Careers
The Home Loan Experts (Dargan Financial) was established in 2006 by Otto Dargan. Since then, the business has gone from strength to strength, settling over $300,000,000 in loans and having an impressive trail book.
Due to our business’s rapid growth, we are always looking for new brokers who are dedicated and hard working to help achieve the company’s goals.
We have a strong focus on customer satisfaction as well as targeting difficult credit niches which most brokers stay away from.
Due to the complex nature of the loans we deal with, we require the best from all of our employees.
Why work for us?
- Opportunities for career progression
- Ability to grow with the company
- Continual training and professional development
- No office politics or corporate nonsense
- Unlimited earning potential
- Unlimited leads
- Freedom to work your own hours
- Be part of a progressive company
- Friendly office environment
- Our fantastic reputation in the industry
What do we look for in an employee?
- Everyone we hire must be fluent in English and have excellent maths and computer skills. We will test you on these basic skills in the interview, so please do not apply if you don’t meet these criteria.
- Brokers must have experience working in the credit department of a major lender.
- Must be organised and have impeccable attention to detail, as mistakes can be costly to our customers.
- Must be a hard worker who can reach monthly targets.
- We only hire people for the long term, so don’t apply if you are just looking for a summer job.
- We have a preference for ambitious, results focused and proactive people.
If that sounds like you then please email us at careers at homeloanexperts dot com dot au.
Who should apply?
We encourage a diverse range of people to apply for different positions. Whether you are an industry professional or still studying, Home Loan Experts is always willing to train the right candidates.
Professionals
If you are looking for your next career move then why not consider becoming a mortgage broker? We value knowledge and experience, so if you have credit knowledge and bank experience then we welcome you to submit your resume today. To apply, email us at careers at homeloanexperts dot com dot au. Please include your a copy of your Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter explaining why you want to work for us.
Recent Graduates
We know what a big change it can be switching from university to a working environment. That’s why we offer unpaid internships for young professionals wanting to broaden their knowledge in the industry. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone wanting experience before entering a banking career, specifically in the mortgage department. Please email us at careers at homeloanexperts dot com dot au with the subject heading ‘Internship.’ Please include your reasons for wanting to work for us and your Curriculum Vitae.
Students
If you are interested in becoming a mortgage broker, or getting a kick start in the finance industry, then we can offer you unpaid work experience. You will get an inside look at the industry and see how our business operates on a day to day basis. We accept applications from all different types of students, including those in their penultimate year of university or students completing the HSC. Please email us at careers at homeloanexperts dot com dot au with the subject heading ‘Student Work Experience.’ Please let us know your reasons for wanting to complete work experience with us.
Opportunities for career progression
Our fantastic career development opportunities mean there is always room to grow and take on new and challenges roles. Many of our staff began working for us in junior roles, and now they not only have a career path and a clear direction, but also a bright future ahead of them. Here are just some of our employee success stories.
Andrea Morgan
Director’s Assistant Manager
Andrea began working at the Home Loan Experts in late 2011 after graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Arts. Initially her role was to provide administrative support to brokers as well as distributing and monitoring our online enquiries. Andrea studied while she worked and quickly gained her Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking.
As Andrea progressed to a management role, she trained new staff in managing online content and continued to work closely with brokers, support staff, HR and the Director. She has written several process documents which have streamlined the process of training new staff and are now integral to our operations. As the Director’s Assistant Manager, Andrea is instrumental in running the business’s day to day operations.
Her passion for the job continues to grow, “I love this job – from the people who work here to the company itself. Each new task I get is an opportunity to achieve the best for the business and to develop and expand my professional skills.”
Glaiza de Leon
Human Resources Manager
Glaiza began working at the Home Loan Experts in 2009. She started her career with us in an administrative position, assisting the brokers and continually training other junior support staff. In 2011, Glaiza advanced to managing our Human Resources department whilst studying through Accredited Online Training (AOT) and earning her diploma in Human Resource Management. Now Glaiza manages a growing support team and is an indispensable part of our business.
In her time working for us, Glaiza has stretched herself and reached for more and more challenging goals. She has implemented several new procedures and documented them in our ever-expanding Operations Manual. She has not only grown professionally, but she has helped shape the company by designing many of our policies. “I love the fact that I am learning new things each day, I never feel boxed in.”
Razielle (Rachel) Enriquez
Personal Assistant to Senior Broker
Razielle began working here in late 2010 as our receptionist. In this role Razielle liaised with a range of individuals including the banks, customers and related professionals. She was the first point of contact for new customers and dealt with a variety of enquiries predominantly over the phone. After a year of working and studying at the same time, Razielle has gained her Certificate IV in Financial Services (Mortgage Broking).
She has progressed within the company and become the personal assistant to one of our senior brokers, helping to submit over $7 million in loans to various lenders each month and settling over $4 million on average. Razielle is a high achiever who continues to strive for the best, “There’s always going to be a challenge, and I love a challenge – it’s what keeps me motivated.”
Ability to grow with the company
Home Loan Experts is constantly growing. With new and exciting roles on the horizon we are always looking for fresh up-and-comers. There are always opportunities to take on greater responsibility, and if you are successful, mentorship roles. Our rewards and incentives program allows us to acknowledge our employees’ achievements, so you will never feel as though you have not been recognised.
Continual training and professional development
As a broker you need to be aware of the constant changes within the industry. At Home Loan Experts we are dedicated to promoting training and professional development to ensure that our brokers have current knowledge and are up to the industry’s standards. There are always opportunities for industry training days and Home Loan Experts is even willing to pay for you to attend training sessions that will help you in your role. We believe that having the right training and knowledge is essential so our customers have the industry’s best.
No office politics or corporate nonsense
You won’t be swallowed up by a corporate machine or feel lost in the crowd. We know that building good relationships with co-workers means that day to day tasks can be completed efficiently. At the end of the day, Home Loan Experts wants its’ employees to be happy to come to work. Our employees are our biggest assets.
Unlimited earning potential
Here at the Home Loan Experts we understand that income is important. Because our brokers are paid on a commission only basis, it is entirely up to them how much they earn – the sky’s the limit. We supply you with leads every day and our clients are always high quality, so continuing business is never a problem. Brokers receive an initial upfront commission and then continue to receive trail for the loans they have settled.
Unlimited leads
Effectively, you will have as many leads as you can handle. We have around 50 – 100 qualified leads each month for every broker. Our leads come to us through our online stream and we get just as many phone enquiries. Despite this, Home Loan Experts will still guide you on how to build professional relationships to gain your own client and professional referrals.
Freedom to work your own hours
Brokers have the ability to work their own hours, so it doesn’t matter whether you are a morning person or a night person. We understand that things may pop up during the day and this can’t be avoided. At Home Loan Experts we work around your personal life so you can have the best of both worlds.
Be part of a progressive company
We are always updated with the latest industry news and regulations. We are full members of the Mortgage and Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) as well as the Credit Ombudsman Service Limited, which ensures professional and ethical lending practises. We have also implemented new IT systems and have the latest technology to ensure our employees have all the resources they need to complete their job efficiently.
Friendly office environment
Our staff are friendly and supportive, so you never feel like you can’t speak to your co-workers for advice. Home Loan Experts has a mentor program, ensuring new mortgage brokers receive guidance from our senior brokers. This means that you always have someone to brainstorm with when finding the right solution for a customer.
Our fantastic reputation in the industry
We have built a reputation on being efficient, professional and knowledgeable. It is because of this that our clients choose us to represent them. The banks have recognised this and given us priority.
We have achieved the highest level of segmentation with several lenders:
- Diamond Broker with the Commonwealth Bank
- Flame Broker with St. George Bank
- Advantage+ Broker with Westpac
- Four Star Broker with National Australia Bank
We also boast:
- Australia’s Brightest Mortgage Broker, Otto Dargan (Broker IQ winner 2011 & 2012)
- Having been selected as a NSW Finalist for the Telstra Australian Business Awards (2012)
- Being a finalist for Brokerage of the Year (Australian Mortgage Awards 2010, 2011 & 2012)
- Having been quoted on the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald
- Being featured in The Australian
- Having been featured in Mortgage Professionals Australia
- Having spoken at the Connective Conference and Connective PD days
