"At Bridgecoast we treat our clients with the respect they deserve."
 
 

At Bridgecoast, we take pride in our approach to servicing your financial needs, and place the emphasis on creating business partnerships. We happily work with you to ensure that whatever loan you are seeking is approved. In fact we do not submit finance proposals unless we expect them to be successful. You can be assured that we are working in your best interests.

Meet Our Team:

Laurie O’Brien – Managing Director

Laurie has been operating as a Finance Intermediary since 1985. He continued in finance after 16 years in banking. Laurie has also worked for a major Australian accounting firm and holds qualifications in Financial Management from Kuringai College of Advanced Education. Laurie's experience in equipment finance, home and investment loans and commercial finance gives him a unique insight into the under-writing procedures of lenders and enables him to judge each finance application from their perspective. Very much a family and community minded person, Laurie supports home owners by ensuring they get the right mortgage loan and that small business are supported by lenders with the best products and interest rates. Laurie enjoys working within the local community where business and his clients all prosper together.

Simon Wilby – Accredited Mortgage Consultant

Simon brings to Bridgecoast a high level of financial expertise. His studies in economics, accounting and commercial law, plus his experience in the finance and insurance industry since 1984, has equipped him well to handle a diverse array of finance enquires. In addition Simon’s sales and marketing background and excellent people skills enables him to implement a wealth of knowledge to all aspects of finance - from residential and investment loans to re-financing, commercial and business loans. Simon is passionate about helping people achieve their financial goals. His number one priority is being able to find the right solution for each individual client, no matter the circumstances. As an Accredited Mortgage Consultant and a member of the Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia.

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Marie O'Brien - Director / Accounts Manager

Marie has been married to Lauire for 18 years and has worked for Bridgecoast Fianance as their Director and Accounts Manager for the past ten years. Marie's background in teaching has become a valuable asset to the company as the years have progressed. Marie enjoys working in the business and gets satisfaction knowing that the company has helped many people achieve their financial goals.



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Jo-Anne Young - Executive Support Officer

Jo-Anne commenced a career in the finance industry in 1993 when she joined the ANZ Banking Group. She quickly progressed through their wholly owned subsidiary Esanda, where she worked as a Senior Customer Service Officer and later moved on to become a Dealer and Broker Support Officer. Jo-Anne joined Bridgecoast in early 2007. Her ability to communicate verbal and written reports makes her an asset in our Loan Settlements Department. Her problem solving skills matched with her skills in supervising and administration makes her a worthwhile acquisition to the Bridgecoast Finance Group.

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