Australian Mortgage Awards 2026: Winners gallery

Presented by MPA and AustralianBroker, the 2026 Australian Mortgage Awards recognised brokers, brokerages, lenders, aggregators and business development managers (BDMs) across more than 20 categories.

Winners and sponsors stopped by the media wall on the night to share their reactions. Here’s what they had to say.

Titan Capital Best Industry Marketing Campaign – AMP Bank

(l-r) Kieran Ronan, Titan Capital; Sarah Kinloch, AMP Bank (winner)

"96% of our business comes from the broker channel. It's something we stand behind – broker is our business model, not our strategy." – Sarah Kinloch, AMP Bank

"Everyone there deserved an award, but ultimately the winner was well deserving." – Kieran Ronan, Titan Capital

NAB Best Industry Service – Loanworks Technologies

(l-r) Nick Notaras, NAB; Satish Chand, Loanworks Technologies (winner)

"We really take notice of what our clients say about what they need and how we can help. Taking that feedback on board is really important for us." – Satish Chand, Loanworks Technologies

"It's not an easy job for brokers, and so any technology that can assist them to do their work better and more effectively is a fantastic thing." – Nick Notaras, NAB

Bluestone Home Loans Best Customer Service from an Individual Office – Birdie Wealth

(l-r) Lina Gray, Bluestone Home Loans; Nathan Smith, Birdie Wealth (winner)

"We have a really large team… we do that intentionally to make sure the outcome for the customer is always second to none." – Nathan Smith, Birdie Wealth

"Best Customer Service is one of the best awards you can get in the broking industry, because at the heart of what we do is always care for the client." – Lina Gray, Bluestone Home Loans

Prime Capital Boutique Aggregator of the Year – Nectar Mortgages Group

(l-r) Steve Sampson, Prime Capital; Steve Harris, Nectar Mortgages Group (winner)

"Winning's about the team. It isn't about me, it's about the team … we try hard to look after our team every single day, and we have great competitors that push us." – Steve Harris, Nectar Mortgages Group

"I remember when the team at Nectar Mortgages started up that business, so to be able to present a trophy to them as Boutique Aggregator of the Year was really delightful." – Steve Sampson, Prime Capital

MSA National Aggregator of the Year – AFG

(l-r) Christa Malkin, AFG (winner); Kian Moini, MSA National

"This is like the Oscars of the mortgage industry, so this is one we've really wanted to win, and it means a lot." – Christa Malkin, AFG

"If it weren't for (aggregators), brokers would really struggle to be able to interact directly with banks … So really big congratulations to AFG for the wonderful work that they're doing." – Kian Moini

Rate Money Non-Bank of the Year – Pepper Money

(l-r) Barry Saoud, Pepper Money (winner); Ryan Gair, Rate Money

"We want to say a big thank you to our brokers, our partners, and in particular, our team." – Barry Saoud, Pepper Money

"Pepper Money, you've been around now for the last 30 years. Each year your business goes from strength to strength." – Ryan Gair, Rate Money

Infinity Capital Financial Group Bank of the Year – Westpac Group

(l-r) Jack Zhou, Infinity Capital Financial Group; Sarah Willsallen, Westpac Group (winner)

"The sense of community and celebration of an industry we all love." – Sarah Willsallen, Westpac Group (on the best part of the AMAs)

"They are doing an excellent job in this industry." – Jack Zhou, Infinity Capital Financial Group

Firstmac Best Aggregator BDM – James Kemp, outsource Financial

(l-r) Jake Sanders, Firstmac; James Kemp, outsource Financial (winner)

"I took on our technology V2 rollout, and managing that and the brokers was tough, but the recognition pays off, which is nice to see." – James Kemp, outsource Financial

"Aggregator BDMs are critical to the broker and lender relationship, and it's something that James should be very proud of." – Jake Sanders, Firstmac

Finsure Best Major Bank BDM – Kym Ning, ANZ

(l-r) Kym Ning, ANZ (winner); Noushig Megerditchian, Finsure

"I've been working in this industry for 12 years, and with all the effort I'm putting in and the people I'm helping, we're growing together." – Kym Ning, ANZ

"The lender BDMs are the backbone of our industry. They help the broker network day in, day out, and they deserve the recognition, and we wanted to be part of that." – Noushig Megerditchian, Finsure

So Money Best Non-Major Bank BDM – Manraj Kler, AMP Bank

(l-r) Zachary Su, So Money; Manraj Kler, AMP Bank (winner)

"All the hard work has paid off thanks to the brokers." – Manraj Kler, AMP Bank

"It's an absolute honour to sponsor the Best Non-Major Bank BDM award, and I hope they keep it up." – Zachary Su, So Money

Mortgage Choice Best Non-Bank BDM – Susan George, Pepper Money

(l-r) Aaron Slater, Mortgage Choice; Susan George, Pepper Money (winner)

"As a BDM, you're driving a high-speed performance vehicle, and this win is not just mine. It goes to all of the people back in our offices – our credit people, our operations staff." – Susan George, Pepper Money

"They're the interface really between making customers happy and finding the right home loan for them … Credit to Susan, credit to Pepper." – Aaron Slater, Mortgage Choice

Bendigo Bank Broker Young Gun of the Year – Maddie Walton, Money Lounge

(l-r) Maddie Walton, Money Lounge (winner); Sam Toutsis, Bendigo Bank Broker

"Being younger and being Gen Z, you have to bring some new life into the industry. You've really got to adapt to the times, to AI and everything else." – Maddie Walton, Money Lounge

"We love sponsoring and working with the broker community and especially the Young Gun of the Year Award. It's one of our favourite awards to be handing out every year." – Sam Toutsis, Bendigo Bank Broker

ANZ Woman of Distinction – Rachael McKenzie, Loan Gallery Finance

(l-r) Rachael McKenzie, Loan Gallery Finance (winner); Jonathan Angelucci, ANZ

"It's incredible that my industry, mortgage broking, is recognising what I'm doing before it's even fully realised – everything we're doing for single mums and people who've experienced homelessness." – Rachael McKenzie, Loan Gallery Finance

"ANZ is proud to be sponsoring this award two years in a row, and it's good to see some young talent coming through." – Jonathan Angelucci, ANZ

Equity-One Broker of the Year – Productivity – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

(l-r) Maurice Corsi, Equity-One; Katie Thomas, Focus Finance (winner)

"My team do a phenomenal job. They do a really, really good job of making sure that our productivity is sensational, and they nail it every single time." – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

"It's a huge congratulations to Katie for her outstanding achievement in the Productivity Award. It's a lot of hard work and effort that goes in." – Maurice Corsi, Equity-One

La Trobe Financial Broker of the Year – Commercial – Daniel Green, Green Finance Group

(l-r) Waran Chandiran, La Trobe Financial; Sam White, LMG (accepting for winner Daniel Green, Green Finance Group)

"He's got a massive product knowledge, he works bloody hard, and he's got a great team." – Sam White, accepting on behalf of Daniel Green, Green Finance Group

"Being a Commercial Broker of the Year is the hardest thing to do in this challenging environment and economy." – Waran Chandiran, La Trobe Financial

Brighten Broker of the Year – Regional – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

(l-r) Katie Thomas, Focus Finance (winner); Jason Azzopardi, Brighten

"I got my whole team here with me and they're really the ones that did all the work for this result." – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

"It's been an amazing business at Focus Finance in Newcastle, and all the nominees did a great job during the year." – Jason Azzopardi, Brighten

FBAA Broker of the Year – Residential – Aaron Christie-David, Atelier Wealth Mortgage Brokers

(l-r) Leo Gagic, FBAA; Aaron Christie-David, Atelier Wealth Mortgage Brokers (winner)

"I've been in the game for quite some time, but I genuinely just love what I call the pursuit of potential. I'm just showing up to do the best that I possibly can." – Aaron Christie-David, Atelier Wealth Mortgage Brokers

"What a great achievement – an exceptional achievement in a tough market – and he's done an exceptional job to get there." – Leo Gagic, Finance Brokers Association of Australia

Pepper Money Broker of the Year – Specialist Lending – Mark Davis, The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

(l-r) Mark Davis, The Australian Lending & Investment Centre (winner); Siobhan Williams, Pepper Money

"We've been waiting a couple of years for this. We've been working pretty hard, the team's been doing some amazing stuff, and we've finally been rewarded." – Mark Davis, The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

"Congratulations, it's been a tough year. We've had a lot of things come at us and we've simply just grown market share and continued to smash it out of the ballpark." – Siobhan Williams, Pepper Money

Keystone Capital Mortgage Manager of the Year – Mortgage Ezy

(l-r) Stephen Lawrence, Keystone Capital; Peter James, Mortgage Ezy (winner)

"It feels great that we're able to show those accolades for all the staff who work tirelessly. It's been a huge year for them." – Peter James, Mortgage Ezy

Bankwest New Brokerage of the Year – Amara Mortgage Brokers

(l-r) Grant Roden, Bankwest; Tina Howes and Tom Morrison, Amara Mortgage Brokers (winners)

"We've identified a niche in the market and we've been able to develop a strategy which resonates with a lot of borrowers, especially when interest rates are very high, and we've been supported very strongly as a result." – Tom Morrison, Amara Mortgage Brokers

"We're really proud at Bankwest to sponsor the award for new brokers in the industry. It continues to lift the standard for brokers across the industry." – Grant Roden, Bankwest

Liberty Brokerage of the Year – Diversification – The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

(l-r) Damian Brander, The Australian Lending & Investment Centre (winner); David Smith, Liberty

"We've built a business that is now a global enterprise. We're very fortunate that as our team and as our business has grown, we're now operating in four countries." – Damian Brander, The Australian Lending & Investment Centre

"These are times when diversification across your brokerage business is more important than ever." – David Smith, Liberty

AMP Bank Brokerage of the Year – Regional – Gippsland Finance Solutions

(l-r) Sean O'Malley, AMP Bank; Steph D'arcy, Gippsland Finance Solutions (winner)

"It's a team effort from all five of our brokers, led by Jaime, our founder, and we couldn't be prouder." – Steph D'arcy, Gippsland Finance Solutions

"Regional Brokerage of the Year is such a great award, and huge congratulations for all they're doing in their local community." – Sean O'Malley, AMP Bank

MFAA Brokerage of the Year (1–5 staff) – Berti Financial Group

(l-r) Daniel Berti, Berti Financial Group (winner); Anja Pannek, MFAA

"I've been a finalist a couple of times, so to actually win it this time is unreal. We've innovated and we've provided a really good service to our clients." – Daniel Berti, Berti Financial Group

"It's amazing to see the outstanding contributions and just how much brokers give back and the trust that they create with their clients, which is why almost 82% of mortgages in this country are facilitated by mortgage brokers." – Anja Pannek, Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia

Resimac Brokerage of the Year (6–20 staff) – Mortgage Pros

(l-r) Peter Ha, Mortgage Pros (winner); Mimi Jawad, Resimac

"We are very hard workers and we write big volumes. Good team, good support." – Peter Ha, Mortgage Pros

"Running a business with so many loan writers is not easy, and you're well deserving of this award." – Mimi Jawad, Resimac

Commonwealth Bank Brokerage of the Year (>20 staff) – Azura Financial

(l-r) Baber Zaka, Commonwealth Bank; Tom Hawley, Azura Financial (winner)

"It feels good to get some recognition for everyone's hard work, mainly the team's hard work, and I'm collecting on their behalf." – Tom Hawley, Azura Financial

"Massive congratulations to all the winners tonight. Some amazing brokers and brokerages represented, and the pinnacle of our industry." – Baber Zaka, Commonwealth Bank

Brighten Fintech Lender of the Year – Bridgit

(l-r) Chris Meaker, Brighten; Stephen Doyle, Bridgit (winner)

"We've been in business for five years now, servicing over 22,000 brokers, and it's all been led by tech." – Steven Doyle, Bridgit

Liberty Australian Brokerage of the Year – Gippsland Finance Solutions

(l-r) Kim McMaster, Steph D'arcy, Gippsland Finance Solutions (winner); David Smith, Liberty

"I wish Jamie was here – she would be doing such a better job. But I'm very proud and very honoured to be accepting this on her behalf." – Steph D'arcy, Gippsland Finance Solutions

"What a prestigious award and a fantastic achievement to come out on top against some really strong competition." – David Smith, Liberty

Westpac Australian Broker of the Year – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

(l-r) Sarah Willsallen, Westpac; Katie Thomas, Focus Finance (winner)

"It's all my team, honestly. They do all the work that makes me look really bloody good." – Katie Thomas, Focus Finance

"It's an epic achievement to put yourself out there and be recognised amongst a field of so many outstanding brokers and brokerages." – Sarah Willsallen, Westpac