change their lives.

Erin O’Dwyer

Client Services Manager

After running a successful small business for a number of years, Erin’s interest and desire to expand her knowledge of finance drew her into the broking industry in 2022.

Her drive and desire to succeed flows through her work as our Broker Assistant, ensuring consistency and quality across business processes.

Outside of work, Erin loves to travel, check out the restaurants Melbourne has to offer, and has a newfound love for pilates.

We love Erin and know our clients will too.

Ana Bohol

Client Lending Partner

Ana has enjoyed working in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry for almost ten years, which has sharpened her expertise in many different areas, such as Marketing, Sales, Technical Support, Customer Service and Retention.

Having been introduced to loan processing way back in 2015 in an Australian-based company, Ana uses her expertise here at Own Home Loans to support our journey of helping everyday Australians realise the dream of home ownership.

Aeron

Client Lending Partner

Aeron embarked on his professional journey as a Customer Service Specialist for the Settlements team at St George Bank almost a decade ago. Since then, he has expanded his expertise by transitioning into a loan processing role, which he has excelled in for over seven years.

In his spare time, Aeron enjoys indulging in his favourite TV shows and playing badminton. Additionally, he enjoys volunteering as a production staff member for concerts, as he has an innate fascination for the fast-paced world of live show productions and the dynamic work carried out behind the scenes.

Aadil has over 20 years’ experience across accounting, investing, financial planning and management consulting.

Whilst he works with clients across different life stages, he particularly enjoys working with clients who are seeking advice in relation to transition to retirement and retirement planning. He is a specialist in Aged Care Financial Planning which allows individuals and families to make informed financial decisions at what can be very emotionally challenging time in their lives.

Aadil works together with Dane in providing a holistic goals-based financial planning service.

In addition to having qualifications in financial planning, Aadil is also a qualified Chartered Accountant (ANZ) and authorised to provide Tax Financial Advice

Aadil lives in Sydney’s Eastern suburbs and works with clients across the country and expats overseas.

Dane has over 20 years experience in financial services across various roles including financial planning and funds management.

Dane works together with Aadil in helping clients realise their lifestyle goals, focusing on developing a range of strategies to help clients at all stages of their journey, from those just beginning to accumulate assets to those looking to protect their wealth and leave a legacy.

Dane’s broad experience enables him to provide a full-service, goals based financial planning service and considers himself a guardian of the strategies he helps design and implement for clients seeking to realise their lifestyle goals.

Dane lives in Sydney’s North Shore and looks after clients across the country and expats overseas.